Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter and poet. He was the guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and later pursued a solo career that spanned five decades. Although the Velvet Underground were not commercially successful during their active years, the band came to be regarded as one of the most influential in the history of underground and alternative rock. Reed’s distinctive deadpan vocal delivery, poetic and often transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar work became defining elements of his long career. Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Angus MacLise formed the Velvet Underground in 1965. After establishing themselves within the avant‑garde music scene, the band attracted the attention of Andy Warhol, who became their manager. The Velvet Underground became closely associated with Warhol’s studio, the Factory, and served as his “house band” for various multimedia projects. Their debut album, released in 1967 with drummer Moe Tucker and featuring German singer Nico, appeared shortly before the band parted ways with Warhol. Following several lineup changes and three additional albums that received limited attention at the time, Reed left the group in 1970. After departing the Velvet Underground, Reed launched a successful solo career, releasing twenty studio albums. His second album, Transformer (1972), produced by David Bowie and arranged by Mick Ronson, brought him mainstream recognition.
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Perfect day
Heroin
Berlin
I’m So Free
Walk on the Wild Side
Satellite of Love
Sweet Jane
Vicious
Dirty Blvd
This Magic Moment
Sad Song
Coney Island Baby
The Gun
Street Hassle
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