Lou Reed

Lou Reed, (born March 2, 1942), is an influential American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. He first came to prominence as the guitarist and principal singer-songwriter of The Velvet Underground (1965-1973). The band gained little mainstream attention during their career, but in hindsight became one of the most influential of their era. As a guitarist, he was a pioneer in the use of distortion, high volume feedback, and nonstandard tunings.

Reed began a long and eclectic solo career in 1971.
(from en.wikipedia.org)

Discography

Studio Albums

• 1972 Lou Reed
• 1972 Transformer
• 1973 Berlin
• 1974 Sally Can't Dance
• 1975 Metal Machine Music
• 1976 Coney Island Baby
• 1976 Rock and Roll Heart
• 1978 Street Hassle
• 1979 The Bells
• 1980 Growing Up in Public
• 1982 The Blue Mask
• 1983 Legendary Hearts
• 1984 New Sensations
• 1986 Mistrial
• 1989 New York
• 1992 Magic and Loss
• 1996 Set the Twilight Reeling
• 2000 Ecstasy
• 2003 The Raven
• 2007 Hudson River Wind Meditations

Live Albums

• 1974 Rock 'n' Roll Animal
• 1975 Lou Reed Live
• 1978 Live: Take No Prisoners
• 1984 Live in Italy
• 1996 Live in Concert
• 1998 Perfect Night: Live in London
• 2001 American Poet
• 2004 Animal Serenade
• 2004 Le Bataclan '72 (with John Cale and Nico)
• 2008 The Stone: Issue Three
• 2008 Berlin: Live at St. Ann's Warehouse
• 2008 The Creation of the Universe

Also appearing on

• 1991: Until the End of the World: What's Good (5:07)

Member of

• The Velvet Underground (1965-1973)

External Links

• Lou Reed official website