Age, Biography and Wiki
Lou Reid (Louis Reid Pyrtle) was born on 13 September, 1954 in Union Grove, North Carolina, is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Lou Reid's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Louis Reid Pyrtle |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
13 September 1954 |
| Birthday |
13 September |
| Birthplace |
Union Grove, North Carolina |
| Nationality |
North
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 69 years old group.
Lou Reid Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Lou Reid height not available right now. We will update Lou Reid's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Lou Reid Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lou Reid worth at the age of 69 years old? Lou Reid’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from North. We have estimated Lou Reid's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Lou Reid Social Network
Timeline
Louis Reid Pyrtle (born September 13, 1954 in Union Grove, North Carolina) is an American bluegrass singer, band leader, and multi-instrumentalist.
Reid grew up on a tobacco farm in Moore Springs, North Carolina.
His father also worked as a construction supervisor.
When Reid was a young boy his father took him to see Flatt & Scruggs, and Reid has loved bluegrass music ever since.
In his early teens, Reid played acoustic bass with the band Bluegrass Buddies, then joined the bluegrass group Southbound, who recorded one album for Rebel Records.
He played banjo with them from 1973 to 1979.
Other members included Jimmy Haley (guitar), Dennis Severt (mandolin), and Doug Campbell (bass).
In 1979, Lou joined Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, playing bass guitar.
Quicksilver consisted of Lawson (mandolin), Reid (bass), Terry Baucom (banjo), and Jimmy Haley (guitar).
Reid recorded three albums with Quicksilver.
Reid was with the Ricky Skaggs Band from 1982 to 1986, playing a number of instruments and providing harmony vocals.
Reid replaced Phil Rosenthal as lead singer and guitarist for the Seldom Scene in 1986.
Reid was a member of the Seldom Scene for six years, then left in 1993 for Nashville to tour with Vince Gill and Vern Gosdin.
In 1994, Lou Reid and Carolina received the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award.
Carolina's first album Carolina Blue was followed in 1995 by Carolina Moon.
Then Baucom left the band to pursue his own career.
In 1995, the album Carolina Moon was nominated for Album of the Year by the IBMA.
When John Duffey died in 1996, Ben Eldridge brought Reid back to the Seldom Scene, while also continuing to perform and record with his band Carolina.
In 1996, Carolina released a third album Lou Reid & Carolina and in 2010 released Blue Heartache.
Reid met his wife Christy in 2001 when she auditioned for Carolina as a bass player.
She got the job, and three years later they were married.
Christy Reid joined Carolina in 2002.
She first joined as guitar player, and moved to bass in 2005.
It would be five years and a line-up change before Reid and Carolina's next release, Time, in 2005.
Reid was joined this time by vocalist Christy Reid, guitarist Kevin Richardson, banjoist Trevor Watson, and bassist Joe Hannabach.
Released on Lonesome Day Records, the album also featured a number of high-profile guest appearances, including Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Douglas.
Reid joined the reunited bluegrass supergroup Longview in 2008 to record Deep in the Mountains.
