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Sterling Morrison

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Sterling Morrison

Original Name
Holmes
Birth
East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, USA
Death
30 Aug 1995 (aged 53)
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Burial
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Rock Musician. He was a founding member and rhythm guitarist for the now legendary rock group "The Velvet Underground." Alongside band members, Lou Reed, John Cale, Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule, the band released four classic albums including: "The Velvet Underground & Nico" (1967), "White Light/White Heat" (1968), "The Velvet Underground" (1969) and "Loaded"(1970). In 1996, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Velvet Underground.
Rock Musician. He was a founding member and rhythm guitarist for the now legendary rock group "The Velvet Underground." Alongside band members, Lou Reed, John Cale, Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule, the band released four classic albums including: "The Velvet Underground & Nico" (1967), "White Light/White Heat" (1968), "The Velvet Underground" (1969) and "Loaded"(1970). In 1996, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Velvet Underground.

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Gravesite Details

Large boulder, engraved MORRISON, approximately 5' east of nameplate.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Mar 11, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8822/sterling-morrison: accessed ), memorial page for Sterling Morrison (29 Aug 1942–30 Aug 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8822, citing Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.