It has just been reported that former Velvet Underground front man and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lou Reed has passed away today at the age of 71. It is not known as of this writing how he died however he had a liver transplant earlier in the year.
The Velvet Underground is considered one of the most influential music acts of all time, combining the New York art scene with Rock and Roll. Lyrically, they were completely different than anything else anyone had heard before. They openly sang about transvestites, prostitutes and drug use. It has been often said that though they did not sell many albums, everyone who did buy one formed a band.
Reed had a successful solo career, having his biggest hit in 1973 with “Walk on the Wild Side”. His discography has received a lot of critical praise and he has been nominated before for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo act. This is a major loss in the world of music, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Lou Reed at this time.
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