Lou Reid

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lou Reid
Occupation	Vocalist
Date Of Birth	Sep 13, 1954(1954-09-13)
Age	70
Birthplace	Union Grove
Country	United States
Horoscope	Virgo

Lou Reid Biography

Lou Reid is one of the most popular and richest Vocalist who was born on September 13, 1954 in Union Grove, United States. Lou Reid Pyrtle (born September 13, 1954 in Union Grove, North Carolina) is an American bluegrass singer, band leader, and multi-instrumentalist.

In 1986, Reid took over as the lead singer and guitarist of the Seldom Scene from Phil Rosenthal. Reid was part of the Seldom Scene for six-years, and then left for Nashville in 1993 to tour with Vince Gill & Vern Gosdin.

In 1994, Lou Reid and Carolina received the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award. In 1995, the album Carolina Moon was nominated for Album of the Year by the IBMA.

Carolina’s first album Carolina Blue was followed in 1995 by Carolina Moon. Then Baucom left the band to pursue his own career.

Reid played a variety of instruments and provided harmony vocals with Ricky Skaggs Band between 1982 and 1986.

Lou Reid Net Worth

Lou Reid is one of the richest Vocalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lou Reid 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Reid was an acoustic guitarist in his teens. He then joined Bluegrass Buddies’ bluegrass band Southbound and recorded one album for Rebel Records. From 1973 to 1979, he played banjo for them. The other members were Jimmy Haley (guitar), Dennis Severt, and Doug Campbell (bass).

Lou joined Doyle Lawson in 1979 to play bass guitar. Quicksilver was comprised of Lawson (mandolin), Reid, Terry Baucom (banjo), Jimmy Haley (guitar), and Reid (bass). Quicksilver recorded three albums by Reid.

In 1992, Lou Reid formed his band Carolina in with lifelong friend Terry Baucom and Marcus Smith (bass).

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Who is Lou Reid Dating?

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It would be five years and a line-up change before Reid and Carolina’s next release, Time, in 2005. Reid was joined this time by vocalist Christy Reid, guitarist Kevin Richardson, banjoist Trevor Watson, and bassist Joe Hannabach. Released on Lonesome Day Records, the album also featured a number of high- profile guest appearances, including Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Douglas.

Facts & Trivia

Lou Ranked on the list of most popular Vocalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lou Reid celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.

What is Lou Reed famous for?

Lou Reed, byname of Lewis Allan Reed, (born March 2, 1942, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died October 27, 2013, Southampton, New York), singer-songwriter whose place in the rock pantheon rests primarily on his role in guiding the Velvet Underground, a New York City-based quartet that produced four poor- selling but …

What did Lou Reed died from?

After Lou Reed died of liver disease on Oct. 27, 2013, Rolling Stone wrote that he “fused street-level urgency with elements of European avant-garde music, marrying beauty and noise, while bringing a whole new lyrical honesty to rock & roll poetry.”

Is Lou Reid married?

Personal life Reid met his wife Christy in 2001 when she auditioned for Carolina as a bass player. She got the job, and three years later they were married. They have two daughters.

Is Lou Reed American?

Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades.

Who was the most successful group out of CBGB?

The Patty Smith Group. Horses album integrated beat poetry with 3 chord rock. “Because the Night”- her biggest hit by Bruce Springsteen. The most commercially successful successful band to come out of CBGB’s.