The Velvet Forum

And then there's always the clincher - 'your favourite VU album that features a skull'! Surely skulls were pivotal to all the VU albums? If not for skulls, Lou's brain would probably have fallen down his windpipe and he wouldn't have been able to sing properly. Haha! :lol: I voted for ATP, because ...

This is not only hilarious, but so appropriate. Thanks for the humorous and insightful report, mg!

Excuse this if it's already been posted, but I just recently ran across an awesome photography site with some really great photos of Reed, Cale, Nico, and many denizens of the pre- and post-punk scene in NYC (among others). Apparently some of Ms. Chernikowski's photos were used in the book, "Please ...

Thanks for the tip about the Nico yahoogroup, sars. I think I know the name of the book you are referring to - maybe the Warhol Look. That one's got some fabulous photos. Barnes and Noble was deep discounting new copies in-store recently, but your best bet online for a good new or used copy is ...

Wow, thanks for posting this link, Homme Fatale! I've been collecting VU/LR images for ages and have not seen several of these.

Mary

Paul Morissey?

Hi Rosie Lee,

I've been a Lou/Velvets fan for over 20 years, and I think I remember this one from one of Lou's bios. Is the answer The Pleasure Chest?

Thanks,

Mary