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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:49 AM Nov 12

On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School in New Jersey.

I wonder how many in the audience went out and started bands.

Hat tip, This Day in Music

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November 12th

1965 - Velvet Underground


Velvet Underground made their live debut when {they} played at Summit High School, New Jersey, the band were paid $75 for the gig.


Venus In Furs

The Velvet Underground

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The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

℗ A Republic Records Release; ℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Released on: 2012-01-01

Producer: Andy Warhol
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: The Velvet Underground
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Omi Haden
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Norman Dolph
Studio Personnel, Engineer: John Licata
Composer Lyricist: Lou Reed

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On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School in New Jersey. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 12 OP
Every 1990s alternative band I was into in college owes them a huge debt of gratitude prodigitalson Nov 12 #1

prodigitalson

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1. Every 1990s alternative band I was into in college owes them a huge debt of gratitude
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:53 AM
Nov 12

The Velvets, much like Syd Barrett era Floyd, I discovered through their artistic heirs like Bauhaus in th late 80s early 90s.

All that to say ...awesomeness!

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