Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer (2001)
In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."
Director: Bob Smeaton
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Lou Reed as Self |
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David Bowie as Self |
| Directing | Bob Smeaton | Director |
| Production | Martin R. Smith | Producer |
| Sound | Tim Fraser | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Roger Grange | Camera Operator |