The Stories Behind the Songs
Lou Reed has been art-rocker, iconoclast, contrary noice merchant, and junkie, yet he's always been
fascinating. Only David Bowie, arguably, has re-invented himself as many times as Reed, while ensuring that each image was
potent, edgy, and dangerous. It's a tribute to Reed's standing that even punk rockers, with their scorched earth policy towards
all pre-punk music, had a healthy respect and regard for him. Velvet Underground is one of the all-time greats; but in many
people's eyes, Reed has produced his best work solo after the demise of that band. This groundbreaking book will analyze and
celebrate the willful intellect, fierce intelligence, and literary merits of Lou Reed's post-Velvet Underground music. Chris
Roberts has written about music for fifteen years for The Guardian, Melody Maker, Sounds, and Uncut. He was also the editor
of Idol Worship (Harper Collins), a collection of writings by pop stars (Bono, Thurston Moore, etc.) that has been hailed
in some quarters as inch.The best book about rock 'n' roll ever. inch.
Hal Leonard Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side Features:
- 144 pages
- Size: 11" x 8.50"
- Artist: "Lou Reed"
- ISBN: 0634080326
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