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Years after its formation, Velvet Undeground still shines like gold in the history of rock music. Though it may be thought to be underestimated in the 60s and 70s, the group has been and remains being a highly inspiring musical attempt which, with the presence of Andy Warhol, offered its listeners a monumentally established atmosphere where one could come across extreme themes and figures.
Rem, u2, sonic youth, david bowie, joy division , sisters of mercy, bauhaus, nirvana, sex pistols, stooges, pixies, placebo, iggy pop, echo & the bunnymen, spiritualized, brian eno, smiths, morrissey, violent femmes, my bloody valentine, strokes, birthday party, new york dolls, nick cave, jesus & the mary chain, ramones, yo la tengo, cabaret voltaire, patti smith, new order..One can come up with the names of many more bands and artists if he's to trace the incalculable influence of Velvet Underground on the following musical atmosphere.
But the band's influence is far more than mere......

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