We lost a legend over the weekend. Lou Reed passed away on Sunday at the age of 71. From his early years with the Velvet Underground to his later solo career, Reed has inspired countless musicians and left a treasure trove of influential recordings.
Here is a complete Reed performance from New York’s Bottom Line theater, captured in 1983 and including many Reed classics. And as a special bonus, scroll down for a 1974 recording of his seminal “Sweet Jane.”
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