The Velvet UndergroundThough The Velvet Underground were critically and commercially unsuccessful in their time, in ensuing decades they have become a constant touchstone in art rock, punk, post punk, indie, avant pop, and alternative rock. In the 1970s and 80s, Lou Reed, John Cale and Nico produced a number of works that travelled a path between art and pop. In 1993, the original band members of Reed, Cale, Morrison, and Tucker briefly reunited for live appearances.