RIP Lou Reed

Bathgate66
Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
edited November 2013 in Other Music
R.I.P. Lou Reed.

:(

Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 71

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... 1-20131027
Lou Reed, a massively influential songwriter and guitarist who helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music, died today. The cause of his death has not yet been released, but Reed underwent a liver transplant in May.
For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,496
    Just heard about this.....
    RIP, Lou
    :(
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  • Bathgate66
    Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 71

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... 1-20131027
    Lou Reed, a massively influential songwriter and guitarist who helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music, died today. The cause of his death has not yet been released, but Reed underwent a liver transplant in May.
    For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
    That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
    platessmall.jpg
    ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES
    http://www.UNOS.org
    Donate Organs and Save a Life
  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    fuck, that's sad to hear, what a band, what an artist

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  • Bathgate66
    Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    while COD hasnt been released I sure hope it wasnt transplant related.
    For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
    That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
    platessmall.jpg
    ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES
    http://www.UNOS.org
    Donate Organs and Save a Life
  • SatansFuton
    SatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    He was pretty up there in years, and had some health issues recently, but it's still shocking news to me.
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  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    Sweet Jane was the song that got me into them

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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Sad, sad day for music. A legend and icon lost. :(
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  • jasonbouchard88
    jasonbouchard88 Posts: 369
    Sad news indeed. I'm actually currently listening to Lulu, the collaboration album he did with Metallica in 2011. Not surprisingly, it was badly received by fans and critics. I'm listening to it for the first time and strangely enough, I actually like it. May he rest in peace.
  • curlygirly9
    curlygirly9 Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,872
    I can't even believe this. I'm so sad. Goodbye Lou.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 44,215
    Oh fuck, this is very heavy. I don't know what to say right now. :(
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  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,439
    brianlux wrote:
    Oh fuck, this is very heavy. I don't know what to say right now. :(

    Yeah, this one is weighing on me, too. When they're no words, perhaps we should listen. Time to spin some music.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 44,215
    Hobbes wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    Oh fuck, this is very heavy. I don't know what to say right now. :(

    Yeah, this one is weighing on me, too. When they're no words, perhaps we should listen. Time to spin some music.

    Great idea Hobbes. I think I'll put on "The Blue Mask", one of my favorites.
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  • CJMST3K
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    Rest well, sir.
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  • Pap
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  • veddertown
    veddertown Scotland Posts: 5,260
    Wow, what a kick in the guts! Was just discussing him with a work colleague a few days ago. We were talking about artists with two separate musical careers which had both been a huge success. Lou was the first one which came to mind. What an absolute legend of a man. Absolutely shocked and gutted. I wonder if Ed will pay tribute with a cover tonight?
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  • curlygirly9
    curlygirly9 Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,872
    Pap wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpV_6CN6CVc

    Thank You. I've been avoiding listening to this because I've already listened to Coney Island Baby and cried. I've been watching these and smiling however:)
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  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    Sad, sad loss for the world of music. His influence transcended genres and he inspired so many to start bands. RIP, Lou. You will be missed.

    I'm going to give Rock and Roll a good listen, and then maybe some White Light, White Heat.
  • SatansFuton
    SatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    Also just read that John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer and Fleetwood Mac has cancelled their Australian and New Zealand shows so he can undergo treatment. Not a day of good news in the classic rock world.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,492
    So so sad. :(

    One of my favorite songs ever:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y

    Thanks Lou.
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  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    So sad. Such an influence to so many great artists. I will definitely be spinning some Transformer tonight
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