People.com — The Velvet Underground singer brought avant-garde music and pop art to the mainstream more info

Prefix — Rolling Stone reports that one of the most influential musicians in the world, Lou Reed, has died at ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/rip-lou-reed/75507/ more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Legendary rock musician and songwriter Lou Reed has died at 71, Rolling Stone magazine reported on Sunday. Reed is best known for his work as guitarist, singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground, and for his solo career.... ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rock pioneer Lou Reed dead at 71: report more info

Chorus.fm — *Lou Reed* (https://www.facebook.com/LouReed), co-founder of legendary art-rockers The Velvet Underground, has passed away (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lou-reed-velvet-underground-leader-and-rock-pioneer-dead-at-71-20131027), aged 71. more info

Consequence of Sound — Reed had a liver transplant back in May, but cause of death unknown. more info

USA Today Music — The Velvet Underground rock pioneer died Sunday at age 71. more info

USA Today Music — His almost 50-year career spans both the Velvet Underground and a sizable solo catalog. more info

USA Today Music — Fans take to Twitter to mourn the legendary musician more info

USA Today Music — The founding member of the Velvet Underground underwent a liver transplant in May. more info