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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now