The remarkable Mr. Reed died today at the age of seventy-one. His influence on modern rock and pop was, of course, immense, and remains so; he also had a substantial and mutually beneficial relationship with the world of classical composition. Not many other pop musicians have had their albums played in full at Columbia University's Miller Theatre. Follow Steve Smith on Twitter for some excellent links and memories. Heartfelt condolences to Laurie Anderson.
More: Tributes by Sasha Frere-Jones, Ann Powers, Robert Christgau, and Alex Abramovich.
