Lou Reed

Lou Reed was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as a founding member of the Velvet Underground and for a long solo career up to his death in 2013. His music blended rock with art rock and experimental elements, often featuring a talk-sung, deadpan vocal delivery and guitar-driven arrangements. Reed's lyrics frequently examined urban life and outsider characters, and he explored noise, feedback, and unconventional song structures across his recordings.