Remembering Lou Reed

Oct. 27, 2013

Lou Reed, anchor of New York rock band the Velvet Underground and widely regarded as one of pop’s most influential musicians, has died. These are a very few of his influential hits.

Hall of Fame Induction -1996

The Velvet Underground performs at the 1996 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

'Walk on the Wild Side'

'Walk on the Wild Side' - Original footage from 1973

'Sweet Jane' live

Lou Reed in live sessions at West 54th (October 31, 1998)

'Sunday Morning'

Reed performs live at Fourvière Lyon in 2011.

'Perfect Day'

Elvis Costello and Lou Reed sing one of Reed's notable recordings, "Perfect Day."

'Heroin'

A live version of "Heroin" by Velvet Underground in Paris, 1973.

Videos: Live performances on YouTube