'Underground' artist Lou Reed inspired tomorrow's rockers

Name: 'Underground' artist Lou Reed inspired tomorrow's rockers
Uploaded: 2013-10-29T01:21:39Z
Duration: P276S
Description: As founder of The Velvet Underground, musician and songwriter Lou Reed sang of sexual adventurism and illicit drug use, launched a new genre of rock 'n' roll and left a lasting influence for bands to come. Jeffrey Brown talks to Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone magazine about Reed's legacy and literary influences.

Clip: 10/28/2013 | 4m 36s

As founder of The Velvet Underground, musician and songwriter Lou Reed sang of sexual adventurism and illicit drug use, launched a new genre of rock 'n' roll and left a lasting influence for bands to come. Jeffrey Brown talks to Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone magazine about Reed's legacy and literary influences.

Aired: 10/28/13

Rating: NR

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'Underground' artist Lou Reed inspired tomorrow's rockers

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