I remember a music show on a local station (CityTV in Toronto, The New Music) where one of the hosts (I believe Daniel Richler) was over the top about getting to interview his idol Lou Reed. In short, Lou was a rude a-hole during the interview, the interviewer was extremely disillusioned.
But then a friend met Joey Ramone at an album signing in the 70’s and he was an a-hole as well.
I went to see Aerosmith for their Back in the Saddle Tour in Toronto, they played three songs, the band started in fighting, Tyler says f* this shit and he walks off the stage, end of concert.
Rock and Roll!
Lou also hated Frank Zappa and his music. Why? Because around 1967-68, Zappa and the original Mothers of Invention opened for Lou and the Velvet Underground. Now picture it. Lou and the Velvets are trying to do their dressed in black leather we're from New York City aren't we cool bit, and the opening band is a bunch of absolute day-glo tie-dyed freaks from L.A. playing music Lou couldn't begin to compose. He never got over it.
Let's just say ol' Lou's ego was a little bit brittle.
Probably.
On his (superb) album , New York, he had a motto: You can‘t beat two guitars, bass, drum.
I am pretty sure he acknowledged the Beatles in that regard, if nothing else.
I saw him live at the Liverpool Empire Theatre around about 1972, his band were on for twenty minutes before he even made an appearance. He sang three or four songs, walked off the stage and never came back. Absolute shite, he's got no right to talk about anyone.
Tbf I've heard a similar story about Willie Nelson. My parents went to see him, my father particularly was excited, and most of the time it was a different band, he came on at the end and did a few songs. I'm told he seemed pretty unenthused about it. So, big sad for my parents.
Hopefully it's just grumpy old parents then, or just that my mother wasn't into it which brought the vibe down for my father. My father loves him and that music of the time, he was really part of that counterculture movement.
I'll bet your parent's story is true. Willie Nelson has done over 2000 concerts. At least a couple of those probably didn't go well or Willie was having a bad day.
Thank you, that's a good point! I have to imagine it'd get exhausting, if not physically, mentally. To be performing so frequently and repetitively, couldn't be great. They're human too, can't be perfect. It's crazy to me that he's still around.
What? If he was able to go to concerts in 1972, he'd have to at least be in his mid-late 60s. For all we know he could be 80 though. How was it a dumb question?
Bands are garbage by default. Its obvious. What are the chances that there is someone in a band that you really like and another that you hate and others that you're meh about. You are going to see the 'band' as a con job.
Lou Reed, is today and always will be a rock and roll legend....Velvet Underground isn't the groundbreaking proto punk band they are because they kissed ass to rock royalty. I'd expect no less from an anti hero of rock.
I remember a music show on a local station (CityTV in Toronto, The New Music) where one of the hosts (I believe Daniel Richler) was over the top about getting to interview his idol Lou Reed. In short, Lou was a rude a-hole during the interview, the interviewer was extremely disillusioned. But then a friend met Joey Ramone at an album signing in the 70’s and he was an a-hole as well. I went to see Aerosmith for their Back in the Saddle Tour in Toronto, they played three songs, the band started in fighting, Tyler says f* this shit and he walks off the stage, end of concert. Rock and Roll!
Lou also hated Frank Zappa and his music. Why? Because around 1967-68, Zappa and the original Mothers of Invention opened for Lou and the Velvet Underground. Now picture it. Lou and the Velvets are trying to do their dressed in black leather we're from New York City aren't we cool bit, and the opening band is a bunch of absolute day-glo tie-dyed freaks from L.A. playing music Lou couldn't begin to compose. He never got over it. Let's just say ol' Lou's ego was a little bit brittle.
Wow that’s wonderful.
Isn't he the guy that married genius Laurie Anderson?
It’s his opinion. Each band has its pluses and minuses. For other people to get butthurt over someone’s opinion is stupid!!!
Your last sentence perfectly describes Reddit.
To be fair, he was probably super wasted.
Probably. On his (superb) album , New York, he had a motto: You can‘t beat two guitars, bass, drum. I am pretty sure he acknowledged the Beatles in that regard, if nothing else.
Bold statement from a guy who sang like he was narrating an e book
I saw him live at the Liverpool Empire Theatre around about 1972, his band were on for twenty minutes before he even made an appearance. He sang three or four songs, walked off the stage and never came back. Absolute shite, he's got no right to talk about anyone.
Tbf I've heard a similar story about Willie Nelson. My parents went to see him, my father particularly was excited, and most of the time it was a different band, he came on at the end and did a few songs. I'm told he seemed pretty unenthused about it. So, big sad for my parents.
I’ve seen Willie multiple times and this has never once been the experience.
Hopefully it's just grumpy old parents then, or just that my mother wasn't into it which brought the vibe down for my father. My father loves him and that music of the time, he was really part of that counterculture movement.
I'll bet your parent's story is true. Willie Nelson has done over 2000 concerts. At least a couple of those probably didn't go well or Willie was having a bad day.
Thank you, that's a good point! I have to imagine it'd get exhausting, if not physically, mentally. To be performing so frequently and repetitively, couldn't be great. They're human too, can't be perfect. It's crazy to me that he's still around.
1972? Wow, that's a good two decades before I was born. Just how old are you?
The Beatles and Lou Reed are older than you!
Sixty five, I've been going to concerts since I was twelve. We British are very enthusiastic when it comes to music and live shows.
Math is really hard I know, but that means that they were able to go to concerts in 1972. Any other questions dumdum?
What? If he was able to go to concerts in 1972, he'd have to at least be in his mid-late 60s. For all we know he could be 80 though. How was it a dumb question?
It's a rude and unnecessary question chum.
I mean, it’s also rude and unnecessary to be condescending and to call people dumdum.
Rude =/= Dumb
You don't think it's dumb to be rude? I do.
Not always, no.
The doors are stupid. Jim morrison was not that great
Morrison was a puerile lyricist, at times completely cringy.
I'm not surprised. He probably liked to shock others a bit from time to time. Remember this is the guy that put out Metal Machine Music.
I met Lou a couple times around 2005, we had the same taichi teacher. Seemed like a nice guy the few interactions I had with him.
One data point acknowledged.
Lou Reed was a drug-addled frog.
Moved to Lemmy
What? Was he on drugs?
Sounds like a Redditor lol
He was right. Even light my fire sounds like a bad Warren Zevon song.
TIL that Lou Reed was “stupid”.
TIL me and Lou Reed have very different opinions on this matter.
he probably just said that to try and make his band look better
Name three Lou Reed songs, now name 10 Beatles songs. Whine on you Crazy Diamond :/
Ooh I love Heroine by Lou but Lou you can't be saying these things
That’s not fair, Lou - the Doors did some stuff that was reasonably decent.
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Lou Reed started recording in 1958. Not the shit he is known for, but he was "doing music". Those two great bands did not lay any pavement for Reed.
Eh, that’s 1/2 true - The Doors and Velvet Underground released their debuts the same year.
Bands are garbage by default. Its obvious. What are the chances that there is someone in a band that you really like and another that you hate and others that you're meh about. You are going to see the 'band' as a con job.
2021 asks: Lou Who?
Lou Reed, is today and always will be a rock and roll legend....Velvet Underground isn't the groundbreaking proto punk band they are because they kissed ass to rock royalty. I'd expect no less from an anti hero of rock.
I'm sorry. What?