Velvet Underground Re-Unite For Debate

Former members of The Velvet Underground are set to share a stage in New York to discuss the band's legacy.

The Velvet Underground have a curious place in rock 'n' roll history. As Brian Eno once so wisely put it, only ten thousand people bought their first album but everyone who did so went out and formed a group.

With their studio albums failing to breach the charts The Velvet Underground have enjoyed a curious second life, being passed from generation to generation as a source of musicial inspiration.

Through their noisy art rock beginnings, to their shadowy third album to the commercial sound of 'Loaded' the group's output seemed determined to find grace and beauty in the darkest of situations.

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Centred on the often strained creative pairing of Lou Reed and John Cale, both men have enjoyed successful solo careers. However the spectre of The Velvet Underground looms large, with both artists performing songs by the group in the sets to this day.

The group last re-united in 1993 for a short tour, before splitting once again. Since then, The Velvet Underground have lost their guitarist Sterling Morrisson to cancer, while singer Nico died in an accident over 20 years ago.

Some of the remaining members are due to share a stage later this year in a special debate. Taking place on December 8th at the New York Public Library, The Velvet Underground will make the rare appearance as part of the 'Live From NYPL' series.

Confirmed for the talk are Lou Reed, drummer Mo Tucker and bass player Doug Yule. For more information visit the NYPL site.