Reed and Morrison left after 1970’s Loaded, leaving replacement bassist Doug Yule in charge for their final record. The band gradually lost key members – John Cale left after their second record, forced out of the band by Reed, who wanted to make the band more accessible. Brian Eno is often quoted as saying – “the first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.” The Velvet Underground are famous for their influence – despite a lack of commercial success during their tenure, they’re now critically revered. He also introduced the band to German vocalist Nico, who sang three songs on their debut record. The band were introduced to artist Andy Warhol, who negotiated a recording contract and showcased them in his multimedia road shows, which combined his films with the band’s music. The pair recruited guitarist Sterling Morrison and drummer Moe Tucker and The Velvet Underground was formed. Cale had worked with experimental composers John Cage and LaMonte Young, and Reed’s interest in alternative guitar tunings and drone notes provided common ground. The Velvet Underground began as a collaboration between frustrated songwriter Lou Reed and classically trained John Cale.
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