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Several songs written by this musician employ a tuning scheme where every string on a guitar is tuned to the same note, which he nicknamed after his song “The Ostrich.” The refrain “It's so cold in Alaska” (-5[1])ends a song whose lyrics this man rewrote as a sequel to a song about a “Germanic Queen” named Caroline. LaMonte Young’s drone work inspired an album by this musician that Rolling Stone described as sounding like a “galactic (15[1])(*) refrigerator.” This artist was the lead singer on a 17-minute proto-noise rock song (-5[1])about a cross-dressing heroin dealer. A group led by this musician released the album White Light/White Heat, which includes the song “Sister Ray,” after ending their creative relationship with Andy Warhol. For 10 points, name this lead singer of the Velvet Underground. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Lou Reed (The song mentioned is “Stephanie Says”, which was rewritten as “Caroline Says II.” The album mentioned is Metal Machine Music.)
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Kenji ShimizuRollin in from Sturgis, The Cheyne GangHouston and friends36-5
S. A. ShenoyDr. Christopher Manners, MD – Samarra, IraqCornell C++7515
Young Fenimore LeeWhat is BH! And you are asking me? BHSUThe Enrique Trastamara Military Academy B88-5
Joel MilesThe Enrique Trastamara Military Academy BWhat is BH! And you are asking me? BHSU13010

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