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Lou Reed
Following the death of legendary musician Lou Reed, Arena looks back through the archive to find those who lived, loved and worked with him throughout his life.
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The Album
John Cale discusses the origins of the peelable Velvet Underground album cover
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The Song
A look back at the inspiration behind Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side'
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The Girls
Andy Warhols 'superstars' dish the dirt on the wild side of New York in the 60s
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The Wife
Musician, artist and wife of Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson on love and attraction
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The Follower
Brian Eno collaborates with former Velvet Underground members
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The Singer
Nico, former bandmate of Lou Reed sings 'Chelsea Girls'
