10 Best Lou Reed Covers
Yesterday, the incalculably influential Lou Reed died at age 71. As the leader of the Velvet Underground and in the early years of his solo career, Reed set the template for punk, indie, glam and noise rock. So while we mourn the loss of a true innovator who changed the direction of rock music forever, we're taking a look at some of the greatest cover versions of his songs. The diversity of genres on this list—New Wave, garage blues, hard rock and industrial—is a testament to the wide-ranging influence of his art.
The Kills – "Pale Blue Eyes" (2012)
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