Lou Reed Cancels Coachella Shows
Those heading out to Coachella next month to catch the bright, sunny sounds of Lou Reed will be as disappointed as the protagonist of one of Reed's songs, as the singer was forced to cancel both upcoming festival appearances.
A spokesperson for promoter Goldenvoice confirmed the news Monday night, though no official reason has been given for the cancellation. Even before official confirmation, organizers had already removed Reed's name from the official poster. The iconic singer has also canceled an upcoming April 17 show at Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre due to the vague-sounding "unavoidable complications".
Reed was set to perform on Friday, April 12 + 19 alongside Blur, the Stone Roses and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. No word yet on who, if anyone, will replace the singer.
8m
41m
1m
2m
46s
20m
1m
2m
1m
1m
2m
4m
55s
2m
1m
9m
8m
10m
16m
3m
10m
20m
5m
56s
4m
34s
1m
5m
56s
1m
45s
1m
7m
1m
1m
57s
1m
1m
1m
1m
2m
2m
1m
2m
2m
2m
42m
3m
2m
22m
12m
45m
44m
44m
52s
1h 17m
11m
17m
14m
2m
23m