Our most uncompromising rock star

[drwex]

Lou Reed died last night. Tributes can be found many many places. Here's the WaPo, from which I took the titular phrase:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/appreciation-lou-reed-lived-in-the-musical-moment/2013/10/27/941c86c8-3f31-11e3-9c8b-e8deeb3c755b_story.html

Whatever you can say about Reed can't compare to listening to his music. I've been listening to it in various forms since 1972's "Walk on the Wild Side" hit my ears. I'm sorry I never got to see him perform live.

Class Actress posted this fantastic cover of "Candy Says", a Velvet Underground classic. It's a great tribute. https://soundcloud.com/classactress/candy-says

Comments

[davidfcooper.livejournal.com]

I saw both shows of his 1973 performance at The Academy of Music in NYC at which he recorded Rock 'n Roll Animal. Apparently there were many unsold seats for the late show, and the ovation he got for the early show was so long and strong that everyone was invited to stay for the late show. It was a memorable concert indeed. LR will be missed.

[persis.livejournal.com]

I think I saw him, many many years ago... Love his music. I too have been listening to it since mid-70's.