From gritty New York streets to timeless rock anthems, discover why Lou Reed's raw influence on punk, alternative music, and American culture endures for new generations of U.S. listeners seeking ...

Dirty Blvd.: The Life and Music of Lou Reed details the life of the solo artist, Velvet Underground legend, and icon and how he rose to become one of the most important figures in rock history. Using ...

Before the Velvet Underground, and before he became one of the most important songwriters of his generation, Lou Reed was a songwriter for hire at a company called Pickwick Records. He churned out ...