3/10/2023 0 Comments New the velvet underground![]() I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to The Velvet Underground and Nico was released on September 24, 2021, featuring 13+ artists, who all give their personal spin on each song. Also this year, a tribute album to the band’s first ever album was released, featuring many artists who influence pop culture and music today. This year, The Velvet Underground, a documentary based on the band, was released. However, their influence on rock from the ‘70s to today has left a lasting mark on the rock music scene. Their most noteworthy members, Lou Reed and Nico, both embarked on solo careers. After releasing five studio albums, the band fell on hard times and ran out of money. ![]() This avant-garde type of rock was a huge influence on the punk and alternative rock movements of the 60s and 70s, where their impact can be seen in a range of artists, including David Bowie, Joy Division, REM, the Violent Femmes. Originating in 1960s New York City, the Velvet Underground was known for using unusual and experimental sounds paired with rock guitar. ![]() From then on, every time I hear the Velvet Underground, I am reminded of that moment. But to my father, it was a moment he made sure I would never forget. After all, five year olds are not the typical demographic for 60s alternative rock. At five years old, this meant very little to me. He was quick to kindly let us know that we had the wrong apartment. Standing in front of me was Lou Reed, the lead singer of the Velvet Underground. By mistake, I arrived at the second floor as opposed to the third and promptly knocked on the wrong door. Eleven years ago in New York City, my dad and I were on the way to my first ever birthday party, to celebrate a friend of mine who lived in the West Village.
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