Lou Reed

"It always bothers me to see people writing RIP when a person dies. It just feels so insincere and like a cop out. To me, RIP is the microwave dinner of posthumous honours."

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Source: Remembering Lou Reed: 10 Quotes From A True Rock God by Sam Parker, www.esquire.com. October 28, 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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