2 March 2024

David Bowie once called Lou Reed the King Of New York. He was that and much
more. A wayward, narcissistic genius in sound and vision. From the experimental
days of The Velvet Underground and mentor Andy Warhol, to his long solo career – spanning five decades – with ups and downs, with several masterly albums, and
multiple collaborations (with The Killers, Anthony Hegarty, Metallica, Gorillaz and more).

I saw him live (only) five times. Every show was a special experience. Today he would
have celebrated his 82th birthday. Lewis Allan Reed was born in Brooklyn, New York
on 2 March 1942. He passed away in 2013 due to a liver disease after a transplant.

To celebrate the late legend’s birthday I picked these three remarkable live moments.

– SWEET JANE –

– WAVES OF FEAR – –

– NEW SENSATIONS –

LOU REED: Website – Facebook – Discography