On the release of a new compilation of Lou Reed’s 1960s compositions at Pickwick Records, Wayne Gooderham surveys the sprawling solo career that was to come later, and picks out ten key tracks that ...

From his work as part of The Velvet Underground to his solo releases, so much of Lou Reed’s art rock and proto-punk works have aged gloriously well. The world of post-punk is a unique one ...

Val Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025. With his passing, some of his old social media posts have resurfaced, which included a hilarious story he told of a strange encounter with Lou Reed.

Mary Lou Reed, a lifelong champion of conservation, human rights, arts, and education, is approaching her 95th birthday this year. This tribute is a celebration of her enduring contributions alongside ...

Lou Reed grew up in Long Island, New York. During his teens, he received electroshock treatment for depression, and would later cite the experience as damaging and transformative. He formed the ...