Lewis Reed (born March 2nd, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being the main songwriter for the rock band the "Velvet Underground". Lewis died on October 27th, 2013 and his death was because of liver disease. He was 71 years old and in poor health.
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Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on March 2nd Born in 1942 Born in New York Died in 2013 Died at age 71 Died from Liver failure
"To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others."
"I wanted to retain my individuality. I was afraid of being hampered by studio policies. I knew if someone else got control, I would be restrained."
"During my 18 years I came to bat almost 10,000 times. I struck out about 1,700 times and walked maybe 1,800 times. You figure a ballplayer will average about 500 at bats a season. That means I played seven years without ever hitting the ball."
"You can't beat two guitars, bass, and drums." (IMDB)
"He had leukemia and was fighting it with all he had. (V)"
"Despite his passing, the impact of Lewis Reed's life and legacy will continue to live on as a source of inspiration and influence for generations to come. (V)"
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