Overview
Emerging from the New York City art scene in the mid-1960s, [[the-velvet-underground|The Velvet Underground]] was the brainchild of Lou Reed and John Cale, blending rock with experimental sounds that influenced countless artists. With their provocative lyrics and experimental approach, they became a cornerstone of the [[counterculture|1960s counterculture]] movement, shaping genres like punk rock and alternative music. Despite a rocky start commercially, their legacy endures, with albums like [[the-velvet-underground-and-nico|The Velvet Underground & Nico]] often cited as some of the greatest records of all time.