Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer (2001)
In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."
Director: Bob Smeaton
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: December 3, 2001
Cast
- Lou Reed - Self
- David Bowie - Self
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
guitar player, singer-songwriter, art rock, lou reed, american musician, transformer, 'walk on the wild side'
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- What is Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer about?
- In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."
- Who directed Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer?
- Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer was directed by Bob Smeaton.
- Who stars in Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer?
- Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer stars Lou Reed, David Bowie.
- How long is Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer?
- Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer?
- Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer produced?
- Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer was produced in United States of America.