News: The Velvet Underground - John Cale Hosts Tribute To Nico

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Mark Lanegan and Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield are to perform at a special tribute to Nico.

The night is to be curated by John Cale of The Velvet Underground, who famously featured the model, actress and singer on their 1967 album 'The Velvet Underground And Nico'. The German Andy Warhol protégé, whose real name was Christa Päffgen, died in 1988 at the age of 49.

'Life Along The Borderline - A Tribute To Nico' takes place at the Royal Festival Hall on London's Southbank on 11th October. Also performing will be Peter Murphy of Bauhaus, and Nick Franglen, with...