The 10 coolest bassline samples ever By Nick Wells published 3 February 23 How Sugarhill Gang, Eminem and even Vanilla Ice introduced new generations to the basslines of Ron Carter, Nathan East, Lee Sklar, John Deacon and more
Herbie Flowers: “People have often said that I should've got a writer’s credit for Walk On The Wild Side” By Nick Wells published 19 December 22 Despite the song hinging on the bass hook, Herbie Flowers received just £17 for his now legendary work with Lou Reed. But he's not bitter...
Fernando Saunders on Lou Reed, playing the White House and hitting Harlem jazz clubs with the Czech political elite By Bass Player Staff last updated 16 July 21 Ahead of the release of his upcoming album We Are People, the prolific bass session legend and solo artist shares a slew of stories from his remarkable career
Joseph Arthur Preps Lou Reed Tribute Album, Releases "Walk on the Wild Side" Video By Acoustic Nation published 26 March 14
Lou Reed Talks About the Velvet Underground, Songwriting and Gear in 1998 Guitar World Interview By Alan di Perna published 6 November 13
Video: Pearl Jam Perform Lou Reed Tribute, Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting for the Man" By Guitar World Staff published 30 October 13 As we reported yesterday, several artists have written and performed tributes to Lou Reed, who died Sunday at age 71.
Lou Reed, Rock Pioneer and Velvet Underground Co-Founder, Dead at 71 By Damian Fanelli published 27 October 13
Alice Cooper Guitarist Dick Wagner to Publish Memoir, 'Not Only Women Bleed' By Damian Fanelli published 14 August 12 Guitarist and songwriter Dick Wagner, a long-time Alice Cooper collaborator, will publish his memoir, Not Only Women Bleed: Vignettes from the Heart of a Rock Musician, in September.
Metallica's Lars Ulrich Talks 'Lulu' Backlash: "It Was More Spiteful Than Anyone Was Prepared For" By Josh Hart published 3 May 12 Whether you thought Metallica's collaborative album with Lou Reed was a bold, artistic move or the last dying gasp of a once-great metal band, chances are you had something to say about it.
Metallica's Lars Ulrich Says 'Lulu' Criticism Was Difficult for Lou Reed By Josh Hart published 24 February 12 It's safe to say that, regardless of any artistic merits, Metallica and Lou Reed's collaborative album, Lulu, was one of the more coldly received albums in 2011.
Slayer's Tom Araya on 'Lulu': "It's Metallica Trying to be Too Cool" By Josh Hart published 16 February 12 In a new interview with The Quietus, Slayer's Tom Araya was asked about Lulu, Metallica's recent collaborative album with Lou Reed.
Metallica and Lou Reed Debut Darren Aronofsky-Directed Music Video for "The View" By Josh Hart published 5 December 11 As promised, Metallica and Lou Reed now have a music video directed by Oscar-winner Darren Aronofsky. You can watch the video for "The View" below, courtesy of IFC.
Metallica and Lou Reed Perform on Italian Television By Josh Hart published 14 November 11 Continuing their rounds on the European TV circuit, Metallica and Lou Reed recently made a stop on Italian television show Che Tempo Che Fa.
Metallica & Lou Reed Land in U.S. Top 40 with 'Lulu' By Josh Hart published 9 November 11 Metallica & Lou Reed's collaborative album, Lulu, moved over 13,000 copies in its first week on sale in the U.S., enough to land it at No. 36 on the Billboard charts.
Video: Metallica and Lou Reed Perform on 'Later... With Jools Holland' By Josh Hart published 9 November 11 While most are doubting a full tour, Metallica and Lou Reed recently hit Later ... With Jools Holland to perform "Iced Honey" off their new album, Lulu.
Darren Aronofsky to Direct Metallica & Lou Reed Video for "Iced Honey" By Josh Hart published 3 November 11 Taking the attitude of "go big or go home" to heart, Loutallica have enlisted Darren Aronofsky to direct a music video for "Iced Honey" off their new album, Lulu.
