Lou Reed was an artist from New York. Previously in The Velvet Underground, Lou had great songs as a solo artist in the 70s and 80s. This album came out at the end of the 80s and was arguably the best of his career. It was the only tour I ever saw him on. I'll never forget the way he was determined to play the album straight through despite people constantly requesting his hits. If those people were real fans who had listened to this album before the show they'd probably have let Lou do as he wanted. It's a brilliant album.
Lou was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 as a solo artist after being previously inducted with The Velvet Undergound in 1996.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "“Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Punch Brothers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on May 14, 2026.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.
