# The Velvet Underground

> American rock band

**Wikidata**: [Q103550](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103550)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velvet_Underground)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-velvet-underground

## Summary

The Velvet Underground is a music group recognized across several genres, including art rock, noise rock, alternative rock, rock music, experimental rock, and folk rock[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Their notable works include The Velvet Underground & Nico, Sweet Jane, and I'm Waiting for the Man[11][12][13]. The group has received multiple prestigious awards, specifically the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.


## References

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32. [Source](http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/album/A91.htm)
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39. YouTube API