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Oct 27, 2013 Lou Reed By Mark Redfern

Legendary singer/guitarist Lou Reed passed away earlier today (Sunday, October 27, 2013). According to various reports, including CNN, Reed had a liver transplant in May, which may have been a factor.

Reed and John Cale formed The Velvet Underground in 1964 and Andy Warhol managed the band. 1967’s The Velvet Underground & Nico is one the most acclaimed and influential rock albums of all time. Reed also had a successful solo career, including 1972’s classic Transformer, which featured “Perfect Day,” “Walk on the Wild Side,” and “Satellite of Love.” He is survived by his wife, musician/artist Laurie Anderson.

Many musicians, actors, writers, directors, and other artists have reacted to his passing. Here are various Lou Reed-related Twitter posts from today:

“The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet…I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy’ - john cale” http://t.co/8MZMNhkzvf

— John Cale (@therealjohncale) October 27, 2013

What I’ll miss most about Lou Reed was when he used to go on The Tonight Show and throw pies at Dom Deluise.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 28, 2013

hope laurie anderson is doing ok. sending much owed positive thoughts her way

— DAN DEACON (@ebaynetflix) October 28, 2013

Lou reed. LEGEND

— norman reedus (@wwwbigbaldhead) October 27, 2013

I am beyond sadness at the loss of my friend Lou Reed. Sending my love to Laurie. Can’t say anything more just yet. In denial.

— Metric (@Metric) October 28, 2013

Rest in peace Mr. Lou Reed. Thank you for the music, the words, and the thoughts… pic.twitter.com/q9zDyZHkLC

— regina spektor (@respektor) October 28, 2013

If you’re looking for the Lou song that’s really going to kick off the waterworks right now this is the one: http://t.co/iuRGAi8eKi

— Okkervil River (@okkervilriver) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed might have been the single biggest influence on my music & his encouragement changed my life. I’m devastated.

— Okkervil River (@okkervilriver) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed wrote this song. We recorded it many years ago now but he died today. This is a mark of our respect. RIP… http://t.co/mZrEUHqUlk

— Garbage (@garbage) October 28, 2013

Lou & Andy from Little Britain were named after Lou Reed and Andy Warhol.

— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) October 28, 2013

Journalist: “How would you describe yourself” Lou Reed: “Average” Above average at keeping a straight face though. http://t.co/zkGcRLXPMv

— belle & sebastian (@bellesglasgow) October 27, 2013

so while I don’t do a lot of RIP stuff here I want to say I am literally pouring libations out onto my driveway for Lou Reed

— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) October 27, 2013

Just a perfect day you made me forget myself I thought I was someone else, someone good #RIP LOU REED

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed is the reason i do everything i do

— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. You left quite a legacy. Thanks for all the music and for the music of all those who you inspired.

— Paul Epworth (@paulepworth) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed is the doorman many people meet when entering a lifelong obsession with music. My highschool friends & I were no exception. RIP.

— Neon Indian (@NeonIndian) October 27, 2013

“Where was I when I heard Lou Reed died? A pumpkin patch in Moorpark. A pumpkin patch. In Moorpark.”—me, to my grandchildren

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed, Hal Needham & Marcia Wallace. If there’s a rock ‘n’ roll heaven, you know they’re hella confused right now.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 27, 2013

I like the idea of Lou Reed & David Bowie being big mates, coming to blows in a restaurant, not speaking for years, then big mates again.

— Irvine Welsh (@WelshIrvine) October 27, 2013

I met Lou Reed and told him he gave me tinnitus at a concert in 1989 that never went away and it was worth it. Dirty Blvd. Love to Lou.

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) October 27, 2013

Really saddened to hear about Lou Reed passing away. He was a great songwriter and a big influence on our music http://t.co/jlQ7tNkJFr

— Yuck (@Yuckband) October 27, 2013

Rest in peace, Lou Reed. Your musical influence will never be forgotten.

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) October 27, 2013

one of my favorite relatively unknown mini rock opera lou reed masterpiece: http://t.co/bJkSGlsuqb

— jim james (@jimjames) October 27, 2013

I will remember Lou Reed fondly, particularly the time I rode past him in full cycling gear on the West Side Highway. He looked good.

— alex kapranos (@alkapranos) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed I Love You http://t.co/3PzPzfYZNc

— Hamilton Leithauser (@HLeithauser) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed was carried away on a Satellite of Love to the Dirty Little Boulevard in the sky. (Sorry, couldn’t resist) He’s in the pantheo ...

— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) October 27, 2013

Awww damn….Lou Reed died?

— Questlove Jenkins (@questlove) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed was maybe the first out songwriter.

— Rostam Batmanglij (@matsoR) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed… May flights of Angels wing thee to thy rest!

— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) October 27, 2013

“I’m a New York city man, blink your eyes and I’ll be gone…” — Lou Reed

— Eugene Mirman (@EugeneMirman) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed - to this day his music has not lost one ounce of edge.

— Michael Showalter (@mshowalter) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. you made the world a better place. we are forever grateful.

— jim james (@jimjames) October 27, 2013

I love Lou reed so much. Always

— Flea (@flea333) October 27, 2013

Velvet Underground live at La Cave Cleveland, Ohio 1968 http://t.co/IYymaW5HVy

— Patrick Carney (@patrickcarney) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed has died. That’s terrible news. A huge part of my younger years revolved around him and his music. GN

— Gary Numan Official (@numanofficial) October 27, 2013

#RIP #LouReed . Lucky to have shared the stage with you. A moment, a song and a man that I will never forget: http://t.co/1EWtxmam6O

— Sharon Jones (@sharonjones) October 27, 2013

R.I.P. Lou Reed. Walk on the peaceful side.

— The Who (@TheWho) October 27, 2013

R.I.P Lou Reed - VU was a big influence when weezer was being formed, and Ric Ocasek told us cool stories of his friendship with him.

— weezer (@Weezer) October 27, 2013

My friend Lou Reed came to the end of his song. So very sad.But hey, Lou, you’ll always take a walk on the wild side. Always a perfect day.

— Salman Rushdie (@SalmanRushdie) October 27, 2013

And then there was the night I went with Lou, Laurie, and a few others to see… @peeweeherman. Our Christmas treat. pic.twitter.com/MyxBOTjE5e

— Salman Rushdie (@SalmanRushdie) October 27, 2013

Just a perfect day You made me forget myself I thought I was someone else Someone good. X Lou Reed

— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. Honoured to have known you. Sending love and support to Laurie

— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed forever defined the beautifully blue Sunday morning. It feels like a wry touch to hear the sad news about him at such a time.

— B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) October 27, 2013

Rest in peace, Lou Reed. Your musical influence will never be forgotten.

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) October 27, 2013

RIP TO A GREAT FRIEND A FELLOW MUSICIAN. FROM MAXES TO THE MASSES YOU MADE THE WORLD SING. I LOVE YOU LOU! #LouReed

— Steven Tyler (@IamStevenT) October 27, 2013

R.I.P. Lou Reed. Just met at the GQ Awards. The music of my generation. Still Relevant!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. One of the greatest artists of our time.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 27, 2013

May you forever walk on the wild side, Lou Reed. Terribly sad to hear of your passing.

— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) October 27, 2013