Tuesday, 29th October 2013
Rick Allen as Lou Reed
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has paid tribute to Lou Reed who died on 27th October aged 71.
Joe was quoted as one of a handful of musicians paying tribute to him in an article posted on many US radio station websites.
The title of one of his most famous songs 'Satellite Of Love' was featured on 'Rocket'.
Rick Allen posed as Lou from the cover of his 'Transformer' album in the booklet for YEAH! in 2006. The photo was taken by the original photographer Mick Rock.
Lou Reed Tribute - Joe Elliott Quote
"Lou Reed has been in my DNA since the Transformer album back in 1972. Def Leppard has borrowed lyrics and his image in the past and I'm proud to admit that."
"He was a maverick who went his own way with little regard to current trends. You have to admire an artist like that. Rest in peace Mr. Awkward."