The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground is an American rock band (not bebop). It was founded in 1964.
The Velvet Underground | |
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 by Billy Name, 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Warlocks, The Falling Spikes |
| Origin | New York City, New York |
| Genres | Art rock, experimental rock, rock and roll, protopunk, |
| Years active | 1964-1973, 1990, 1992-1994, 1996 |
| Labels | Verve, MGM, Atlantic, Polydor, Mercury, Sire |
| Past members | Lou Reed John Cale Sterling Morrison Angus MacLise Maureen Tucker Doug Yule Walter Powers Willie Alexander |
The original line-up was Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Maureen Tucker. They were discovered by the famous artist, Andy Warhol, who produced and designed the cover for their first album The Velvet Underground and Nico, which paired them with another discovery of his, German model/singer, Nico. The album was never really a hit, but it is now considered a classic.
Later, the group broke up with Warhol and Nico after being a part of Andy Warhol's Factory for a while. The group released several more albums, White Light/White Heat (1967), The Velvet Underground (1969) and Loaded (1970), before finally breaking up. Lou Reed later had a successful solo career and is considered one of the founders of the "punk" movement.
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)
- White Light/White Heat (1968)
- The Velvet Underground (1969)
- Loaded (1970)
