Moe Tucker on the “beautiful melodies” of The Velvet Underground
“A big factor when I decide if I want to cover something is if I can actually sing it and not murder it.”
John Cale
The affair that caused a rift between John Cale and Kevin Ayers
The night caused a rift between Ayers and Cale.
The Velvet Underground song inspired by Lou Reed and John Cale’s love rivalry
The co-founders found themself in a rather dicey situation.
Fluxus, The Theatre of Eternal Music and the birth of The Velvet Underground
The band’s origins are heavily rooted in New York’s avant-garde art scene.
