Classic Albums - Season 3 - Eps 4: Lou Reed: Transformer
Co-produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, this 1972 landmark album took Lou Reed from cult idol to glam superstar status. Here Reed examines each track, discussing with engineer Ken Scott the creation process. Bassist Herbie Flowers shows us how the riff for 'Walk On The Wild Side', was recorded, and we see some archives of Lou's performances.
About Classic Albums
Title: Classic Albums
First Air Date: 1997-04-14
Last Air Date: 2021-10-08
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.7/10 (from 8 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 52
Network: VH1 Sky Arts BBC One BBC Four
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Isis Productions
Synopsis
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
