When I was in college, I had a jazz radio show. I called it 'Excursion on a Wobbly Rail,' after a Cecil Taylor song. I used to run around the Village following Ornette Coleman wherever he played. Lou Reed callcecilcoleman Change image and share on social
I think that everything happens for a reason, everything happens when it's going to happen. Lou Reed happenreason Change image and share on social
In the late '70s I started to search for the perfect sound - whatever that might be, before that I was mainly interested in drugs, insanity and the rock'n'roll lifestyle. Lou Reed 70sdruginsanity Change image and share on social
I don't think I'm in any position to call myself a martial artist. I'm a student of the martial arts. Lou Reed artartistcall Change image and share on social
But I'm also talented and I know when I created something great and Perfect Night is something great, no doubt, no but. Lou Reed createdoubtgreat Change image and share on social
When I record an album I'm trying to get as close as possible to that perfect moment. Lou Reed albumclosemoment Change image and share on social
Some even claim that I'm a terror, a dictator and they're right. Lou Reed claimdictatorterror Change image and share on social
I don't know what goes on in the crowd. I've had them show up and throw beer cans at me. I caused riots in most of the major cities. Lou Reed beercancause Change image and share on social
It's depressing when you're still around and your albums are out of print. Lou Reed albumdepressprint Change image and share on social