The Velvet Underground
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The Velvet Underground
1964 - 1973
Quick Facts
- Name: The Velvet Underground
- Genre: American rock band
- Origin: New York, 1964
Notable Members
- Lou Reed († died in 2013, aged 71)
- John Cale (84)
- Maureen Tucker (82)
- Nico († died in 1988, aged 49)
The latest news
The Velvet UndergroundAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that The Velvet Underground are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [August 2026 update] News of Lou Reed’s death on October 27, 2013 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the singer’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »- John CaleAMP™, | John Cale’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Tuesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 84-year-old musician has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »
- Maureen TuckerAMP™, | According to a well-placed source, Maureen Tucker is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the musician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »