Lou Reed's lost treasure: The inside story of the rediscovered demo tapes

The archivists who trawled through the Lou Reed's office reveal how they came across the earliest versions of some of his greatest songs 

Lou Reed — Words & Music 1965 is released on Friday, Sept 16. 

 

Lou Reed’s Sister Ray office in New York’s West Village housed a cornucopia of artefacts spanning the singer’s life and career. Among this vast collection were his private photos, personal letters, tour memorabilia and bootlegs.