- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHolmes Sterling Morrison Jr.
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Sterling Morrison grew up in Long Island, New York and was the oldest of six children. He briefly attended the University of Illinois and three other colleges. At one of those colleges (Syracuse University) he met Lou Reed, with whom he would go on to form the Velvet Underground. The band lasted for 3 years, and released 5 albums. After the breakup of the Velvet Underground, Morrison returned to school and received a doctorate in medival studies. He played in several bands until his death in 1995.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseDargan. Martha(1971 - August 30, 1995) (his death)
- 1 son, 1 daughter
- Member of The Velvet Underground. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the group) in 1996.
- Quit The Velvet Underground while they were on tour in Texas. He enrolled as a student at the University of Texas Austin focusing on medieval studies. In Austin he became a Teaching Assistant and eventually completed a PhD.
- Dropped out of college in his senior year, eventually joining The Velvet Underground. Obtained his Bachelor's degree at City College of New York during 1970, when the Velvets had a residency at Max's Kansas City; he rode a bicycle between school and the club.
- Is portrayed by Michael Stephens in Factory Girl (2006).
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