A few years after Reed s death, comes the thrilling, provocative story of his complex life. Anthony DeCurtis interviewed Reed extensively and knew him well. With unparalleled access to Reed s friends, family, and dozens of other intimate relations, DeCurtis brings Reed s story compellingly alive and deepens our understanding of his indelible music. We travel deep into the underground artist clubs, listen along in the studio as the Velvet Underground record their signature work, and revel in Reed s relationship with legendaries like Andy Warhol, Patti Smith, and David Bowie.