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Also Known As Lewis Allan Reed
Born March 2, 1942 • New York City • New York
Died October 27, 2013 (aged 71) • New York
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2015) • Grammy Award (1998)
Notable Family Members spouse Laurie Anderson

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