The American rock musician Lou Reed gained a significant cult following in the late 1960s with the Velvet Underground, before embarking on a solo career which would see him become one of rock’s greatest ever stars.
Listen to some of his most memorable tracks in the videos below:
Walk on the Wild Side
Perfect Day
Satellite of Love
Sweet Jane
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