Several artists define the musical essence of New York City, but the late Lou Reed has a stronger claim than most. Born in the city, he was a key figure in one of rock's most influential bands, The Velvet Underground. After a false start in 1972 with his debut album, he released the aptly-titled Transformer, a perfect mix of Reed's pop sensibilities and his warped artistic vision. What followed over the next four decades was sometimes beautiful, sometimes difficult, but always rewarding. Dig deeper into the maverick mind of Lou Reed.