Lou Reed

Born: 1942-03-02

Lewis Allan Reed was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades.


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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

as Maltazard (voice)
Released: 2009-11-26

Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard.

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Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds

as Maltazard (voice)
Released: 2010-08-22

With Maltazard now seven feet tall and Arthur still two inches small, our hero must find a way...

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Rock & Rule

as Mok (singing voice)
Released: 1983-04-15

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a...

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The Velvet Underground

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-10-15

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story....

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Prozac Nation

as Lou Reed
Released: 2001-09-08

When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her...

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Moonage Daydream

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-09-15

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and...

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Jimi Hendrix

as Self
Released: 1973-06-14

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of...

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Permanent Record

as Himself
Released: 1988-04-22

David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very...

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Faraway, So Close!

as Lou Reed
Released: 1993-09-01

Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The...

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Blue in the Face

as Man with Strange Glasses
Released: 1995-09-15

Auggie runs a small tobacco shop in Brooklyn, New York. The whole neighborhood comes to visit...

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David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2012-06-22

BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations...

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Palermo Shooting

as Self
Released: 2008-11-20

After the wild lifestyle of a famous young German photographer almost gets him killed, he goes...

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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

as Self
Released: 2013-11-23

An epic portrait of the New York avant-garde art scene of the 60s.

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Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

as uncredited
Released: 1993-03-02

On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square...

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Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story

as Self
Released: 2017-05-09

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is a documentary about the life and work of Michael "Mick"...

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Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

as Self
Released: 1988-02-29

A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.

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Lulu on the Bridge

as Not Lou Reed
Released: 1998-09-06

This film is about a famous jazz saxophonist, Izzy, whose life is forever changed after he is...

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Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-05-05

A chronicle of the personal life and public career of the celebrated artist and filmmaker Julian...

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Get Crazy

as Auden
Released: 1983-08-05

Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator...

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Salvador Dalí

as Self
Released: 1966-01-01

Salvador Dalí is a 35-minute film directed by Andy Warhol. The film features surrealist artist...

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Anton Corbijn Inside Out

as Self
Released: 2012-03-22

An intimate portrait of Anton Corbijn as he travels the world as a photographer, film maker and...

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Beautiful Darling

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2010-04-02

James Rasin's documentary “Beautiful Darling” honors American Transgender actress and best-known...

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A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

as Self
Released: 1994-12-16

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend,...

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Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

as Self
Released: 1990-06-01

This intimate portrait of Andy Warhol pulls together a unique library of material shot by New...

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Songs for Drella

as Self
Released: 1990-01-17

Songs for Drella is a concept album by Lou Reed and John Cale, both formerly of The Velvet...

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Heart of a Dog

as Doctor
Released: 2015-10-21

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed,...

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One Trick Pony

as Steve Kunelian
Released: 1980-10-03

An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label...

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The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

as Himself
Released: 1966-02-08

The film depicts a rehearsal of The Velvet Underground including Nico, and is essentially one...

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Danny Says

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2015-03-18

DANNY SAYS is a documentary unveiling the amazing journey of Danny Fields. Fields has played a...

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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

as Self
Released: 2009-11-29

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for...

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Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock

as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: 2017-07-21

A reckless joyride into the darkest corners of popular music that delves deep into the mind of...

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Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1990-07-18

Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks...

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The Harry Smith Project Live

as Self
Released: 2006-11-07

Hal Willner's Harry Smith Project concerts in London, New York and Los Angeles celebrated the...

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John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

as Self
Released: 1998-12-18

Follows John Cale, a Welsh musician and producer, who founded the legendary 60s and 70s NY rock...

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Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol Superstar

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2016-04-14

Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet (Isabelle Colin Dufresne) and Lower East Side Icon Taylor Mead...

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Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

as Self
Released: 2010-01-01

Brilliant Moon chronicles the life of the writer, poet, and meditation master Khyentse Rinpoche,...

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Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

as Self
Released: 1993-12-01

Spotlights the Velvet Underground's 1993 reunion tour of Europe, interspersing footage of the...

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The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music

as Self
Released: 2007-02-01

The Old, Weird America tracks the history of the Anthology of American Folk Music from its...

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Moe Gets Tied Up

as uncredited
Released: 1966-08-01

Or "Moe in Bondage" - The "Moe" of the title is the Velvet Underground's drummer, Maureen...

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Homeland: The Story of the Lark

as uncredited
Released: 2010-06-22

A distilled, up-to-the-minute portrait of our agitated nation, its politics, its economics, its...

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A Not So Silent Night

as Self
Released: 2008-12-24

Recorded in 2008, direct from the Knitting Factory stage in downtown Manhattan. This The...

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The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

as uncredited
Released: 1966-01-14

The Velvet Underground's first public appearance, filmed in Super 8 at a Psychiatrist's...

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Lou Reed's Berlin

as Self
Released: 2007-09-04

Lou Reed recorded the album Berlin in 1973. It was a commercial failure. Over the next 33 years,...

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as Self
Released: 1989-01-01

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial...

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The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

as Himself
Released: 1966-08-01

Documents each member of The Velvet Underground having their cards read at a big apartment...

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Exploding Plastic Inevitable

as Himself
Released: 1967-01-01

Exploding Plastic Inevitable was a series of multimedia events organised by Andy Warhol between...

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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

as Self
Released: 1987-01-01

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format...

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365 Day Project

as uncredited
Released: 2007-12-31

This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in...

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Lou Reed: Live

as Vocals / Guitar
Released: 2007-01-10

The Bottom Line in New York City 1983 1. Sweet Jane / 4:07 2. I'm Waiting For The Man / 4:03...

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13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests

as Himself
Released: 2009-04-07

Between 1964 and 1966, Andy Warhol shot nearly 500 Screen Tests, beautiful and revealing...

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September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

as Self
Released: 1994-01-25

Filmmaker Larry Weinstein stages a wide range of performances in tribute to the compositions of...

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Lou Reed: Transformer e Live at Montreux

as Himself
Released: 2001-02-08

Originally released in 2001, director Bob Smeaton’s 80 minute Classic Albums: Transformer was...

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Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974

as Himself
Released: 1974-05-22

Once Lou moved on from the twin-barrel assault of Hunter/Wagner, he picked up the remnants of...

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Andy Warhol Screen Tests

as Self
Released: 1965-11-28

The films were made between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City. Subjects...

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A Night with Lou Reed

as Himself (Vocals and Guitar)
Released: 1983-09-27

A Lou Reed concert at the Bottom Line in New York City, 1983. Tracklist: Sweet Jane, I'm Waiting...

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WBCN and the American Revolution

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-04-18

The amazing untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM set against the...

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One World, One Voice

as Self
Released: 1990-12-09

An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc...

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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

as Self
Released: 2001-12-03

In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one...

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Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory

as uncredited
Released: 2008-01-01

Takes an in-depth look at the lives and times of the people who hung out with Andy Warhol and...

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The Sacred Triangle: Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2010-10-18

The Sacred Triangle enlightens us on how one of the most influential pop stars of the previous...

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Decade

as Self
Released: 1989-12-09

Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr,...

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David Sanborn & Friends The Super Session

as uncredited
Released: 2001-01-01

David Sanborn Band : David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson, David Gilmore, Gene Lake, Don...

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Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2000-08-28

Documentary charting the rise and fall of the pop group synonymous with 1980s glamour. Hits...

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Screen Test: Lou Reed

as Himself
Released: 1966-10-05

Screen Test of Lou Reed.

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Final Weapon

as The Holder
Released:

A martial arts film set to the music of Lou Reed

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Lou Reed - Remembered

as Self (Archival footage)
Released: 2013-12-14

Film tribute to Lou Reed, who died in October, which looks at the extraordinarily transgressive...

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Screen Test [ST264]: Lou Reed

as Himself
Released: 1966-01-01

A close-up of Lou Reed’s mouth, as he takes nine drags on a cigarette, smiles a couple of times,...

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Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey)

as Himself
Released: 1966-01-01

Lou Reed faces the camera, posing with a large, partially unwrapped Hershey chocolate bar held...

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New York Rock at the BBC

as uncredited
Released: 2008-06-24

Celebrating the cream of the New York rock scene, including classic performances from the...

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Lou Reed: Live in Barcelona

as uncredited
Released: 1984-12-10

Lou Reed and band (featuring guitar legend, Robert Quine) filmed in concert at Palacio de...

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Lou Reed - Lowest Form of Life

as uncredited
Released: 2009-01-01

The fascinating story behind a catastrophic interview with the rock legend Lou Reed. Recorded in...

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Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey

as Performer
Released: 1992-07-14

Lou Reed was wise to chronicle a concert by his early-'80s band, featuring lead guitarist Robert...

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The Making of Rock & Rule

as Self
Released: 1983-01-01

Documentary on the making of the cult classic Nelvana animated film, "Rock & Rule." Featuring...

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The Velvet Underground in Boston

as Himself
Released: 1967-02-15

This newly unearthed film, which Warhol shot during a concert at the Boston Tea Party, features...

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The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

as guitar, vocals
Released: 1993-10-10

Seminal experimental rock band The Velvet Underground, who initially disbanded in 1970, perform...

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Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey)

as Himself
Released: 1966-01-01

A second Hershey Lou Reed screen test.

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Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)

as Himself
Released: 1966-01-01

Lou Reed, posed in profile wearing dark glasses, slowly eats an apple, chewing carefully between...

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David Bowie: An Earthling at 50

as Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
Released: 1997-01-01

Interview with David Bowie, in an original format of non-linear edition, cut-and-paste style.

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Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974

as uncredited
Released: 2011-04-01

Live Performances 1972 and 1974 is the first live recording from Lou Reed's Sally Can't Dance...

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Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye)

as Himself
Released: 1966-01-01

Begins with a close-up of Lou Reed’s eye; the camera then zooms out to a slightly broader view...

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Red Shirley

as uncredited
Released: 2010-04-20

Lou Reed interviews his cousin, Shirley Novick (Shulamit Rabinowitz), on the eve of her 100th...

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The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-29

Recorded on French TV, the concert marked the first time since the breakup of The Velvet...

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Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

as Self
Released: 1998-04-29

An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled...

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The South Bank Show: Velvet Underground

as self
Released: 1986-04-25

Season 9 episode 23 of The South Bank Show, highlighing the velvet underground

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Whips

as Self
Released:

Whips was one of the films mentioned in a half page ad in the April 7, 1966 issue of the Village...

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Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1989-01-01

Documentary on Andy Warhol's cinema of the sixties, made for Channel 4 in association with The...

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Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000

as Himself
Released: 2005-10-31

Live at Montreux 2000 is a concert DVD by Lou Reed, released in 2005 by Eagle Vision. It was...

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David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration

as Self - Special Guest
Released: 1997-01-09

TV Special live at Madison Square Garden on January 9, 1997 in celebration of David Bowie's 50th...

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Venus in Furs

as Himself
Released: 1966-12-15

Where a nun and a nurse go to hell because of their sinful life in St. Vincent's Hospital.

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Lou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004

as Vocals / Guitar
Released: 2008-09-04

Lou Reed — once the androgynous rock poet of the Velvet Underground, then a godfather of punk,...

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Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side

as uncredited
Released: 2006-04-27

1. Introduction 2. Sweet Jane 3. Why Do You Talk 4. Rock'n' Roll 5 . Venus In Furs 6. ...

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Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain

as Self
Released: 2004-01-01

Edgy singer-songwriter Lou Reed performs a classic set in this 2004 concert held at the...

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Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music

as Electric Guitar
Released: 2007-09-04

German avant-garde ensemble Zeitkratzer perform their transcription of Lou Reed's landmark...

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Lou Reed Live at Capitol Theatre

as Self
Released: 1984-09-25

Recorded Live in 1984 at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey 0:00:00 – Sweet Jane 0:04:05 –...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Late Night with David Letterman

as Self
First aired: 1982-02-01

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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Lo + plus

as Self
First aired: 1995-04-04

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Classic Albums

as Self
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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Seven Ages of Rock

as Self
First aired: 2007-05-19

A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global...

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The Blues

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-28

The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the...

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Popular Voices at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2017-11-17

Companion programme to Gregory Porter's Popular Voices (2017) in which Gregory Porter introduces...

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