Lou Reed began his musical career on the backing of pop artist Andy Warhol, who promoted Reed’s band the Velvet Underground amongst his own work with artists, directors and bohemians. Eventually Reed took control of the Velvets, the Velvets broke up and Warhol and Reed broke up. Reed began a solo career that was far less radical and far more commercially successful than his Velvets work. ‘Hangin’ Round' is Reed’s bitch slap against the Warhol crowd – funnily enough, taking aim at many characters he used to be.
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Lou Reed began his musical career on the backing of pop artist Andy Warhol, who promoted Reed’s band the Velvet Underground amongst his own work with… read more
Lou Reed began his musical career on the backing of pop artist Andy Warhol, who promoted Reed’s band the Velvet Underground amongst his own work with artists, directors and bohemians. Ev… read more
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground became regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career. Hav… read more
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Under…read more
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five… read more