Aquarium Drunkard — A blueprint for the nascent VU. In the early 1960s, just prior to the formation of the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed worked as a staff writer for the rip-off, cash-in label Pickwick Records. Concerning his time spent with the label, Lou himself was q... more info

Starpulse — Lou Reed succumbed to liver disease at his home in Long Island, New York, according to the late rocker's doctor. The former Velvet Underground frontman died on Sunday (27Oct13) after battling poor... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In early 1968 the Velvet Underground released "White Light / White Heat." Listen today and it's an album that enacts beastly, incommunicable acts upon its instruments, be it the schizophrenic riffs that holler as if from beyond the grave on "I Heard ... more info

Starpulse — Legendary Rocker Lou Reed Dies At 71 Lou Reed died on Sunday. The legendary musician, best known for his work as guitarist, singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground, passed away at the age ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — An Appreciation: Lou Reed, who died Sunday at 71, broached a lot of taboo topics with the Velvet Underground and in his solo career. He spurned at boundaries and broke through to something new.Those looking for one version of Lou Reed's life need loo... more info

CNN Showbiz — Led by Lou Reed, the Velvet Underground brought a thrilling dose of downtown noise and crudeness to a rock scene in the late '60s. more info

Chicago Tribune — With the Velvet Underground more info

Starpulse — Velvet Underground co-founder John Cale has added his own tribute to those pouring in for Lou Reed, who died on Sunday (27Oct13), revealing he has lost his "school-yard buddy". The Welshman formed... more info

Starpulse — The Who, the Pixies and actress Evan Rachel Wood have led tributes to rock legend Lou Reed, who died on Sunday (27Oct13), aged 71. The former Velvet Underground frontman passed away five months af... more info

Topix — Lou Reed , the punk poet of rock n' roll who profoundly influenced generations of musicians as leader of the Velvet Underground and remained a vital solo performer for decades after, died Sunday age 71 . more info