Lou Reed

Whether you see Lou Reed as the Godfather of Punk, a Dylan refractor, a cross-dressing provocateur, or an earnest missionary for the cause of literate rock music, you can’t deny his influence. Reed’s career as one of the most influential songwriters in rock spans more than 35 years, from his seminal role in the Velvet Underground through his reinventions as glam jester, hardcore pre-punk, lovestruck Romeo, and, finally, acerbic rock ‘n’ roll survivor. Through it all, Reed has towered over most of his contemporaries, redefining the boundaries and potential of rock composition.

Wampus examines the work of Lou Reed with After Hours: A Tribute to the Music of Lou Reed.

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