It wasn t part of the act. A surprised Cale wrestled good-naturedly with guitarist Lenny Kaye, then crashed into the drums. Lou Reed, talking about his Velvet Underground days at La-Cave, the old club in University Circle, during a 1972 interview at the old Hollendon House. Reed was making a promotional visit to town before a solo tour. He first brought his band and tasty songs to Blossom Music Center in 1976, opening for Kenny Loggins.
Melody means nothing.
Of course, sitting on stage just behind a curtain has its downside, too. I remember being lulled to sleep during an interminable Emerson, Lake and Palmer song. When I awakened, about eight minutes later, the trio was playing the same refrain.