Lou Reed

Lou Reed

American rock musician (1942–2013)
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Lou Allen Reed, born on Long Island to a family of middle class and suburban. He had an unconventional attitude and sexually ambiguous behavior. He went to the mental hospital during his teen years enduring in mental hospital yet he survived through the years and continued on his music career.

During the 60's era, he himself has been one the most ambitious songwriters among rock and roll artists. During 1968, he formed Velvet Underground with their first album, "VELVET UNDERGROUND AND NICO" which sold a few thousand copies but people who bought it formed a band. His songs were covered by different artists: R.E.M., Mick Ronson, Echo and The BunnyMen, David Bowie, etc.

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Lou Reed was born on Monday, 2 March 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York USA. His full name at birth was Lewis Allen Reed. He was best known as a musician. Reed's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 27 October 2013 in Southampton, New York USA at the age of 71. Lou attended high school at Freeport High School, Freeport, NY. For university, he studied at BA, Syracuse University, NY (1964). His religion is listed as Jewish. He was 5' 5" (165 cm) tall with a slim build. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $15,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

You can find people similar to Lou Reed by visiting our lists Singer-songwriters from New York (state) and American noise musicians.

Full name at birth
Lewis Allen Reed
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Claim to fame
The Velvet Underground and other prolific rock
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Date of birth
2 March 1942
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Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York USA
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Date of death
27 October 2013
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Age
71 (age at death)
Place of death
Southampton, New York USA
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Cause of death
Liver Failure
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Occupation
Musician, Actor, Composer
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5' 5" (165 cm)
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Net worth
$15,000,000 USD
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High school
Freeport High School, Freeport, NY
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BA, Syracuse University, NY (1964)
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  • Resides in New York City.
  • Winner of the 2005 Ivor Novello Special International Award.
  • Is portrayed by Brian Bell in Factory Girl (2006)
  • In 1958, a 14 year-old Lou Reed was part of a doo wop band called The Shades and recorded a single.
  • The Velvet Underground were voted the 19th Greatest Rock `n` Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone.

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