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Lou Reed reveals his concern for Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse Shockwaves NME Awards Show

Amy Winehouse Shockwaves NME Awards Show

The Velvet Underground legend is a big fan of the infamous singer

Ex-Velvet Underground frontman and legendary solo artist Lou Reed has admitted he’s a fan of Amy Winehouse.

The veteran rocker has also expressed his hope that the singer is coping with her apparent problems.

Asked what new music he’s currently listening to, Reed replied: “I like Amy Winehouse – I hope everything's ok with her, but what a great song.”

The singer also praised and The Killers, describing the latter as a “genuinely great” band, he told Pitchfork.

As previously reported Reed has recently collaborated with The Killers on a track, ‘Tranquilize’, for their forthcoming rarities compilation.

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