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Lou Reed: The Ritz, New York

Abby Weissman, East Coast Rocker, 30 July 1986

"THIS IS THE new improved, nice-guy version of Lou Reed," Reed announced at his sold-out Ritz gig, the kick-off for a major tour. Some people in the audience cheered, some booed. Both sides have a point.

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