Sterling Morrison

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sterling Morrison
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Aug 28, 1942(1942-08-28)
Age	82
Date Of Death	1995-08-30
Birthplace	East Meadow
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Leo

Sterling Morrison Biography

Sterling Morrison is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 28, 1942 in East Meadow, New York, United States. Bassist and guitarist from the electrical genre who was a member of The Velvet Underground, the group that is famous for their songs such as “Sunday Morning” and “Heroin.”

He and John Cale were both members of The Velvet Underground. as well as He and John Cale were both members of The Velvet Underground. were both part in The Velvet Underground.

He is loved by his bride Martha and son Thomas.

Sterling Morrison Net Worth

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

He was pursuing the English degree from Syracuse University when he met his future groupmate He was earning an English major at Syracuse University when he met his future bandmate Lou Reed..

He also collaborated alongside other musicians, like Nico as well as Luna.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sterling Morrison height Not available right now. Sterling weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sterling Morrison Dating?

According to our records, Sterling Morrison married to Martha Morrison. As of December 1, 2023, Sterling Morrison’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Sterling Morrison. You may help us to build the dating records for Sterling Morrison!

Facts & Trivia

Sterling Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sterling Morrison celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.

Top Facts about Sterling Morrison

1. Sterling Morrison was a guitarist for the Velvet Underground.
2. He co-wrote some of their most iconic songs.
3. Morrison was born in 1942 and died in 1995.
4. He earned a degree in medieval literature from NYU.
5. Morrison briefly left music to work as a tugboat captain.
6. He played guitar on Patti Smith’s debut album “Horses.”
7. Morrison was known for his distinctive rhythm guitar style.
8. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Velvet Underground in 1996.
9. Morrison’s influence can be heard in many alternative rock bands today.
10. His legacy continues to inspire musicians around the world.

What happened Sterling Morrison?

Sterling Morrison, a founding member and a guitarist for the seminal experimental rock band Velvet Underground, died on Wednesday at his home in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He was 53. The cause was non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, said his wife, Martha.

Was Sterling Morrison related to Jim Morrison?

His parents divorced when he was young and his mother remarried. He first met future Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker during childhood, through her brother Jim , who attended Division Avenue High School in Levittown, New York, with Morrison.

Is Sterling Morrison alive?

August 30, 1995

What guitar did Sterling Morrison play?

Gibson ES-335 Electric Guitar.

Who died in the Velvet Underground?

Lou Reed , lead singer of the Velvet Underground, veteran chronicler of life’s wilder, seamier and more desperate side and one of the most influential and distinctive songwriters of his generation, has died at the age of 71. He had been suffering from liver failure and received a transplant earlier this year.