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Episode 164: “White Light/White Heat” by the Velvet Underground

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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John Kayle's Dismissal

John Kayle was fired from the Velvet Underground in 1968. The band's manager Seznaq had been working at tensions between him and Kayle. Reed gave an ultimatum to Morrison, either Kayle went or he would. Nico recorded her second solo album with Kayle acting as a de facto producer.

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