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In reply to the discussion: Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 71 [View all]gvstn
(2,805 posts)11. He was a true great singer/songwriter.
I'm very sad to hear this news. He has left much great music to be remembered by.
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I am very sad…he, among a few others, kept the spirit of Rock and Roll alive when it would..
Tikki
Oct 2013
#22
Despite all the implications ... you can dance to the rock and roll station ... man it was alright!
brett_jv
Oct 2013
#102
One of my favorite singers was a Lou Reed fan and influenced by him...Chara
yuiyoshida
Oct 2013
#101
It's Only Life -- a great song by a Velvet Underground-influenced band, the Feelies:
Arugula Latte
Oct 2013
#108