Lou Reed remembered: Saved the day by headlining Daily News critic's union fund-raiser

[Omaha Steve]

Great story! FULL title: Lou Reed remembered: Singer and man of the people saved the day by headlining Daily News critic's union fund-raiser

http://www.nydailynews.com/lou-reed-saved-day-article-1.1499048

Rock star who championed workers' rights performed in 1991 at a Daily News strike event, along with Pete Seeger, Q-Tip and the Roches
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Published: Monday, October 28, 2013, 2:03 PM
Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 5:24 PM


Lou Reed famously hated critics. His tussles with the press over the years became legendary.

But I have a personal memory of Lou that could blow his journalist-loathing image out of the water.

Back in 1991, when I — along with hundreds of other Daily News workers — went on strike, I found myself part of the “party committee.” Our group was tasked with setting up a high-profile fund-raising event for the cause, and at our first planning meeting I made the mistake of getting up to go to the bathroom.

When I returned, the other committee members smiled widely at me and announced: “Good news — you’re getting the talent!”

Oh, joy.

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Since he lined up other performers like The Roches I'm adding my favorite Roches video - Big Nuthin'

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