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Truce Called in Banana Fight Between Velvet Underground and Andy Warhol's Estate

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:47:12 +0000

A federal judge has dismissed the recent legal tug of war between the Velvet Underground and Andy Warhol’s estate. The court battle started when the Warhol Foundation announced plans to license the artist’s well-known banana print — memorably featured on the cover of the 1967 album ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ — to the Incase [...]

Velvet Underground, Rush + More Featured on 'Lords of Salem' Soundtrack

Dave Lifton — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:21:07 +0000

The Velvet Underground and Rush -- as disparate classic rock bands as you can find - will nonetheless soon find themselves on the same album. Both groups will be featured on the soundtrack to 'The Lords of Salem,' a new film by Rob Zombie.

45 Years Ago: The Velvet Underground Release 'White Light, White Heat'

Dave Swanson — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:38:13 +0000

If you look up the phrase 'glorious racket,' chances are a picture of the Velvet Underground's second album, 'White Light, White Heat' will appear. That description fits each and every one of its 40 minutes perfectly. Unlike the haunting beauty of their flawless debut album, 'White Light,' which was released on Jan. 30, 1968, drops a bit of the artiness and supplements it with rage and raw power.

The Velvet Underground Get Doubly Covered by Mark Lanegan and Ralph Stanley for 'Lawless' Soundtrack

Chad Childers — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:00:03 +0000

It look as though the curator of the music for the upcoming film ‘Lawless’ has a fondness for a particular Velvet Underground song, as there are two cover versions of ‘White Light/White Heat’ that turn up on the soundtrack, due this Tuesday (Aug. 29).

The Velvet Underground's 'The Velvet Underground & Nico' Album Gets 45th Anniversary Six-Disc Box Set Reissue

Chad Childers — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:30:15 +0000

It’s a good year for anniversary reissues. The latest to surface this year will be the Velvet Underground‘s 1967 debut disc, ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico,’ which is slated for an Oct. 1 street date. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the classic release, and the Quietus reports that Universal Music aren’t skimping on [...]