One of the founding members of The Velvet Underground, Welsh musician John Cale, has announced three special shows rocking the music from The Velvet Underground & Nico.

It has been 50 years since the release of the band's debut album and its controversial subject matter. The band is known for their experimental performance, and ultimately, their influence on the late 1960's art-rock movement. John Cale and founding member, Lou Reed, explored the depths of rock and created music completely unheard of before. Songs like 'Heroin' and 'Venus in Furs' comprise the track listing created by Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker and Nico.

Cale will play The Velvet Underground & Nico in full in New York, Paris, and Liverpool in 2017 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album. Tickets for the May 26 performance at Liverpool Docklands are on sale now.