Lou Reed got his start in the ‘60s fronting the Velvet Underground, the influential noise-rock band that was a commercial bomb but has since become one of rock’s most important groups.

Lou Reed is the face of the Velvet Underground ... and has subsequently been dubbed one of the most influential musical acts of the 60s, but they could not score a hit to save their lives.

He pioneered new names like Steve Harley, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and Steely Dan. Johnnie Walker made his name in the 60s with the pirate ship Radio Caroline. His night-time show was ...