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Morrissey has announced that he will release a live cover of Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love" on December 5 as a tribute to the late alt-rock icon. It also marks the release of his audiobook version of Autobiography. -
RETRO: Renée Fleming Duets with Lou Reed on "Perfect Day" for 20th Anniversary of Czech Velvet Revolution
The late Lewis Allan Reed and the Velvet Underground influenced not only a generation of rock musicians, but also the late Czechoslovakia-cum-Czech Republic president Václav Havel. And that was why Reed got the invite to perform with... -
Lou Reed's gives final interview, talks about his relationship with sound [WATCH]
Lou Reed gave his last interview on September 21 just a month before his death on Oct. 27 at the age of 71. On a photo shoot for Parrot, read sat down with director Farida Khelfa and talked about his relationship with sound. -
Read Lou Reed's obituary, written by his wife Laurie Anderson
Lou Reeds wife, Laurie Anderson, published a short obituary in The East Hampton Star. According to her message, Anderson and Reed used to frequent the town of East Hampton, New York. Read her words below: -
Sales of Lou Reed's catalogue surges after his death
We reported yesterday that following Lou Reed's death Sunday of liver disease, three of his tracks re-entered the U.K. charts. Today, the Neilsen SoundScan reported that his songs have seen a spike in the U.S. as well. -
Bad journalist confuses the death of Lou Reed for 'Mambo No. 5' hit maker Lou Bega
We all knew the passing of iconic alt-rocker Lou Reed would cause an emotional stir in the music community. What we didn’t expect is that the death of ‘Mambo No. 5’ singer Lou Bega would cause an outpouring of condolences as well. Fortunately, our ‘90s brethren can rest easy because Bega is, in fact, still alive. -
Lou Reed tracks reenter U.K. charts following Sunday death
The death of alternative rock legend Lou Reed has been the major story in music so far this week, thanks to his solo work and time with the Velvet Underground (and the tremendous influence both provided). As with other legendary musicians, it seems that interest generated by media attention will push Reed's repertoire back into the Billboard charts. -
Lou Reed Tributes: Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, Twin Shadow, Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket and more cover the late legend's classics
The influence that Lou Reed had on alternative music is undeniable. After his untimely death on Sunday, many fans and artists took to social media to express their sadness and respect for the 71-year-old legend. In the days since his passing, bands including the Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, Twin Shadow, Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket, The Black Crowes, Phish, Gov't Mule and more have performed covers of Lou Reed's work. -
David Bowie, The Who, Morrissey pay tribute to Lou Reed
Music Times scrambled and came up with a short summary on Lou Reed's influence on music following his death Sunday. Perhaps his worth to rock, especially anything considered alternative is best described through the words of musicians that carried on in the genre he helped to pioneer. -
Lou Reed, Velvet Underground leader and alt-rock icon, dead at 71
Lou Reed, one of the most influential figures in the development of alternative rock the world over, has died at the age of 71 in Long Island. No official cause of death was given, but the rocker had undergone a liver transplant earlier in 2013.
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