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American musician, recording artist, singer-songwriter (1942-2013)
One of rock's most important singer/songwriters, the creator of a daring body of work who proved rock & roll could be art.
| Born | March 2, 1942 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States of America |
| Net worth | $15 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Laurie Anderson (m 2008 - 2013) , Sylvia Morales (m 1980 - 1990) , Sylvia Morales (m 1980 - 1994) , Sylvia Reed (m 1980 - 1994) , Bettye Kronstadt (m 1973 - 1973) |
| Parents | Toby Reed , Sidney Joseph Reed |
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Keanu Reeves once asked Lou Reed for his autograph
Keanu Reeves once asked the "cool" Lou Reed for his autograph. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night host Stephen asked The Matrix actor a series of quick-fire questions as part of a segment called "The Colbert Questionert".
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