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- Tom Verlaine — the guitar virtuoso, cofounder and “frontman” of the pioneering New York group Television, who died last year — might be the most low-key guitar hero in rock history. If he had only ever released “Marquee Moon,” Television’s galvanizing 1977 debut album, his place in history still would be assured: The album, which brought …
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Tom Verlaine, Guitarist And Vocalist Of Television, Dies At 73
Tom Verlaine, the co-founder, guitarist and vocalist of influential New York City rock band Television, has died at the age of 73. Verlaine’s passing was confirmed to The New York Times by Jesse Paris Smith (the daughter of Patti Smith), who noted he died following “a brief illness”. Verlaine was born Thomas Miller in Denville, […]
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Guitarist Tom Verlaine, born in Denville, co-founder of Television, dies at 73
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
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Tom Verlaine, punk-rock pioneer and legendary Television frontman, dies at 73
The musician cut his teeth at the center of the New York City punk scene, performing at historic venues like CBGB and Max's Kansas City.
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Tom Verlaine, Founder of Punk Group Television, Dead at 73
Gus Stewart/RedfernsTom Verlaine, the lead singer of rock band Television, whose songwriting and instrumental expertise were a huge influence on the development of rock music, died Saturday at the age of 73.Verlaine died “after a brief illness,” according to Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of musician Patti Smith, who announced Verlaine’s death.Verlaine formed the band in the 1970s alongside Richard Hell, whom he had met in school as a teen. The group released two albums—their debut Marquee Moon
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Guitarist Tom Verlaine, co-founder of Television, dies at 73
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads, has died.
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Tom Verlaine, Frontman of Television, Dead at 73
He passed away on Saturday following a "brief illness." Tom Verlaine, Frontman of Television, Dead at 73 Alex Young
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Tom Verlaine, Television Founder and Frontman, Dies at 73
Tom Verlaine, frontman for iconic punk band Television, has died at the age of 73. A press statement said that Verlaine died at his New York City home after battling a brief illness. Jessie Paris Smith, daughter of Verlaine’s friend and contemporary Patti Smith, also confirmed the news to the New York Times. In a … Tom Verlaine, Television Founder and Frontman, Dies at 73 Read More ? The post Tom Verlaine, Television Founder and Frontman, Dies at 73 appeared first on SPIN.
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Richard Gottehrer on Hit Songwriting, Producing Blondie and the Go-Go’s, and 25 Years of the Orchard
There’s a good chance that you’ve never heard the name Richard Gottehrer — but there’s an equally good chance that if you’re even a casual music fan, you know something, or several things, he’s done very well. As a songwriter in the early ‘60s, he co-wrote such hits as “I Want Candy,” “My Boyfriend’s Back” […]
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A Day in the Life of…Casper Skulls
Once upon a time, over a decade ago, guitarist Neil Bednisand singer Melanie St-Pierre met in their hometown of Sudbury, Ontario. Years went by and they wanted to start a band, so they put out an ad, and formed Casper Skulls in 2015. Melanie explains how they got their name: “The name is a reference … A Day in the Life of…Casper Skulls Read More ? The post A Day in the Life of…Casper Skulls appeared first on SPIN.
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‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Director Susan Seidelman on Casting Madonna and Shooting the ‘Sex and the City’ Pilot
For a certain generation of women, director Susan Seidelman’s second feature, “Desperately Seeking Susan,” is a formative text, an indelible record of New York in the ‘80s, from Madonna’s iconic hair bow to Rosanna Arquette’s spirited performance as the lead. With its cast of New York underground habitués, and fizzy pace set to the tune […]
