Sterling Morrison

Sterling Morrison
Morrison in 1966
Morrison in 1966
Background information
Birth nameHolmes Sterling Morrison Jr.
Born(1942-08-29)August 29, 1942
East Meadow, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 1995(1995-08-30) (aged 53)
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass guitar
  • vocals
Years active1965-1995
Formerly ofThe Velvet Underground

Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. (August 29, 1942 – August 30, 1995)[1] was an American guitarist, best known as one of the founding members of the rock band the Velvet Underground, usually playing electric guitar, occasionally bass guitar, and singing backing vocals.

Unlike bandmates Lou Reed, Doug Yule, John Cale, Maureen Tucker and Nico, Morrison never released a solo album or made recordings under his own name. He was nevertheless an essential element of the group's sound as a guitarist whose percussive and syncopated rhythm playing and melodic lead parts provided the foil for Lou Reed's improvisational rhythm and lead guitar riffs.[1]

  1. ^ a b Unterberger, Richie. "Sterling Morrison". AllMusic. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2013.