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How the Velvet Underground's 1967 album became a chart hit decades later

The album became a success decades after its release.
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This 1967 Rock Album Was Initially A Flop — Then Became A Timeless Classic

On this day in 1967, The Velvet Underground and Nico released their self-titled debut album. Despite the huge success of contemporary rock bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, the Velvet ...
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The Day Nico Died

"Her manager, Alan Wise, said she died in a hospital on the island a few hours after the accident," The New York Times ...
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This 1960s Flop Ended Up Being the Most Important Album in Alternative Rock History

Audrey Connelly is a writer living and working in Boston, MA. Music is and has always been one of the most important parts of her life. While rock & roll is her true love, Audrey's taste runs the ...
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This 1967 Rock Album Was Initially A Flop — Then Became A Timeless Classic

View post: One of 'The Best Comedy Series of All Time' Gets Return Date—and a Pleasant Surprise The Velvet Underground & Nico's debut was initially rejected by critics and radio. It later gained ...
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How The Velvet Underground's 1967 Album Became a Chart Hit Decades Later

Not all albums are a charting success upon their initial release, but it doesn't mean that they won't find fame years later. When it was first released, the album failed to find commercial success, ...