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About
Singer-songwriter and musician with the seminal rock band The Velvet Underground, the group known for songs like "Sunday Morning" and "Who Loves The Sun?" He recorded just two albums with them, The Velvet Underground & Nico and White Light/White Heat.
Before fame
He was drawn to classical music and studied the genre at Goldsmiths College in the University of London.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 for his work with The Velvet Underground. He has garnered over 70,000 followers on Instagram.
Family life
He was married to fashion designer Betsey Johnson for less than a year.
Associated with
He collaborated with musician Lou Reed on many albums.
