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Lou Reed meets Perry Farrell

The Velvet Underground veteran Lou Reed delivers the keynote speech at the SXSW Music Conference in Austin, Texas (March 13). The 66-year-old rocker is one of several older-generation musicians at the festival. Van Morrison has played already, whilst Dolly Parton was forced to pull out for health reasons.

The Velvet Underground veteran Lou Reed delivers the keynote speech at the SXSW Music Conference in Austin, Texas (March 13). The 66-year-old rocker is one of several older-generation musicians at the festival. Van Morrison has played already, whilst Dolly Parton was forced to pull out for health reasons.

Watch the video of the Jane's Addiction man interviewing Reed now

Backstage at the SXSW festival this year Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell interviewed Lou Reed.

In the video Reed discusses performing his album 'Berlin' live, and the film that was made as a result of recording five of his shows.

The video of Perry Farrell interviewing Lou Reed is available to watch online now.

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