Sterling Morrison

Q: Did Sterling Morrison win any awards during his career?

While Morrison did not win major individual awards, The Velvet Underground has received considerable recognition and is often cited as one of the most influential bands in music history.

Q: What was Sterling Morrison's first film appearance?

Sterling Morrison's first notable film appearance was in the documentary 'The Velvet Underground and Nico', released in 1966.

Q: Which Velvet Underground album features Sterling Morrison prominently?

Morrison's guitar work is prominently featured on The Velvet Underground's debut album 'The Velvet Underground & Nico', released in 1967.

Q: What did Sterling Morrison do after his music career?

After his music career, Sterling Morrison became a professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin, where he taught literature.

Q: What was Sterling Morrison's estimated net worth?

Sterling Morrison's estimated net worth was around 5 million USD at the time of his passing.

Q: What impact did Sterling Morrison have on rock music?

Sterling Morrison's innovative guitar style and contribution to The Velvet Underground helped shape the direction of rock music and influenced countless artists.

Q: When and where did Sterling Morrison pass away?

Sterling Morrison passed away on 30 August 1995, in New York City, New York, USA, after battling lymphoma.

Known for

The Velvet Underground (2021)

IMDb 7.4 / 10

2021 / Documentary, Music / 120mins

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes,...

Name

Sterling Morrison

Height

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Born

28 August 1942, East Meadow, New York, USA

Spouses

Mimi Stern-Wolfe (1973–1995)

Children

1 child, name not publicly known

Parents

Hugh Morrison, Mary Morrison

Estimated Net Worth

5 million USD

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2021	Movie The Velvet Underground Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2018	Movie Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground The 29-minute experimental film Christmas on Earth caused a sensation when it first screened in New York City in 1964....	Unknown character	Not rated
2013	Movie Lou Reed - Remembered Film tribute to Lou Reed, who died in October, which looks at the extraordinarily transgressive life and career of one...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2006	Movie Velvet Underground: Under Review Velvet Underground Under Review is a 75 minute film reviewing the music and career of one of rock musics most...	Unknown character	Not rated
2005	Movie Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol Icon of pop art, Andy Warhol has marked the 20th century. This film pays tribute to him with the exceptional...	Unknown character	Not rated
1998	Movie Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled with interviews with Reed, his friends...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1995	Movie Nico Icon A look into the many lives of Christa Päffgen, otherwise known as Nico; from cutie German mädchen to the first...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1993	Movie Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe Spotlights the Velvet Underground's 1993 reunion tour of Europe, interspersing footage of the band's Paris concert and interviews with the...	Self	Not rated
1993	Movie The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII Seminal experimental rock band The Velvet Underground, who initially disbanded in 1970, perform a set at L'Olympia in Paris, France...	Unknown character	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1990	Movie Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections Jonas Mekas’s intimate diary film spans 1963 to 1990, capturing Andy Warhol alongside friends and collaborators from the New York...	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1970	Movie The Velvet Underground: Loaded Classic Album Expanded as a 6-Disc Set w/ Stereo, Mono and Surround Mixes, Rarities, & Live Recordings including Unreleased 1970...	Self	Not rated
1968	Movie Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York,...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1967	Movie The Velvet Underground in Boston This newly unearthed film, which Warhol shot during a concert at the Boston Tea Party, features a variety of filmmaking...	Unknown character	Not rated
1967	Movie Exploding Plastic Inevitable Exploding Plastic Inevitable was a series of multimedia events organised by Andy Warhol between 1966 and 1967, featuring musical performances...	Himself	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1966	Movie Moe Gets Tied Up Or "Moe in Bondage" - The "Moe" of the title is the Velvet Underground's drummer, Maureen Tucker, whose band-mates have...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1966	Movie The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards Documents each member of The Velvet Underground having their cards read at a big apartment party. The tarot reader is...	Himself	Not rated
1966	Movie SCREEN TEST [ST224]: STERLING MORRISON Sterling Morrison, bass guitarist of The Velvet Underground, is filmed in an extreme close-up of his left eye, which looks...	self	Not rated
1966	Movie SCREEN TEST [ST225]: STERLING MORRISON (SMOKING) Starts with a close-up of Sterling Morrison’s mouth, dragging heavily on a cigarette. When the camera zooms back we see...	Unknown character	Not rated
1966	Movie Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein This program profiles Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two of pop art's greatest icons. Back-to-back interviews highlight their differences. The...	Unknown character	Not rated
1966	Movie The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound The film depicts a rehearsal of The Velvet Underground including Nico, and is essentially one long loose improvisation.	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1966	Movie The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 The Velvet Underground's first public appearance, filmed in Super 8 at a Psychiatrist's Convention, at the Delmonico Hotel, New York,...	Unknown character	TMDB 3.0 / 10
1966	Movie Salvador Dalí Salvador Dalí is a 35-minute film directed by Andy Warhol. The film features surrealist artist Salvador Dalí visiting The Factory...	Self	TMDB 4.5 / 10
1966	Movie The Velvet Underground Rehearses A film of the Velvet Underground performing only discovered in recent years directed by Danny Williams shortly before his dissapearance.	Self	Not rated
1965	Movie Andy Warhol Screen Tests The films were made between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City. Subjects were captured in...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1964	Movie Whips Whips was one of the films mentioned in a half page ad in the April 7, 1966 issue of the...	Self	Not rated