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Alternative Music's True Definition
- Alternative music is defined more by what it isn't than what it is, making the term broad and vague.
- It reflects the artist's inner truth over commercial success or societal commentary.
Velvet Underground's Cultural Role
- The Velvet Underground combined rock and roll, low art, with high art, creating a groundbreaking musical experience.
- Their music was too raw and real to fit the 60s hippie culture, marking the genesis of alternative music.
Lou Reed's Anxiety and Hostility
- Lou Reed suffered panic attacks and social withdrawal, sometimes locking himself away from visitors.
- His fragile temperament led to confrontational and hostile behavior often described as 'nasty.'