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Coffee Break: World of Warhol

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

August 06, 2025

Debbie Harry and Andy Warhol with an Amiga computer in 1985.
Debbie Harry and Andy Warhol with an Amiga computer in 1985.Dey St.

Wednesday is Andy Warhol’s birthday! Warhol was a leader in the Pop Art movement, but in addition to being a visual artist known for pieces like Campbell’s Soup Cans or depictions of Marilyn Monroe, he also had a large hand in music.

Warhol designed record covers, directed music videos, rubbed elbows with the musical elite, and even managed the group the Velvet Underground for a short time. Today, let’s create a playlist to explore the musical world and influence of Warhol.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists or songs relating to Andy Warhol would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
The Dandy Warhols- Minnesoter
David Bowie- Andy Warhol
The Velvet Underground- All Tomorrow's Parties
The Cars- Hello Again
The Rolling Stones- Sister Morphine
Grace Jones- Demolition Man

Coffee Break: World of Warhol