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40. Lou made me laugh at a concert in Kansas many years ago

Sun Oct 27, 2013, 02:36 PM

Oct 2013

He'd been playing for about an hour and putting on a good show, but the crowd wasn't really responding with much enthusiasm. Lou grabs the mic and says "what is it? Is everyone in Kansas a fucking pacifist?" That comment livened up the crowd, including some booing him. I get why his comment offended some people in the audience, but I appreciated his willingness to speak his mind.

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Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 71 [View all] Faygo Kid Oct 2013 OP

RIP Lou.... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #1

That was my first Lou Reed album. progressoid Oct 2013 #67

I had a buddy when I was in the Navy turn me on to him. Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #79

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Excellent choice for a tribute AL! Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #13

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I wore that album out back in the 70's, and have it on CD now. Martin Eden Oct 2013 #72

Modern rock has lost an elder statesman Cirque du So-What Oct 2013 #9

this one hits close` mitchtv Oct 2013 #10

He was a true great singer/songwriter. gvstn Oct 2013 #11

RIP to a genuine creative force. (nt) Paladin Oct 2013 #12

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I felt a giant world-wide rock and roll moan truthisfreedom Oct 2013 #15

"Ahead of their time" is usually a meaningless phrase, IveWornAHundredPants Oct 2013 #16

The world is far emptier today. Cross easy, man. nolabear Oct 2013 #17

Uncle Lou - off on a new gig, Rock & Roll Animal. leveymg Oct 2013 #18

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I know this Vid..... Thucydides Oct 2013 #34

Post #1 has the original song BumRushDaShow Oct 2013 #49

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I am very sad�he, among a few others, kept the spirit of Rock and Roll alive when it would.. Tikki Oct 2013 #22

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Dammit MyNameGoesHere Oct 2013 #39

Lou made me laugh at a concert in Kansas many years ago mokawanis Oct 2013 #40

Sad day. postulater Oct 2013 #41

One of my favorite Velvet Undeground tunes is, "Rock n Roll" BeatleBoot Oct 2013 #42

Despite all the implications ... you can dance to the rock and roll station ... man it was alright! brett_jv Oct 2013 #102

RIP Mr Reed and thank you. TeamPooka Oct 2013 #43

RIP. Oh, sob. bbgrunt Oct 2013 #44

Well, hoax or not 2naSalit Oct 2013 #45

Crap... (((((((Lou))))))) WillyT Oct 2013 #46

RIP Lou! AAO Oct 2013 #47

Was he still drinking? Was he an alcoholic? I dunno..... glinda Oct 2013 #75

I only play a Dr on TV, but I know nothing about his recent drinking habits AAO Oct 2013 #80

Just read a tribute by "Emily" from Metric where glinda Oct 2013 #103

Best explanation of what happened to Lou. : > (. Glad he shared it..... glinda Nov 2013 #109

I read somewhere that he got sober in the '80s. nt KAESNO2 Oct 2013 #87

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Thanks. :-) nt KAESNO2 Oct 2013 #105

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One Of The Giants, Sir.... The Magistrate Oct 2013 #52

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RIP Lou - Rock n Roll Joey Liberal Oct 2013 #55

Awwww, man. icymist Oct 2013 #56

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One more strange angel to watch over we fallen souls. politicat Oct 2013 #60

Lou Reed!!! Iggo Oct 2013 #61

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See That My Grave is Kept Clean. RIP Lou alfredo Oct 2013 #63

The world is a lot poorer today with his passing. Warpy Oct 2013 #64

Damn! Gemini Cat Oct 2013 #65

Thanks Lou! He said, "Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side" Botany Oct 2013 #66

Damn!!! Manifestor_of_Light Oct 2013 #68

oh hell Kali Oct 2013 #69

No too much can freeze me in my tracks anymore. Half-Century Man Oct 2013 #73

Thanks Faygo Kid for posting. red dog 1 Oct 2013 #76

Sure hate to see this madokie Oct 2013 #77

That is a shocker. RIP. Hoyt Oct 2013 #78

See you down on the boulevard Lou PuffedMica Oct 2013 #81

Oh no, this is terrible news! juanrodriguezn248 Oct 2013 #82

welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #83

Rest in peace shenmue Oct 2013 #84

Rest in peace, Lou Reed. Thank you for the music; it's wonderful. mountain grammy Oct 2013 #86

Rats. Turned it up for VU tonight. AllyCat Oct 2013 #88

:( Whisp Oct 2013 #89

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Thank you, Lou... ReRe Oct 2013 #91

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Perfect Day, BBC version with Lou and Laurie and half the world... Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #93

This Magic Moment........ Hotler Oct 2013 #95

My favorite Lou Reed song mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2013 #96

ohhhh no! I heard yesterday..I'm thinking of Laurie Anderson.... BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #97

My tribute, FWIW. maddogesq Oct 2013 #98

Thank you for sharing those memories. Octafish Oct 2013 #107

OHNOES. No more walking on the wild side for Lou:( K&R pam4water Oct 2013 #99

Magic and Loss. Flatulo Oct 2013 #100

One of my favorite singers was a Lou Reed fan and influenced by him...Chara yuiyoshida Oct 2013 #101

Kick! sarcasmo Oct 2013 #104

It's Only Life -- a great song by a Velvet Underground-influenced band, the Feelies: Arugula Latte Oct 2013 #108