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MARCH 1967: THE VELVET UNDERGOUND RELEASE THEIR FIRST ALBUM.
Andy Warhol was credited as “producer” on The Velvet Underground and Nico album. The album’s release had been delayed because a special machine had to be made to manufacture the original cover, designed by Warhol, of a banana that could be peeled. (UT105)
Newspapers and magazines refused to take ads for for the album because of the controversial nature of the songs dealing with drugs and sadomasochism – apart from Grove Press’ alternative publication, the Evergreen Review. The majority of radio stations refused to play it.
ERIC EMERSON sued MGM for putting his picture on the back cover without a release. MGM withdrew the album for six weeks while they airbrushed Eric’s face off the cover.
LOU REED decided not to play again in New York because of the reaction to the album. He did not play New York again until 1970
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