Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/musician-lou-reed-dead-at-71 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Velvet Underground leader and legendary musician Lou Reed is dead Nation Oct 27, 2013 1:53 PM EDT Singer Lou Reed performs on stage at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, on June 14, 2012. Credit: Paul Bergen/AFP/GettyImages Rolling Stone reports Velvet Underground leader and celebrated New York musician Lou Reed is dead at 71. The singer-songwriter’s best-known hits included “Perfect Day” and “Walk On The Wild Side.” The magazine has a look back at the rock pioneer’s career in a photo slide show. Lou Reed and Mick Rock speak to BBC Music Showcase about a limited edition book and record set on Sept. 5, 2013. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Singer Lou Reed performs on stage at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, on June 14, 2012. Credit: Paul Bergen/AFP/GettyImages Rolling Stone reports Velvet Underground leader and celebrated New York musician Lou Reed is dead at 71. The singer-songwriter’s best-known hits included “Perfect Day” and “Walk On The Wild Side.” The magazine has a look back at the rock pioneer’s career in a photo slide show. Lou Reed and Mick Rock speak to BBC Music Showcase about a limited edition book and record set on Sept. 5, 2013. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now