What is Lou Reed's middle name?
Allen
What is Lou Reed's full name?
Lewis Allen Reed
Lou Reed date of birth:
March 2, 1942
How old was Lou Reed when died?
71
Where was Lou Reed born?
Brooklyn, New York.
When did Lou Reed die?
October 27, 2013
Where did Lou Reed die?
Southampton, NY
Why did Lou Reed die?
Liver Failure
How tall is Lou Reed?
5' 5" (165 cm)
Lou Reed body shape:
Slim
What color are Lou Reed's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Lou Reed's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Lou Reed gay or straight?
Bisexual
What religion is Lou Reed?
Jewish
What is Lou Reed's ethnicity?
White
What is Lou Reed nationality?
American
Where did Lou Reed go to school?
Freeport High School, Freeport, NY
Where did Lou Reed go to university?
BA, Syracuse University, NY (1964)
What is Lou Reed's occupation?
Musician, Actor, Composer
Lou Reed claim to fame:
The Velvet Underground and other prolific rock
What genre is Lou Reed's work?
Rock, experimental rock, art rock, protopunk, glam rock, avant-garde, garage rock, experimental, proto-punk
What instruments does Lou Reed play?
Vocals, guitar, piano
Lou Reed commercials and brand endorsements:
(1980s) TV commercial: Honda Scooters, (2013) Print ad for Parrot Zik headphones
Who is Lou Reed's father?
Sidney Joseph Reed
Who is Lou Reed's mother?
Toby Futterman
Short Biography
Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Velvet Underground, and his solo career spanned several decades.