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Jun 26, 2012

The 100 Greatest Brooklynites: 40 to 31

By Brooklyn Magazine and Brooklyn Magazine Staff

31. Lou Reed
Ugh, Lulu, we know. But honestly Lou Reed could record a hundred Lulus from now until he dies and we’d still forgive him and include him on this list. Why? Three simple words: Metal Machine Music.

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