THE ANDROGYNY HALL OF FAME

Lou Reed: Almost singlehandedly created the deca-rock of the Seventies, both musically and thematically. The Velvet Underground was his brainchild. What do you think “Lady Godiva’s Operation” was about? Ironically victimised by his spawn on the eve of his belated stardom. Came out of the closet, then proceeded to get married. Sad sagging genius.

Rod Stewart: Rod’s appeal cuts both ways. This may have something to do with his clothing, which, though cut in the usual Anglo-pop fashion, runs heavily to colors we don’t usually associate with hard-rockers like Mr. Stewart — thrilling pinks and flaming reds rule the closet of this exquisitely costumed crooner. There is also the matter of the notorious Stewart haircut, which has less in common with “Little Red Rooster,” than is &t first apparent; not to mention Rod & the Faces’ propensity to throw parties which become legendary. Despite it all, the fable says, Rod’s a football player (soccer star to you) at heart.