Who is Maureen Tucker?
Q: Who is Maureen Tucker?
A: Maureen Tucker, also known as "Mo" or "Moe", is an American musician best known for being the drummer of the Velvet Underground in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Q: How did she become a member of the Velvet Underground?
A: Two of her brother Jim's friends, Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison, had started a band and when their drummer suddenly quit, she was asked to fill in for him and ended up staying with them full-time.
Q: What was her signature style?
A: She turned her bass drum on its side and began playing with mallets instead of drumsticks while standing up. This became her signature style. She also played trash cans a few times after her drums were stolen.
Q: What recordings did she play on?
A: She played on all the band's recordings for Verve Records and MGM's record label, as well as their concerts through the 1960s. She also sang lead vocals on "After Hours" and "I'm Sticking With You".
Q: Why did she take a break from drumming in 1970?
A: In 1970, Tucker had to take a break from drumming when she became pregnant. Billy Yule filled in for her until after her baby Kerry was born.
Q: Did Tucker pursue a solo career after leaving the Velvet Underground?
A: No, instead of pursuing a solo career, she went back to factory work and family life. Later on she began drumming with other bands including her own projects.
Q: Was Tucker present when The Velvet Underground was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
A: Yes, Tucker joined The Velvet Underground's 1990s reunions and was present when they were inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
