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1. 1. Lou Reed

   A Life

   

   A compact, insightful biography tracing the life of the influential songwriter and rock icon from his New York upbringing to his role as the driving force behind the Velvet Underground and his often-controversial solo career; it combines narrative of his personal struggles — including addiction, relationships, and reinventions — with close readings of his music and lyrics, placing his work in the wider cultural context and assessing his lasting impact on rock and alternative music.

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