On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School in New Jersey.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

I wonder how many in the audience went out and started bands.

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1965 - Velvet Underground

Velvet Underground made their live debut when {they} played at Summit High School, New Jersey, the band were paid $75 for the gig.

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The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

℗ A Republic Records Release; ℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Released on: 2012-01-01

Producer: Andy Warhol
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: The Velvet Underground
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Omi Haden
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Norman Dolph
Studio Personnel, Engineer: John Licata
Composer Lyricist: Lou Reed

Sun Nov 12, 2023: On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School.

Sat Nov 12, 2022: On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School.

[prodigitalson]

1. Every 1990s alternative band I was into in college owes them a huge debt of gratitude

The Velvets, much like Syd Barrett era Floyd, I discovered through their artistic heirs like Bauhaus in th late 80s early 90s.

All that to say ...awesomeness!