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David Bowie, The Who, The Strokes, Pixies, Duran Duran and stars from across the world of music have spoken out to pay triubute to Lou Reed, who died this weekend, aged 71.
Bowie and Reed have famously been friends and collaborators for decades. The Thin White Duke has seldom given quotes to the public in over a decade, but has now spoken of his fond memories of the Velvet Underground icon and innovator.
His Velvet Underground bandmate has also paid tribute to his 'school-yard buddy'
See the stars of music paying triubute to Reed below
"The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet…I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy’ - john cale" http://t.co/8MZMNhkzvf
— John Cale (@therealjohncale) October 27, 2013
Lou Reed, R.I.P. I did the Jools Holland show with him last year and we yucked it up. I didn't know he was ill.... http://t.co/enOpYpnGlg
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) October 27, 2013
"Just a perfect day You made me forget myself I thought I was someone else" Rest in Peace, Lou
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) October 27, 2013
#LouReed gone from this world today. Don't for god sake say RIP, coz we all know he's a'walking, & we all know which side he's walking on.
— Simon Le Bon (@SimonJCLeBON) October 27, 2013
R.I.P. Lou Reed. Walk on the peaceful side.
— The Who (@TheWho) October 27, 2013
Goodbye Lou Reed. You gave me my strength and helped me in my weakness.
— Carl Barat (@carlbaratmusic) October 27, 2013
RIP Lou Reed. Such sad news. A man who made so much possible leaves an impossible space to fill. What a guy. http://t.co/dBN9k7vWya
— Theo Hutchcraft (@theohurts) October 27, 2013
Lou reed, saint lou coney island baby..into that good night gone but your work is forever, saddest of sundays...
— Patrick Wolf (@_PATRICK_WOLF) October 27, 2013
R.I.P. Lou Reed & thank you & the Velvets. U were my inspiration in the '70's, 4 without you there would have been no punk rock!
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 27, 2013
His agent confirmed that Reed, 71, died of a liver-related ailment, after undergong a liver transplant in May 2013. In June of this year, his wife Laurie Anderson spoke to The Times newspaper about the operation, revealing the severity of his health problems.
"It's as serious as it gets. He was dying. You don't get it for fun," Anderson said at the time. "I don't think he'll ever totally recover from this, but he'll certainly be back to doing [things] in a few months. He's already working and doing t'ai chi. I'm very happy. It's a new life for him."
Reed came to widespread attention and acclaim with his work with The Velvet Underground, who were formed in 1964. Reed quit the band in 1970 and enjoyed a hugely successful solo career in the years that followed. With The Velvet Underground he released four studio albums between 1967 and 1970, but appeared on another eight releases after his departure.
As a solo artist, he released an epic 20 albums, beginning with his self-titled debut in 1972 and most recently, Hudson River Wind Meditations in 2007, although he collaborated with Metallica in 2011 on their joint release, Lulu. He was best known for tracks including 'Walk On The Wild Side' and 'Perfect Day' - which has been covered numerous times.
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