Lou Reed Dies aged 71

BlurstMonkey · 27-10-2013 08:24PM

BBC Radio 6 are making a tribute night of it for any fans out there. Just played Run Run Run. Currently playing Satellite of Love.

tphase · 27-10-2013 08:25PM

lot of commentary on the net suggesting this may be a hoax mostly based on the fact that no major news channels were putting it out (that has changed) and that Rolling Stone seemed to be the only source. According to the RTE website "The magazine gave scant details about the death, and Reed's representatives could not immediately be reached to confirm the news."

bodhrandude · 27-10-2013 08:29PM

tphase wrote: »

lot of commentary on the net suggesting this may be a hoax mostly based on the fact that no major news channels were putting it out (that has changed) and that Rolling Stone seemed to be the only source. According to the RTE website "The magazine gave scant details about the death, and Reed's representatives could not immediately be reached to confirm the news."

BBC have confirmed it http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24697765#TWEET936826

C.K Dexter Haven · 27-10-2013 08:33PM

Eastcoastryan wrote: »

Sad News.. Sorry if this is posted elsewhere.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lou-reed-velvet-underground-leader-and-rock-pioneer-dead-at-71-20131027

Thanks for letting me know.

Femme_Fatale wrote: »

Ah fuk it! :eek:

mike65 wrote: »

Feck that!

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Funny that, my reaction also when I saw the thread title. Saw him in Croke Park in 87.

Lou, Lou, Lou, it's the beginning of a great adventure;)

RIP:)

Mint Sauce · 27-10-2013 08:35PM

tphase wrote: »

lot of commentary on the net suggesting this may be a hoax mostly based on the fact that no major news channels were putting it out (that has changed) and that Rolling Stone seemed to be the only source. According to the RTE website "The magazine gave scant details about the death, and Reed's representatives could not immediately be reached to confirm the news."

I've just heard/read suggestions of this as well, with alot of news outlets using the line according to reports/rollingstones.

bodhrandude wrote: »

BBC have confirmed it http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24697765#TWEET936826

One of the only news outlets not using the above line so far.

C.K Dexter Haven · 27-10-2013 08:38PM

Mint Sauce wrote: »

I've just heard/read suggestions of this as well, with alot of news outlets using the line according to reports/rollingstones.

One of the only news outlets not using the above line so far.

Irish times

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/rock-pioneer-lou-reed-dies-at-71-1.1575049

Welsh Megaman · 27-10-2013 08:41PM

Very sad news.

R.I.P.

Thanks for the music.

Mint Sauce · 27-10-2013 08:42PM

C.K Dexter Haven wrote: »

Irish times

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/rock-pioneer-lou-reed-dies-at-71-1.1575049

Thats my point, 'according to reports'.

FanadMan · 27-10-2013 08:43PM

RIP Lou. The world will be a sadder and paler place without you.

Stheno · 27-10-2013 08:54PM

Not such a perfect day after all, I love that song, anytime I hear it it calms me, love the version with multiple artists.

Walk on the wild side is another favourite.

RIP Mr Reed

C.K Dexter Haven · 27-10-2013 09:42PM

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Thats my point, 'according to reports'.

It was/is very clear

Wattle · 27-10-2013 09:48PM

What a shame. He was so influential. I love VU and his solo stuff was great too especially New York.

Inquitus · 27-10-2013 10:07PM

RIP Lou, Velvet Underground a seminal band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_l5byiVnMQ

Lenin Skynard · 27-10-2013 10:17PM

Heartbroken when I heard this. He wrote such unique and beautiful music.

RIP Lou, you'll be sorely missed.

Mint Sauce · 27-10-2013 10:18PM

C.K Dexter Haven wrote: »

It was/is very clear

My point was, that at the time, many news outs and agencies, including your link from the Irish Times, were running with the line, 'according to reports/rollingstone', rather than the line 'confirmed'. This though has since changed now that Lou's own people have confirmed it.

It was not just a post previous to mine, that had brought up the question of a hoax, but also on FB, and other places on the internet, both this evening, and earlier today.

forgotten password · 27-10-2013 10:19PM

my heart

ElvisChrist6 · 27-10-2013 10:19PM

If him, Cale and Mo Tucker had gotten back together again for a proper VU reunion, that's the only time I'd have spent absolutely anything to see them. Not happening now, that's a proper shame!

forgotten password · 27-10-2013 10:20PM

Inquitus wrote: »

RIP Lou, Velvet Underground a seminal band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_l5byiVnMQ

thanks for that havent heard it in years

Johro · 27-10-2013 10:21PM

My favourite Lou Reed song.
I think he might even have approved of the two nutters miming to it. I like it anyway.

Menas · 27-10-2013 10:23PM

I am no lonnger waitin for the man.

RIP Lou.

take everything · 27-10-2013 10:31PM

RIP.
What a loss.

Muise... · 27-10-2013 10:41PM

my nostalgia has moved on to covers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4XVJj4jER4

Kompany · 27-10-2013 11:29PM

Listened to The Kids from Berlin

They're taking her children away...................... and when the kids cry !

Must be the saddest song ever written

Fart · 28-10-2013 12:04AM

Awww crap!

WilyCoyote · 28-10-2013 02:30AM

I remember buying "After The Goldrush" in the early 70s. Just barely 'though:D

Gee Bag · 28-10-2013 02:33AM

WilyCoyote wrote: »

I remember buying "After The Goldrush" in the early 70s. Just barely 'though:D

Is that not by Neil Young?

martinedwards · 28-10-2013 09:02AM

Saw him supporting U2 on the Joshua tree tour in about 87?

he was LOUD and to be honest, a disappointment.

still, if anyone wanted to make jokes about his passing....

today would be a perfect day

gramar · 28-10-2013 09:11AM

Surely one of the coolest people in rock 'n' roll.

My God is rock'n'roll - Lou Reed

Kompany · 28-10-2013 10:59AM

" Music mogul Simon Cowell said he was "so sad" to hear that musician Lou Reed had died, calling the star "a legend".

Poor Lou - How vulgar and ironic (even in death)

Ralf and Florian · 28-10-2013 11:48AM

Saw him play the Marquee in Cork 5 years ago,one of the best concerts I've been to.

Lou Reed Dies aged 71

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