The Velvet Underground Archives: 02/2024

The Velvet Underground frontman was a huge fan of soul music.

“Awful.”

Lou Reed and Frank Zappa didn’t always see eye to eye.

The sound of New York City.

Ringing the chords for the last time.

A big revelation.

The rival to the country music icon.

Going down the eccentric road.

The Rolling Stones and The Velvet Underground were kindred spirits.

We retrace the steps of Lou Reed, John Cale and their remarkable formative band.