The Velvet Underground

by Richard Witts

Though The Velvet Underground existed for no more than three years with its original lineup, it is considered to be not just the "ultimate New York band" but one of the most influential rock groups ever. Among its devotees are David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Patti Smith, Joy Division, and Nirvana, along with hot new groups such as the White Stripes and the Strokes. Witts places the band and its genesis in the cultural context of Manhattan's beatnik...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253218322
• ISBN13: 9780253218322
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"