Sterling Morrison

Sterling Morrison was a legendary American guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock group The Velvet Underground. He had a unique style of electric guitar playing and his melodic bass lines provided the backbone of the band's sound. He was also known for his energetic backing vocals and his raucous sense of humor - they say he once joked "If the Velvet Underground had a mascot, it'd be a black cat wearing a top hat!" Morrison's playing was influential and highly regarded in the music world, with many of the top guitarists citing him as an inspiration. He was also a songwriter, with some of his most popular songs being "Foggy Notion" and "Stephanie Says". His music career spanned decades, and he continued to record and tour with The Velvet Underground until the late 1990s. He also released two solo albums and collaborated with many other musicians. Sterling Morrison will forever be remembered as a pioneering rock guitarist, and a master of the art.