Best Celebrity Twitter Tributes to Rock Rebel Lou Reed

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Lou Reed posed smoking a cigarette during an interview in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1976

Lou Reed, a seminal artist and major influence on the music industry, died Sunday of a cause related to his recent liver transplant. The 71-year-old musician’s career ranged over 50 years, most notably as a founding member of the The Velvet Underground and then as a solo artist. News of Reed’s death was felt across Twitter Sunday, where fans and peers shared their memories of the rock icon.

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— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed.Thank you for your beautiful/dark lyrics/music and stance on life.You inspired me from my teenage years right up till today.

— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) October 27, 2013

Very sad to hear the news of Lou Reed's passing. Another rocknroll legend has left us mere mortals behind. Thanks for the inspiration, Lou.

— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) October 27, 2013

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“heavenly wine and roses…seem to whisper to me….when you smile ..” RIP Lou Reed

— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) October 27, 2013

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My friend Lou Reed came to the end of his song. So very sad.But hey, Lou, you'll always take a walk on the wild side. Always a perfect day.

— Salman Rushdie (@SalmanRushdie) October 27, 2013

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When you think the night has seen your mind, That inside your twisted and unkind, Let me stand to show that you are blind. #RIPLouReed

— Johnny Greenwood (@johnnyg10) October 27, 2013

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Deepest Gratitude Lou Reed. Peace. http://t.co/PRmDlX2hOK

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. We thank you – Rock N Roll thanks you. Thank goodness the music lives forever

— Langhorne Slim (@LanghorneSlim) October 27, 2013

RIP TO A GREAT FRIEND A FELLOW MUSICIAN. FROM MAXES TO THE MASSES YOU MADE THE WORLD SING. I LOVE YOU LOU! #LouReed

— Steven Tyler (@IamStevenT) October 27, 2013

Born in Brooklyn, he lived life as a New York original. Chirlane and I extend our condolences to Lou Reed's family and friends.

— Bill de Blasio (@deBlasioNYC) October 27, 2013

Mr LOU REED had himself a dream: Velvet the underground & change the music scene. Now he's up & gone away. #RIP Lou Reed, an un-Perfect Day.

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 27, 2013

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Best Celebrity Twitter Tributes to Rock Rebel Lou Reed