Lou Reed

Lou Reed

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Lou Reed was an American singer-songwriter and a key figure in rock music, best known as the frontman of the band The Velvet Underground. He influenced a generation with his innovative sound and lyrical content.

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Boy George is creating a beaded painting of Lou Reed, whom he considers a hero.

Boy George reflects on salads for breakfast and dancing with goths
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-22
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Lou Reed's quote is referenced to emphasize the seriousness of the current political climate in Europe.

Von der Kissinger | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-09-10
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Lou Reed is mentioned as an influence for his authentic attitude in rock music.

El rock es un sonido que no disfraza lo roto, muestra la herida
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-08-23
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Lou Reed was fascinated by Blai Bonet's literary depiction of New York during a recital where he read Bonet's poem.

La casa del poeta Blai Bonet: Sense moure’s de l’arbre de la seva ombra | Literatura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-08-11
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Robert Wilson also explored the music of Lou Reed in his artistic endeavors.

Zum Tod von Robert Wilson: Abschied von einem Visionär
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-01
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Lou Reed is remembered as a complicated man whose collaboration with Sagmeister was influenced by his partner Laurie Anderson.

Stefan Sagmeister, diseñador: “Este es un gran momento latino en todo el mundo” | EL PAÍS Semanal
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-03-24
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Lou Reed was an American musician.

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Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-03-02
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Lou Reed was a celebrity who was part of the audience that supported the New York Dolls during their early days.

Wild, waspish and whip-smart, there are few rock stars as great as David Johansen | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-01
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Lou Reed is mentioned as a high-profile fan of Kanye West's punkish 2013 record Yeezus.

Kanye West’s final act? Burning his own legacy to the ground
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-14
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Lou Reed was an American musician whose concert in Madrid led to the cancellation of Bob Marley's performance.

Bob Marley, 80 años de su nacimiento: el mito que hizo del fútbol un pasatiempo normal para un hombre extraordinario | Reggae | Jamaica | notfds | DEPORTE-TOTAL
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-02-08
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