A tribute to... Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground
6 Music honours Lou Reed, former Velvet Underground frontman, who has died aged 71.
Lou Reed in his own words
Lou Reed on his music, his life, The Velvet Underground and the power of Rock 'n' Roll.
Gideon pays tribute to Lou Reed with Moe Tucker—Gideon Coe
Gideon pays tribute to the late Lou Reed with Velvet Underground drummer Moe Tucker.
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Episode 1—Lou Reed's New York Shuffle
As a tribute to the late Lou Reed, a chance to hear an episode of his eclectic radio show.
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Moe Tucker on Lou Reed
Former The Velvet Underground drummer Moe Tucker talks about the death of Lou Reed.
6 Music tribute to Lou Reed
6 Music's Lauren Laverne and Matt Everitt with reaction to the death of Lou Reed.
Jarvis Cocker on Lou Reed
Delving into The Velvet Underground early years, originally broadcast in October 2012.
#LouReed6Music - Tribute Playlist—Now Playing @6Music
In response to Lou Reed's death, 6 Music listeners help create a tribute playlist.
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The First Time With... John Cale
Matt Everett talks to one of the founding members of the Velvet Underground, John Cale.
Maureen 'Moe' Tucker of The Velvet Underground talks to Liz Kershaw (2003)
Liz plays a clip from her 2003 interview with Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker.
A Perfect Day - 6 Music Style—Shaun Keaveny, Funky Friday
See 6 Music's special version of Lou Reed's seminal track 'Perfect Day'- #velvet6music
