The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground was a psychedelic rock band from the sixties. While they did not see much success, they have left a notable legacy. Rolling Stone Magazine considers them one of the greatest artists of all time. Post punk band The Psychedelic Furs were named after the Velvet Underground song Venus in Furs. Frontman Lou Reed would go on to have a successful solo career, with a few hit albums, his first live album going gold, and his single Walk on the Wild Side being a hit. Shortly after his 2013 death, Reed was inducted into the actual Hall of Fame. This surprised many at first as he had already been inducted as a member of the Velvet Underground and his solo work was not as well-remembered. It was rumored that he had received a "sympathy vote" because of his passing. When Reed went solo, he updated his style to a more new wave style. They are noted for their album The Velvet Underground and Nico, also known as "The Banana Album" due to its depiction of a banana. There is a tiny message that says "Peel slowly and see". When the flesh of the banana is peeled, the innards of the banana are revealed, but skin-colored, implying a penis. This is only found on early vinyl releases.