Lou Reed

"I've always believed that there's an amazing number of things you can do through a rock'n'roll song and that you can do serious writing in a rock song if you can somehow do it without losing the beat."

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Source: Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock 'n' Roll by Ben Ratliff, www.nytimes.com. October 27, 2013.

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Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Musician, Songwriter

Lou Reed was an influential American musician and songwriter known for his innovative approach to rock music and his exploration of complex themes in works like 'The Velvet Underground.'

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