Lewis Allan Reed was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades.
Played his first UK shows at the King's Cross Cinema, 14 July 1972.
This photo shows Reed performing in Portland, Oregon in 2004.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Lou Reed
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