'UP-TIGHT' THE VELVET UNDERGROUND STORY

Explore the captivating history of one of rock's most influential and avant-garde bands with Up-Tight: The Velvet Underground Story by Victor Bockris. This engaging biography offers a thorough examination of The Velvet Underground, detailing their revolutionary impact on music, culture, and art.

Victor Bockris, acclaimed for his detailed biographies and music journalism, presents an in-depth account of the band’s origins, their innovative sound, and their journey through the 1960s and beyond. With extensive interviews, archival research, and candid insights, Bockris illuminates the complex dynamics among band members—Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, and Maureen Tucker—as well as their collaborations with the legendary Andy Warhol and their pioneering influence on the music world.