This afternoon is the big public memorial to Lou Reed, who died at the end of October of liver failure at the age of 71. As promised, there are no speeches or live performances—but widow Laurie Anderson is at Lincoln Center talking to fans and listening to loud speakers blasting Reed classics including "Candy Says," "Heroin," "Vicious" and "Beginning To See The Light." And there are even little girls dancing to "Venus In Furs"! Click through to see lots of photos and videos of the event.
Lincoln Center plaza memorial to Lou Reed begins, without warning, with "The Blue Mask," startling pigeons and passersby alike.
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) November 14, 2013
At the public memorial for Lou Reed in Lincoln Center, where hundreds have gathered for a listening party. Applause follows each song.
— John Surico (@JohnSurico) November 14, 2013
Lou Reed memorial outside Lincoln Center. No speeches or performances, just Lou and VU loud as it should be pic.twitter.com/KVH3HmNwF1
— Paul Schmitz (@PaulSchmitz1) November 14, 2013
These two girls are dancing to "Venus in Furs" at Lou Reed's outdoor memorial service. pic.twitter.com/BV54F25QJH
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) November 14, 2013
Little kids dancing to 'Venus in Furs...' The fact that they're not aware of the subject matter is priceless. Lou Reed is smiling somewhere.
— Liana Huth (@JustLiana) November 14, 2013
Lou Reed's sound man spec'd out system for Lincoln Center plaza. Never thought I'd hear "Venus In Furs" rip thru the air here. #TasteTheWhip
— Will Hermes (@WilliamHermes) November 14, 2013
At the Lou Reed memorial service. Lotsa New York folk. Some sad faces, some just enjoying the INCREDIBLY LOUD music.
— Efrem Oshinsky (@EfremOshinsky) November 14, 2013
Total silence at Lincoln center as they play "Caroline Says" #loureed pic.twitter.com/7WffMD9EHq
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) November 14, 2013
For some more Reed goodness, Dangerous Minds dug up the below video that details the making of Reed's classic glam solo album, Transformer.
