Reed helped shape world of rock

... credentials were reinforced by the patronage of Warhol, who had discovered them performing at the sleazy Greenwich Village night spot the Cafe Bizarre in 1966. Warhol helped secure the band's recording contract with MGM/Verve, and he was credited as ...

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