: A prominent transgender actress and subject of several other Reed songs.
: Played by Ritchie Dharma using brushes instead of sticks to maintain the song's gentle, rhythmic flow. 👥 The Characters (Warhol’s Superstars) Walk on the Wild Side
Despite its smooth sound, the lyrics were radical for 1972, touching on themes that were then considered "taboo," such as trans identity, drug use, and sex work. : A prominent transgender actress and subject of
"Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed is a groundbreaking 1972 hit that brought New York City's underground counterculture into the mainstream. Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, it remains a definitive piece of "Art Rock" and "Glam Rock" history. 🎸 The Sound and Production "Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed
: The baritone sax at the end was played by Ronnie Ross, the man who originally taught David Bowie how to play saxophone.
: A model and actor who starred in many of Warhol's films.
: A transgender actress who hitchhiked from Miami to NYC.