The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground was an American rock band from New York City. It was formed in 1964. 

The original line-up was Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Maureen Tucker. They were discovered by the famous artist Andy Warhol, who produced and designed the cover for their first album The Velvet Underground and Nico, which paired them with another discovery of his: German model and singer Nico. The album was never really a hit when it was released, but it is now considered a classic. 

Later, the group broke up with Warhol and Nico after being a part of Warhol's Factory for a while. The group released several more albums, White Light/White Heat (1967), The Velvet Underground (1969) and Loaded (1970), before finally breaking up. Lou Reed later had a successful solo career and is considered one of the founders of the "punk" movement.

The group got back together for a reunion tour in the 1990s.

Discography
Studio albums
 The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)
 White Light/White Heat (1968)
 The Velvet Underground (1969)
 Loaded (1970)
 Squeeze (1973)
 Scepter Studios Sessions (2012)

References

Category:American rock bands
Category:Atlantic Records artists
Category:Musical groups established in 1964
Category:Musical groups disestablished in the 1970s
Category:Musical groups from New York City
Category:1960s American music groups
Category:1970s American music groups
Category:Andy Warhol