Chris Wade

The Music of the Velvet Underground Chris Wade

Writer and musician Chris Wade looks at the work of the iconic and influential Velvet Underground, one of the most legendary, controversial and important groups of the past fifty years. From the Andy Warhol era through to the forgotten final years with Doug Yule, classic albums like The Velvet Underground and Nico, Loaded and White Light White Heat, and landmark live records like Live at Max's Kansas City are explored within. There are also interviews with such people as Velvets' drummer Moe Tucker, Doug Yule, Factory superstar and VU dancer Mary Woronov, plus other members of the band. Chris Wade is a UK based writer and musician. He runs the acclaimed music project Dodson and Fogg and regularly releases books and audiobooks.