Vaikutusvaltainen amerikkalaismuusikko Lou Reed menehtyi maksansiirron aiheuttamiin komplikaatioihin sunnuntaina 27.10. Lue Soundin uutinen täältä.
Miehen poismeno on saanut kollegoiden ja yhteistyökumppaneiden Twitter-tilit laulamaan ja seuraavassa onkin muutamia legendaariselle artistille osoitettuja muistosanoja:
The Who: ”R.I.P. Lou Reed. Walk on the peaceful side.”
Sub Pop Records: ”Sunday Mourning -we’re going to miss you, Lou.”
Weezer: ”R.I.P Lou Reed – VU was a big influence when Weezer was being formed, and Ric Ocasek told us cool stories of his friendship with him.”
Slash: ”Haven’t really accepted the reality of the loss of Lou Reed. Still trying to process it. Denial I guess.”
Steven Tyler: ”Rip to a great friend a fellow musician. From maxes to the masses you made the world sing. I love you Lou!”
Danko Jones: ”Wow, this is a real bummer – Lou Reed dead at 71. White Light/White Heat, Street Hassle, Metal Machine Music. Lou Reed was a treasure.”
Paul Stanley: ”RIP Lou Reed. A musician, artist and trailblazer who played by his own rules.”
Billy Idol: ”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!”
Motörhead: ”Rest In Peace to Lou Reed. You will be missed!”
Flea: ”I love Lou Reed so much. Always.”
Nikki Sixx: ”RIP Lou Reed.Thank you for your beautiful/dark lyrics/music and stance on life.You inspired me from my teenage years right up till today.”
Lenny Kravitz: ”Lou, rest in peace on the wild side.”