Lou Reed, R.I.P.

Lou Reed, a rock and rock original, just recently passed away.  I have been a long time listener of his material stretching from the Velvet Underground to his sizable solo work. I saw him perform live only once.  It was in the mid-1980's at the Old Waldorf club in San Francisco.  The club was basically a glorified bar with a stage.  Lou performed a very strong set.  The tone wasn't of the live "Rock and Roll Animal" style rock histrionics of hired gun immaculate solos and playing but a stripped down, basic rock band approach.  I think it was one of the best live rock shows I have ever seen. Lou will be missed.  What a remarkable song writer, performer and personality.