The Velvet Underground profile

Famous rock'n roll group from New York. Well known for Andy Warhol's artwork and often cited as one of the most important and influential groups of their era.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (Performer)

Original members:

Lou Reed (b. 2 March 1942 - d. 27 October 2013):
Vocals, Guitar, Piano

John Cale (b. 9 March 1942):
Vocals, Electric Viola, Organ, Bass Guitar

Sterling Morrison (b. 29 August 1942 - d. 30 August 1995):
Vocals, Guitar and Bass Guitar

Maureen Tucker (b. 26 August 1944):
Percussion