Lou Reed – solo artist, vocalist and guitarist for the Velvet Underground, and rock legend – has died at the age of  71. Peter Noble, Reed’s publicist, confirmed the star’s death but has not released any details as of Sunday evening. “The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet. I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy,’ … Continue reading Rock Legend Lou Reed Dies at 71 →

Forty years ago, Transformer launched Lou Reed from the underground, way up to Mars, with a little help from Starman Bowie. Mick Rock was there to capture Reed’s flight on film, beginning with the iconic album cover and continuing through the wild side of the Seventies. Today, Lou Reed, rock icon, artist and poet, is … Continue reading Lou Reed and Mick Rock Collaborate on Photo Book →

Lou Reed is currently recovering from a liver transplant that he underwent last month in Cleveland. On Saturday, Reed posted an update for fans on his website, which reads, “I am a triumph of modern medicine, physics and chemistry. I am bigger and stronger than ever. My Chen Taiji (tai chi) and health regimen has … Continue reading Lou Reed Recovering from Liver Transplant →