
Lou Reed & John Cale
Group
Lou Reed and John Cale were significant figures in the music scene, mainly known as founding members of the influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s. Lou Reed (1942-2013) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, renowned for his provocative lyrics and unique voice. After The Velvet Underground, he had a successful solo career, with the highlight being the album "Transformer." John Cale, born in 1942 in Wales, was a violinist and multi-instrumentalist, playing a key role in the experimental sound of The Velvet Underground. After leaving the band, he continued as a producer and was distinguished for his innovation in synthetic music. The two reunited in 1990 to work on the album "Songs for Drella," dedicated to Andy Warhol.