Influenced my life more profoundly than any other artist. Discovered VU at 13 and at 41, it still effects my guitar playing to this day more than any other musician or band. Lou, JJ Cale, George jones ....bad year
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He was a huge influence and changed the music world (and mine as a musician) for the better.
Saw him a few years ago at a small 1300 seat auditorium. I gained a new respect for him when he refused to play "Walk on the Wild Side" after a few audience members called out for it. His catalog is so extensive, diverse and groundbreaking; it's a shame that most people only know him for his one (or two) radio hits.
Gonna put on my old vinyl copy of "The Velvet Underground and Nico" in his honor.
RIP, Lou.
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