A Perfect Day : R.I.P. Lou Reed

Lou Reed passed away Sunday.  I was deeply saddened. Not only did I wear my Velvet Underground shirt on Monday but I also reflected on some of his music.  Earlier this year he was scheduled to play the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California and because he was sick he had to drop off.  I missed my chance to see him and I am still really bummed because he was the reason I bought the ticket.  Most people remember him from his hit "Take A Walk On The Wild Side" but I remember him as a beautiful soul who wasn't afraid to take chances and show his pain, his sadness, and open the world to himself in his music and art.  It is what we all aspire to be.   The people who read this blog and Rachel and her family I dedicate "Perfect Day" to you.   The sincerity in Mr. Reeds voice is the sincerity and honesty I bring to you in my blog and the passion, anger, and sadness is real.  Maybe Rachel thought lying, betraying, and hurting another would just go away but it hasn't, she destroyed someone's life.    The music is just a way to get through life's pain and Mr. Reed whether it was through the Velvet Underground or the harrowing Metal Machine Music was always honest and true.