One need look no further than the varied and interesting line-ups of Lou Reed tribute concerts to see how broad an impact the man had on music. The latest, a charity event called "Last Great American Whale: A Concert in Memory of Lou Reed" will feature members of TV on the Radio, the Patti Smith Band and the Vaccines. Read More »
Singer-songwriter Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground passed away due to complications from liver disease at the age of 71 last month. Now, the family and friends of Reed are holding a public memorial service for the icon. Read More »
The Velvet Underground's 1967 album The Velvet Underground & Nico famously features a banana cover that was designed by Andy Warhol. Over the last several years, there has been a legal dispute over who owns the rights to that image. The parties finally settled today, according to the BBC, though no settlement amount was disclosed. Read More »