Rock's Dark Poet: Exploring Lou Reed's Fascinating Life

The TRUTH About Lou Reed (1942 - 2013) Lou Reed Life Story
Lou Reed: A True Rock’N’Roll Original
Lou Reed was a rock ’n’ roll bad boy. He abused drugs and alcohol, trashed hotel rooms, cursed at reporters and engaged in bar brawls. Reed was also different. Where most rockers had affairs with supermodels, Reed opted for trysts with transvestites. While typical pop stars sang about how much they missed old girlfriends, Reed sang about bondage and sadomasochism in (“Venus In Furs”).

Google the words “Lou Reed” and you’ll find dozens of incidents describing his brutal, selfish, misanthropic behaviour. There was the time he slapped David Bowie after Bowie suggested Reed cut back on his drug and alcohol use. Or the time he called Bob Dylan a “pretentious kike.” (Reed himself was Jewish.)

Before his anti-authority attitude became a staple of his performances, a young Lou Reed mastered the art of the prima donna rock star at Syracuse University.
As a budding frontman for his band, L.A. and the Eldorados, Reed once refused to play a frigid outdoor gig aboard a boat on the St. Lawrence River. He punctuated his disapproval by smashing his guitar-playing hand through a plate-glass door.

“He just didn’t want to play,” said Richard Mishkin, a 1965 SU alumnus who played bass in the Eldorados. “We had to take him to the ER and I told him, ‘Lou, you play guitar like sh*t anyways.’ And he played the show.”

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The Truth About Lou Reed (1942 - 2013)
Lou Reed: A True Rock’N’Roll Original
Lou Reed was a rock ’n’ roll bad boy. He abused drugs and alcohol, trashed hotel rooms, cursed at reporters and engaged in bar brawls. Reed was also different. Where most rockers had affairs with supermodels, Reed opted for trysts with transvestites. While typical pop stars sang about how much they missed old girlfriends, Reed sang about bondage and sadomasochism in (“Venus In Furs”).

Google the words “Lou Reed” and you’ll find dozens of incidents describing his brutal, selfish, misanthropic behaviour. There was the time he slapped David Bowie after Bowie suggested Reed cut back on his drug and alcohol use. Or the time he called Bob Dylan a “pretentious kike.” (Reed himself was Jewish.)

Before his anti-authority attitude became a staple of his performances, a young Lou Reed mastered the art of the prima donna rock star at Syracuse University.
As a budding frontman for his band, L.A. and the Eldorados, Reed once refused to play a frigid outdoor gig aboard a boat on the St. Lawrence River. He punctuated his disapproval by smashing his guitar-playing hand through a plate-glass door.

“He just didn’t want to play, ” said Richard Mishkin, a 1965 SU alumnus who played bass in the Eldorados. “We had to take him to the ER and I told him, ‘Lou, you play guitar like sh*t anyways.’ And he played the show.”

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[arcook]

The first rock n roll narrator of New York dark streets. One of my favourite artists of all time.
Favourite albums: Transformer, Berlin, Rock n roll animal, Coney island Baby, Street Hassle, Blue Mask and New York.

[ozgecomertbay]

His songs about addiction are some of the most honest and powerful ever written.

[troutmask]

My cousin was the girlfriend of Laurie Anderson’s record producer Roma Baran. She met Lou and Laurie socially. I asked both of them if Lou was nice to them and he was and was also generous. This was in the 2000’s. I think he mellowed as he got older but he could be a holy terror to some and was definitely a handful if you displeased him.

[Atamsenkalkbenyatam]

He was a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug abuse, but he was also a reminder that even the most troubled people can create great art.

[lawrencejhutchinson]

Saw him live in London in 1977 - I couldn't believe it when he told the audience to eff off when they applauded his tuning up between songs!

[RenGoku-Chan]

His music was dark and disturbing, but it was also honest and unflinching. He was not afraid to explore the darker side of human nature.

[joedoe]

19 secs: "While typical pop stars sang about how much they missed old girlfriends..." Pale Blue Eyes is about an old girlfriend.

[BatuhanVc]

He was a complex and troubled figure, but there's no doubt that he was a brilliant artist who left a lasting legacy.

[markzucker]

His song-writing alone 65-74 rivals anyone in rock history. I've recorded 20 Lou songs from Sister Ray to Goodnight Ladies. His whipping rhythm guitar is hugely under-mentioned; his lyrics as literate as Dylan and Cohen; his melodies delicate; his romanticism sweet as pie; his Velvets band the best ever; his songs sublime, riffs killing; his life fully lived...

[billmay]

Lou Reed music had many Layers .
Influenced so many.
His Albums hold up today .
Lou called his own shots .
Seen Lou many Times.
First show was in 76 Rock n Roll Heart Tour.
Blue Mask Band with Quine on Guitar with Fernando Sauders.
New York Tour as Magic and Loss
Tour.
Wish I seen Rockn Roll Animal Tour
Or Street Hassel.
Great Artist no Doubt.
Lou Reed was a ONE OFF.
Like Miles Cash Lennon.
Lou was very Real.
Dark but with Beauty.
His last Master piece.
Song Junior Dad.
Incredible Song.

[sssandt]

Lou's LP "Street Hassle" is in my top 5 favorite albums of my life 💪

[howeird]

I was one of those 10, 000 whom bought that album in High School when it came out. It blew me away and stood neck to neck with Captain Beefheart's Safe As Milk album.

[EzımEzım-te]

His music continues to inspire and challenge listeners today, and he will be remembered as a true original.

[JaimeMartinezJr-kv]

Lou Reed has his demons but damn he could write songs with honesty. You can take that away from him..RIP Lou..

[frodo]

“Street Hassle” is one of the best songs of all time…it has great lyrics, a cool guitar riff, orchestral elements and even a Bruce Springsteen monologue.

[gottfriedsatek]

i´m waiting for my man, a stirring song, . Now a new wonderful version with Keith Richard and friends.

[noumea]

Lou reed une voix et musique unique ! Personne tres ambiguë et véridique à la fois bcp de regrets et chagrin à son décès ❤

[jollyman]

While surfing a long point break wave in Raglan NZ often trying to sing the entire length of Sweet Jane out loud or in my head.

[sage-qzmd]

I love him because he tells you the truth, about himself, about life, and he doesn't try to make it pretty he just tells you how it is