Lou Reed Wins GQ Inspiration Award

Genesis author Lou Reed was presented theGQ ‘Inspiration of the Year’ award last night by Ronnie Wood.

‘I believe in the power of punk. And tothis day, I wanna blow it up.’ – Lou Reed, tweeted by Gary Kemp from the GQAwards

Lou is visiting London to reveal his newlimited edition book with Mick Rock, TRANSFORMER.The photographic essay and record set shows how Lou Reed truly deserves the prestigious award. His music,style and art have inspired generations, and he continues to be an original andgroundbreaking artist today.

‘Lou has been a relentlessly originalartist in a modern world where imitation and appropriation have corroded thecitadels of inspiration.’ – Mick Rock in TRANSFORMER

‘I was using fashion to have fun and play.I guess I influenced people, but not as much as the guy who was first out theredoing it. The first one has got to be Little Richard, flat out of the box. Youcould never catch him!’ – Lou Reed in TRANSFORMER