Lou Reed's 1989 Concert History

Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground became regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice...

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 16, 1989
Lou Reed
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Kingswood Music Theatre, Canada's Wonderland Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Aug 07, 1989
Lou Reed
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Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Aug 05, 1989
Lou Reed Tampa Bay Performing Arts Centre Tampa, Florida, United States
Jul 04, 1989
Lou Reed
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OVO Arena Wembley London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 02, 1989
Rock Werchter 1989
Pixies / Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds / Elvis Costello / Joe Jackson / Lou Reed / Texas / R.E.M. / The Robert Cray Band / Tanita Tikaram
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Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
Jul 01, 1989
Rock Torhout '89
Pixies / Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds / Elvis Costello / Joe Jackson / Lou Reed / Texas / R.E.M. / The Robert Cray Band / Tanita Tikaram
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Festivalpark Torhout Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
Jun 05, 1989
Lou Reed

New York Tour

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The London Palladium London, England, United Kingdom
May 03, 1989
Lou Reed Chicago Theatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 15, 1989
Lou Reed
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Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 07, 1989
Lou Reed Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 04, 1989
Lou Reed Arie Crown Theater At McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 03, 1989
Lou Reed / The Feelies Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Mar 29, 1989
Lou Reed Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Mar 27, 1989
Lou Reed

Belkin and Budweiser Presents Lou Reed

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Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Mar 25, 1989
Lou Reed St. James Theatre New York, New York, United States
Mar 20, 1989
Lou Reed / The Feelies

New York on Broadway

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St. James Theatre New York, New York, United States
Mar 17, 1989
Lou Reed
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Tower Theatre Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 16, 1989
Lou Reed / The Feelies
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 10, 1989
Lou Reed / The Feelies

New York

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Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Lou Reed / The Feelies on Mar 16, 1989 [928-small]

Lou Reed / The Feelies
Mar 16, 1989
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Lou Reed on Jul 4, 1989 [842-small]

Lou Reed
Jul 4, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Lou Reed / The Feelies on Mar 16, 1989 [315-small]

Lou Reed / The Feelies
Mar 16, 1989
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Lou Reed / The Feelies on Mar 20, 1989 [073-small]

Lou Reed / The Feelies
Mar 20, 1989
 New York, New York, United States
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Rock Torhout '89 on Jul 1, 1989 [271-small]

Rock Torhout '89
Jul 1, 1989
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Lou Reed on Mar 27, 1989 [567-small]

Lou Reed
Mar 27, 1989
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  Uploaded by Mary Allan

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Lou Reed had?

Lou Reed has had 408 concerts.

What genre is Lou Reed?

Lou Reed is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, New Wave, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, Noise, Permanent Wave, Glam Rock, Proto-Punk, and Bay Area Hip Hop.

When was the last Lou Reed concert?

The last Lou Reed concert was on June 29, 2023 at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Lou Reed play live?

The songs that Lou Reed performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 10, 2012 concert at Royal Festival Hall in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Brandenburg Gate
  2. Heroin
  3. I'm Waiting for the Man
  4. Senselessly Cruel
  5. The View
  6. Mistress Dread
  7. Street Hassle
  8. Cremation (Ashes to Ashes)
  9. Think It Over
  10. Walk on the Wild Side
  11. Sad Song
  12. Junior Dad
  13. White Light/White Heat

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