CinemaOSMovie · 2001 · 0h 49m · NR

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

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In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."

Directed byBob Smeaton

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0h 49m
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EN
Released
December 3, 2001
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Eagle Rock EntertainmentIsis Production

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Lou Reed

Lou Reed

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David Bowie

David Bowie

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Bob Smeaton
Bob Smeaton
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Martin R. Smith

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