Short Bio
Lou Reed, born Lewis Allan Reed on March 2, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, was the dark poet of rock 'n' roll, wrapping his sharp lyrics in leather jackets and cool indifference.
As the mastermind behind The Velvet Underground, he crafted songs that served as gritty, unflinching snapshots of urban life, infused with a cool that couldn't be bought or imitated. Reed's solo career, highlighted by the anthem "Walk on the Wild Side," continued his exploration of life's shadows, always with a wry smirk and a guitar riff that cut straight to the heart.
