From stuff songwriter for PICKWICK..to cult edel punk
To promote his song 'The Ostrich'  he recorded him with his band The PRIMITIVES, and landed
a small local hit in  1965.
Together with the classical trained Wales born John Cale he formed The VELVET UNDERGROUND
in 1966, helped by pop artist ANDY WARHOL  they grew up to one of  the most influental bands till today.
They didn't sell to many records, because they were known more localy in New York, but it' s told everybody
who bought one started an own group????!!
In 1970 he split from The VELVETs to start an sometimes very experimental Rock Songwriter solo career with
dark depressive punk-rock songs and  social influenced lyrics.  First 3 albums he  recorded in the UK. 

Style:  Punk & Rock

see: 
Primitives ; Velvet Underground ; John Cale ; Nico ;
David Bowie ; Mick Ronson ; Alice Cooper ; Mitch Ryder ;


Musicians:
Lou Reed - vocals, guitar; Mike Rathke - lead guitar; Fred Maher - drums;
Rob Wasserman - bass; Maureen Tucker - perc., drums;

Tracks:
Romeo had Juliette
Halloween Parade
Dirty BLVD.
Endless Cycle
There is no Time
Last great American Whale
Beginning of a great Adventure
Busload of Faith
Sick of you
Hold on
Good Evening Mr. Waldheim
XMas in February
Strawman
Dime Store Mystery