Lou Reed was inducted posthumously into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland on Saturday.
Reed, who passed away October 27, 2013 from liver disease at the age of 71, was introduced by longtime friend and artist Patti Smith.
It was the singer’s second Rock Hall honor: Reed and The Velvet Underground were inducted by Smith in 1996.
Reed’s widow, musician Laurie Anderson, was on hand to accept the award on behalf of her late husband.
"Lou understood pain and he understood beauty," said Anderson. "He knew these two were often intertwined. That was what energized him and made him vibrate.
"You change forever when you have the love of your life die in your arms. When Lou died in my arms, I watched as he did tai chi with his hands. I watched the joy and surprise that came over his face when he died."
The musical tribute to Reed saw the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and Nick Zinner deliver a version of "Vicious," followed by a Beck performance of "Satellite Of Love."
Reed was inducted at the 30th annual ceremony along with Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bill Withers, Ringo Starr and the “5” Royales.
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