Artist

The Velvet Underground

Rock band from New York. Known for Andy Warhol's artwork, often cited as one of the more important and influential groups of their era. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (category: Performer). Original members: Lou Reed (born 2 March 1942 - died 27 October 2013): vocals, guitar, piano John Cale (born 9 March 1942): vocals, electric viola, organ, bass guitar Sterling Morrison (born 29 August 1942 - died 30 August 1995): vocals, guitar and bass guitar Maureen Tucker (born 26 August 1944): drums, percussion. Angus MacLise was the original drummer, but did not officially record with the band. was only a fleeting member, merely contributing vocals to 4 songs of the 1967 debut LP. Conversely, the band did contribute to her solo debut [m35096] 1967.