Lou Reed has passed away, he was 71 years old. The cause of death has not been reported, but Reed underwent a liver transplant at the Cleveland Mayo Clinic in May. Reed had admitted to being a hardcore drug abuse and hard drinker during his rocker days.
When talking about legendary rock pioneers it is harder to find a bigger name in the world of rock guitar. Reed was best know for his work as a guitarist, singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground. The famed musician brought avant garde rock and pop art to mainstream music.
Following his death many celebrity friends and admirers jumped on Twitter to celebrate Lou Reed’s life:
R.I.P. Lou Reed. Walk on the peaceful side.
— The Who (@TheWho) October 27, 2013
RIP Lou Reed.Thank you for your beautiful/dark lyrics/music and stance on life.You inspired me from my teenage years right up till today. — Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) October 27, 2013
Even Miley Cyrus, who is about the furthest singer from his type of music chimed in:
noooooooooo notttttttttt LOU REED
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 27, 2013
It wasn’t just fellow musicians chiming in as comedian Lena Dunham added:
We love you Lou. We love you Laurie.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) October 27, 2013
Ryan Adam didn’t feel the need to write anything other than “Lou Reed” which is a powerful testament to what his name means in rock roll music:
Lou Reed.
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 27, 2013
Singer Josh Groban is about the furthest singer you will get from rock roll music. However, the self proclaimed music lover of many genres still chimed in:
A sad day in music. RIP Lou. https://t.co/fLCnLeOvRG
— josh groban (@joshgroban) October 27, 2013
Eric Alper chose to go with one of Lou Reed’s most famous quotes:
“The most important part of my religion is to play guitar.” – Rest in peace, Lou Reed. pic.twitter.com/QCoOSy7fca
— Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) October 27, 2013
Carl Barat added one of the more personal tweets:
Goodbye Lou Reed. You gave me my strength and helped me in my weakness.
— Carl Barat (@carlbaratmusic) October 27, 2013
Showing just how much his music transcended genres famed hip hop mogul Russell Simmons added:
RIP Lou Reed. New York lost one of our greatest gifts today…
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) October 27, 2013
Hundreds of celebrities tweeted their appreciation and love for Lou Reed and thousands of fans joined in offering their fondest memories of the rocker and their sincere sorrow for his passing.
Even listening to “Sweet Jane,” “I’m Waiting for the Man” and “Heroin” in modern times reminds us of the type of impact Lou Reed has had on the music we listen to.
Reed’s most recently released recorded work was “Lulu,” a 2011 collaboration with heavy metal act Metallica.
Are you a fan of Lou Reed’s music and the influence he has had on Rock Roll music?
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