#TodayInHistory: #OnThisDay in 1970, The Velvet Underground released “Loaded.” The album featured psychedelic art of the #NYCsubway by Stanislaw Zagorski. The classic 1960s “TA" (short for Transit Authority) logo is visible on the entrance globe.
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By 1969 Verve Records was losing money and decided to drop their controversial, unprofitable bands including The Velvet Underground. Atlantic Records agreed to pick up The Velvet Underground provided they produce an album that was “loaded with hits”, inspiring the title.
Founding member Lou Reed was so disgusted by the commercial sell out that he quit the band before "Loaded" was released.
Do you have "Loaded" in your record collection?
The #VelvetUnderground were a quintessential #NYC band of the late 1960s playing frequently at Max’s Kansas City and at events at Andy Warhol’s studio. They signed with Verve Records in 1967 and recorded three albums that are now considered classics, although they didn’t sell well in their day.