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The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited by many critics as one of the most important and influential groups of the 1960s.
Andy Warhol managed the Velvet Underground and it was the house band at his studio, the Factory, and his
The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited by many critics as one of the most important and influential groups of the 1960s.
Andy Warhol managed the Velvet Underground and it was the house band at his studio, the Factory, and his Exploding Plastic Inevitable events. The provocative lyrics of some of the band's songs gave a nihilistic outlook to some of their music.
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If the School Of Rock Was Real... (163 person items)"The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, its best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists.
Active: 1964–1973, 1990, 1992–1994, 1996
John Cale: 1942--
Sterling Morrison:1942-1995
Lou Reed: 1942--( Also On here as a solo artist)
Maureen Tucker: 1944--
Honourable mention: Nico: 1938-1988 (German)"
13th Moody Grape's Top 50 artists (50 person items)"
When~ 1964–1973, 1990, 1992–1994, 1996
Studio Albums~ 5
Best Album ~ Velvet Underground & Nico - 1967
Origin~ New York, USA
Best Song ~~ Venus In furs "
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Greatest Love Poems On Songs (24 person items)"I'll Be Your Mirror
I'll be your mirror
Reflect what you are, in case you don't know
I'll be the wind, the rain and the sunset
The light on your door to show that you're home
When you think the night has seen your mind
That inside you're twisted and unkind
Let me stand to show that you are blind
Please put down your hands
'Cause I see you
I find it hard to believe you don't know
The beauty that you are
But if you don't let me be your eyes
A hand in your darkness, so you won't be a"
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Don't Forget the Lyrics (44 person items)"Standing on a corner
Suitcase in my hand
Jack's in his corset, Jane is in her vest
And me, I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll band - Sweet Jane
Candy says I've come to hate my body
And all that it requires in this world
Candy says I'd like to know completely
What others so discreetly talk about - Candy Says
Just look into her false colored eyes
She builds you up to just put you down - Femme Fatale
I'll be the wind, the rain and the sunset
The light on your door to show that you're home - I'll Be Your Mir"
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100 Favorite Punk Bands (100 person items)"
Who Loves the Sun
Sweet Jane
Rock and Roll
White Light White Heat
I'll Be Your Mirror
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Literary Band Names (90 person items)"Michael Leigh's 1963 book The Velvet Underground is an expose on "deviant" sex practices."
Listal's A to Z library of favourite bands (241 person items)"Nominated by the count
Not many people would agree with me, but this band is pure gold.
I always liked them. I like to walk down the street with VU on my ears. It makes me feel like I own the goddamn place. :D
Favourite Album: The Velvet Underground & Nico
Favourite Song: Pale Blue Eyes"
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