Lou Reed

Lou Reed was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Famed for his role as the lead vocalist and writer for the American rock band “The Velvet Underground”, whose first album only sold 30,000 copies, but has since been regarded as one of the most influential albums in American rock history.

The Velvet Underground gained the majority of its fame and success post break up, and became an iconic influence in American rock with a cult following for decades after the band's end. Reed released a hit solo called the “Walk on the Wild Side” in 1973 but failed to maintain this success for following solo releases.

How can anybody learn anything from an artwork when the piece of art only reflects the vanity of the artist and not reality?Lou Reed

I think life is far too short to concentrate on your past. I rather look into the future.Lou Reed

The most important part of my religion is to play guitar.Lou Reed

Lou Reed was a famous American singer-songwriter, who was born on March 2, 1942. As a person born on this date, Lou Reed is listed in our database as the 9th most popular celebrity for the day (March 2) and the 20th most popular for the year (1942).

People born on March 2 fall under the Zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish. Lou Reed is the 204th most popular Pisces.

Aside from information specific to Lou Reed's birthday, Lou Reed is the 1516th most famous American and ranks 32nd in famous people born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

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