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What was Lou Reed's addiction?
Throughout the 1970s, Lou Reed was a heavy user of methamphetamine and alcohol.
When did Lou Reed get over his addiction?
From around 1979 Lou Reed began to wean himself off drugs.
What happened next after Lou Reed began to wean himself off drugs around 1979?
Lou Reed married British designer Sylvia Morales in 1980.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Lou Reed article besides his marriage to Sylvia Morales in 1980?
Morales inspired Lou Reed to write several songs, particularly Think It Over from 1980's Growing Up in Public and Heavenly Arms from 1982's The Blue Mask.
What was Lou Reed's commercial decline?
Critics interpreted the album Metal Machine Music (1975) as a gesture of contempt, an attempt to break Lou Reed's contract with RCA or to alienate his less sophisticated fans.
How did the album Metal Machine Music by Lou Reed go?
The album Metal Machine Music (1975) was reportedly returned to stores by the thousands and was withdrawn after a few weeks.
What else stood out about the album Metal Machine Music by Lou Reed besides its commercial performance?
Lester Bangs declared it genius, though also psychologically disturbing.
What else was known about Lou Reed from 1975-1979?
Lou Reed released his third live album in 1978.
What was the name of the album Lou Reed released in 1978??
Live: Take No Prisoners
What else was important in the Lou Reed article from 1975-1979?
Lou Reed felt that Live: Take No Prisoners was his best album to date.

Question: Did he tour?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Lou Reed tour?