Lou Reed, iconic punk-poet, dead at 71 NEW YORK (AP) -- Lou Reed, the punk poet of rock n' roll who profoundly influenced generations of musicians as leader of the Velvet Underground and remained a vital solo performer for decades after, died Sunda

Lou Reed, iconic punk-poet, dead at 71 NEW YORK (AP) -- Lou Reed, the punk poet of rock n' roll who profoundly influenced generations of musicians as leader of the Velvet Underground and remained a vital solo performer for decades after, died Sunda