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Lou Reed
2 catalogued objects connected to Lou Reed.
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Biography
Person.
Lou Reed (1942–2013) was an American musician and songwriter who co-founded the Velvet Underground. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, he studied at Syracuse University before developing a recording career in New York. He left the Velvet Underground in 1970 and embarked on a long solo career.
His albums included Transformer (1972) and Berlin (1973). He also published poetry and photography, and reunited with John Cale for Songs for Drella. His papers and recordings are preserved at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Lou Reed papers — New York Public LibraryLife dates, education, Velvet Underground, solo work, writing, photography and archive.
- Guide to the Lou Reed papers — NYPLTransformer and Berlin recordings and dates.
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PER-FA78859F2708701E
Represented across objects dated 1982–1986.
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