Lou Reed

Talking with John Zorn, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed and Philip Glass about their performances and involvement in the Concert for Japan at Japan Society, April 9, 2011. For more information on how to donate to Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund, please visit: http://www.japansociety.org/earthquake

One hundred percent of your generous tax-deductible contributions go to organizations that directly help victims recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. In addition to providing support to the above mentioned four organizations, funds will also be used to help in the longer term recovery and reconstruction.

Sweet, smart and brave Loli! You will be in our hearts forever.

Lou and Robert Wilson’s collaboration, Lulu, opened to rave reviews last night, April 12th, at the Berliner Ensemble in Berlin, Germany. Avant-garde director, Wilson takes on Frank Wedekind’s Lulu, which traces the rise and fall of the femme fatale, with music and songs by Lou.
Lulu is playing April 13 & 14, May 1, 2 & 31, and June 1 & 2, with additional dates to be announced soon.
Berliner Ensemble is at Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1, 10117 Berlin

Check out the wonderful pictures from Lulu in the pictures section of the site. Photos by Lesley Leslie-Spinks.

Get your tickets now! For more info go to: http://www.berliner-ensemble.de/repertoire/titel/68/lulu

(posted by Brie)

Last Tuesday March 29th, Lou performed at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City for ‘Yoko Ono & Friends To Japan With Love’. The benefit raised over $71,000 for Japan relief efforts and featured performances by Cibo Mato, Sean Lennon, Antony Hegarty, Patti Smith, and of course, Yoko Ono. Lou played his song, Leave Me Alone, accompanied by Yoko, Sean, Antony, Doug Wieselman, and Sarth Calhoun. For more info or to make a donation go to: http://imaginepeace.com/archives/14255

(posted by Brie)

Lou was featured in this week’s New York Times T Magazine in a fashion spread called, “Ballad of a Thin Man – Godfathers of Glam Who Can Still Rock a Skinny Suit”. The photo spread also includes fellow rockers Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Dave Gahan, Ray Davies, Bryan Ferry, Michael Stipe, David Johansen, and John Doe.
Lou’s song “Power of the Heart” streams next to his photo, in which he rocks a Rick Owens suit.
Check it out here: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/t-magazine/mens-fashion/2011_mens_wellrockers.html

Lou’s documentary, Red Shirley, had a victorious screening and Q&A session at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival this past Monday, January 24th. The film was even spotlighted in the official New York Times coverage of the Sundance Film Festival this morning. Check out the article HERE

(posted by Brie)

Lou recently spoke with Nic Rapold of the Wall Street Journal about his film, Red Shirley, which is being screened tomorrow, January 15th at the New York Jewish Film Festival. The interview ran on the front page of the Greater New York section of the Wall Street Journal this past Tuesday, January 11th. Check out the terrific article HERE

Lou’s short film, Red Shirley, will have its New York premiere this weekend at the New York Jewish Film Festival. The 28-minute documentary about Lou’s cousin, Shirley, will be screened on Saturday January 15th at 9:15pm at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Lou and photographer, Ralph Gibson.

For tickets go here: http://ticketing.filmlinc.com/single/selectSeating.aspx?p=21991&sStatus=new

For more info, go here: http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/nyjff2011schedule