Lou Reed | 1942 - 2013

Playing a plexiglass guitar, Lou Reed performs at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1975.   (Denis O’Regan / Getty Images)

Lou Reed performs at the Royal Festival Hall in London.  (Chiaki Nozu / WireImage)

Lou Reed takes a picture of a placard promoting his photo exhibit at Italy’s Arts Palace of Naples. The exhibition, called “Lou Reed New York,” centered on a theme of New York’s light.  (AFP/Getty Images)

Lou Reed performs during Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy Gala at the Regency Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in New York City.  (Frank Micelotta / Getty Images)

Lou Reed attends “John Varvatos Presents ‘Transformer’ by Lou Reed And Mick Rock” in New York City.  (Theo Wargo / Getty Images )