Review: Lou Reed :: “Words & Music, May 1965”

Early demos and covers

Lou Reed’s early years have been well documented for some time now, from his early days in various doo-wop bands to his interlude as a singer-songwriter and session musician employed by Pickwick Records. In the formative years of 1964/65 he was challenged, at least not comparable to the Brill Building professionals. But for him, as a guitarist practically self-taught, that turned out to be…

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