
October 14, 1935 · 90 years old
La Monte Thornton Young is an American avant-garde composer, musician, and artist recognized as one of the first American minimalist composers. His works are cited as examples of post-war experimental and contemporary music, and were tied to New York's downtown music and Fluxus art scenes.

The Velvet Underground explores the multiple threads that converged to bring together one of the most influential bands in rock and roll.