‘Words and Music’: the world’s first insight into Lou Reed An essential release… Ben Forrest Jan 31, 2026
The guitarist who influenced The Velvet Underground more than anyone else An enduring influence… Ben Forrest Jan 27, 2026
The psychiatric hospital that links Donald Trump’s baseball career and Lou Reed An unlikely connection… Ben Forrest Jan 23, 2026
The one singer Bono thinks will be played for eternity The most expression of anyone. Tim Coffman Jan 22, 2026
Lou Reed’s favourite singer of all time: “Voice of an angel” “I love him and I never want to say goodbye.” Kelly Murphy Jan 20, 2026
The one and only musician Lou Reed said could never be replaced No one else on this Earth. Tim Coffman Jan 14, 2026
What was the first classic rock song about drugs to reach number one? A controversial subject. Reuben Cross Jan 13, 2026
The songwriter Iggy Pop said was out of everyone’s league “Tremendous artistry.” Andrew Clayman Jan 12, 2026
The record that made Lou Reed leave The Velvet Underground: “I didn’t belong there” Times had changed. Callum MacHattie Jan 9, 2026
The song Lou Reed said was “on another level” to anything else he had ever heard Praise on the wild side. Tom Taylor Jan 9, 2026
The one musician Bob Dylan is certain “never made a bad record” “Bob Dylan said a very nice thing to me once…” Arun Starkey Jan 6, 2026
The song that both Lou Reed and David Bowie agreed was a masterpiece: “An extraordinary piece of music” “Incredibly impressed.” Tom Taylor Jan 5, 2026