- SKU: 9781786751133
- BARCODE: 9781786751133
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Velvet Underground - Hardcover
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Description
by Chris Roberts (Author)
The fascinating, multi-faceted story of perhaps the most mysterious and unique rock band ever to exist.
Over half a century since they exploded inevitably onto New York's underground music and art scenes, the legacy and mythology of The Velvet Underground continues to resonate and grow, as new generations embrace their enigmatic command of the darkest strain of alternative cool.
Lou Reed, John Cale, Nico, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker, with the naïve encouragement of Andy Warhol, created a world of music, words and scenes which blew up the notion of the peace-and-love sixties and tapped into a nocturnal milieu of art, literature, drugs, sex and decadence. Their albums survive as caustic classics, among the most influential records ever made.
Not only did author Chris Roberts interview the late Lou Reed three times, he was also once told, "Move - you are sitting on my coat" by the unmistakable voice of Nico, backstage at a gig. Here he recounts and celebrates the fascinating, multi-faceted story of perhaps the most mysterious and unique rock band ever to exist. A complex, contrary, clashing set of characters who came together to start fires while drawing down darkness, The Velvets' legend will forever run run run.
Author Biography
Chris Roberts has published books on Elton John, Michael Jackson, Lou Reed, Scarlett Johannson, Kate Moss, Tom Jones, Beyonce, Talk Talk and the Gothic arts. He has written about music and pop culture for multiple titles, including Classic Rock, The Guardian, Melody Maker, NME and Sounds, and has interviewed everyone from Lou Reed, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Patti Smith to Tom Hanks and Jane Fonda.
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