What instrument did Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. play?
Q: What instrument did Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. play?
A: Morrison played guitar, as well as rhythm and bass guitars, and sang backing vocals.
Q: Who founded the Velvet Underground?
A: The Velvet Underground was founded by Lou Reed, John Cale, and Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr.
Q: How did the band get its name?
A: The band gained the name "The Velvet Underground" when another college friend of theirs, Jim Tucker, brought them a book with that title.
Q: Who was the drummer for the Velvet Underground?
A: Jim Tucker's sister Maureen became the band's drummer.
Q: What happened when Doug Yule replaced John Cale in the band?
A: When Doug Yule replaced John Cale in the band, Morrison played lead guitar full-time while Yule sometimes pushed for that role.
Q: What did Morrison do during 1970 while still playing with the Velvets?
A: During 1970 while still playing with the Velvets, Morrison went back to City College of New York and completed his Bachelor's degree in English while also performing at Max's Kansas City restaurant and bar in New York.
Q: What job did he take after leaving the Velvets?
A: After leaving the Velvets late in 1970, Morrison took a teaching job at Texas A&M University where he taught college throughtout most of 70s and 80s before returning to New York to become a tugboat captain.
