Life after death for Lou Reed’s Record Sales

By Kimi Inglis

Lewis ‘Lou’ Reed 12th March 1942- 27th October 2013

The Velvet Underground formed in 1964 with their career spanning over a decade. The original line up consisted of;

John Cale, Maureen Tucker, Doug Yule and Lou Reed.

The Velvet Underground Released their debut album in 1967. The band collaborated with German singer Nico and

artist Andy Warhol to create the album.

Lou Reed pictured with David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

Lou Reed pictured with Andy Warhol.

As a solo artist, Reed went on to release 22 records over the course of his 39 year career.

Lou Reed pictured in the later years with artist, Andy Warhol.

Lou Reed’s attribution to music extraordinary. Reed will be remembered as a pioneer of musical style and the

voice of a generation looking for freedom.