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Anthony DeCurtis discusses Lou Reed

Anthony DeCurtis discusses Lou Reed

He's interviewed everyone from Keith Richards and Paul Simon to Janet Jackson and Prince. Now we interview him.

Join Rolling Stone writer and IU alumnus Anthony DeCurtis (Ph.D. ’80, English) for a brief history of the five-decade career of legendary artist Lou Reed. DeCurtis will read from his recently published book, Lou Reed: A Life, and then sit down for an interview and audience Q&A with Sotheby's host David Goodman (B.A. '84, History). A reception with light hors d'oeuvres will follow.

The evening will also include a book signing, with copies of Lou Reed: A Life available for purchase. Whether you’re a Lou Reed fan or simply enjoy music history, this event is for you.

Anthony DeCurtis’s visit is sponsored by the IU College of Arts and Sciences.

Anthony DeCurtis discusses Lou Reed

November 28
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Sotheby's
1334 York Ave.
New York, NY

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Featuring:

Anthony DeCurtis

Writer and Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone

Anthony DeCurtis (Ph.D. '80, English) is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone, where his work has appeared for 35 years, and serves as a distinguished lecturer in the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of Rocking My Life Away: Writing About Music and Other Matters and In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work. DeCurtis is also the editor of Present Tense: Rock & Roll and Culture and Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer. DeCurtis' liner notes for the Eric Clapton box set Crossroads won a Grammy Award in the Best Album Notes category, and he has appeared as a commentator on MTV, VH1, The Today Show, and many other news and entertainment programs. He is a winner of the College of Arts and Sciences' 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award.

David Goodman

Executive vice president of digital development and marketing, Sotheby's

David Goodman (B.A. '84, History) joined Sotheby’s in May 2015 as executive vice president, digital development and marketing. Over the past three years, he has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed to generate growth, insight, and change across a variety of areas including content creation, marketing, online sales, best-in-class client-facing technology and products across multiple platforms, creative services, and live experiences. Goodman came to Sotheby’s from The Madison Square Garden Company, where he was the president of productions and live entertainment. Prior to his role at MSG, he was a president at CBS, running various divisions/groups with responsibilities including marketing, production, distribution, sales, live events, technology, audience development, and digital products and services. Goodman has also served as an executive at Warner Bros., The Warner Music Group, and Saban Entertainment, where he ran various businesses both in the U.S. and abroad.

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If you have any questions about this event, please e-mail College of Arts and Sciences Director of Alumni Relations Vanessa Cloe.

Anthony DeCurtis discusses Lou Reed

Anthony DeCurtis discusses Lou Reed

Anthony DeCurtis discusses Lou Reed

November 286:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Featuring:

Anthony DeCurtis

David Goodman

Questions?

College of Arts & Sciences social media channels

November 28
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM