Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

2001
49m
6.5

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Overview

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."

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 3, 2001
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1388771

Cast

Lou Reed
Lou Reed

Self

David Bowie
David Bowie

Self

Key Crew

Bob Smeaton
Director