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.
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)
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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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Height | 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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University | BA, Syracuse University, NY (1964)
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