Lou Reed

Lou Reed was a rock musician best known for being the lead vocalist for psychedelic rock band The Velvet Underground. While the Underground did not have much success themselves, Reed had notable success after he went solo. He had a few successful albums with Walk on the Wild Side being a hit single. After his 2013 passing, he was shortly inducted into the actual Hall of Fame. This surprised many as he had already been inducted as a member of the Underground and his solo work was not as well-remembered. It is believed he had received a "sympathy vote". Unlike the Underground, Reed updated his solo work in a more new wave style.