Sterling Morrison | |
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![]() Morrison in 1966 | |
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Birth name | Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. |
Born | East Meadow, New York, U.S. | August 29, 1942
Died | August 30, 1995 Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. | (aged 53)
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1965-1995 |
Formerly of | The Velvet Underground |
Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. (August 29, 1942 – August 30, 1995)[1] was an American guitarist, best known as one of the founding members of the rock band the Velvet Underground, usually playing electric guitar, occasionally bass guitar, and singing backing vocals.
Unlike bandmates Lou Reed, Doug Yule, John Cale, Maureen Tucker and Nico, Morrison never released a solo album or made recordings under his own name. He was nevertheless an essential element of the group's sound as a guitarist whose percussive and syncopated rhythm playing and melodic lead parts provided the foil for Lou Reed's improvisational rhythm and lead guitar riffs.[1]
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