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Television was an American rock band from New York City, most notably active in the 1970s. The group's most prominent lineup consisted of Tom Verlaine (vocals, guitar), Richard Lloyd (guitar), Billy Ficca (drums), and Fred Smith (bass).
- 1973–1978, 1991–1993, 2001–2023
Jan 29, 2023 · By Jon Pareles. Jan. 29, 2023. Tom Verlaine was present at the creation of New York City punk. His band Television held a residency at CBGB in the club’s first years. But his music was never...
- Jon Pareles
About Television. Television were a New York punk band formed by friends Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell. As the band approached success, Hell was forced out due to having too much energy and a...
Formed. 1973 in New York, NY. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. American Punk, New York Punk, Proto-Punk, Punk, Punk/New Wave. Group Members. Billy Ficca, Fred Smith, Richard Lloyd, Tom Verlaine, Richard Hell. Submit Corrections. Explore Television's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Television on AllMusic.
Television, American rock group that played a prominent role in the emergence of the punk–new-wave movement. With Television’s first single, “Little Johnny Jewel” (1975), and much-touted debut album, Marquee Moon (1977), the extended guitar solo found a place in a movement that generally rebelled.
- Stephen Seddon
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Marquee Moon is the debut album by American rock band Television. It was released on February 8, 1977, by Elektra Records. In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act on the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra.
Television. American rock band founded in New York City in 1973. In 2007 Richard Lloyd announced he would be amicably leaving the band, he was replaced by Jimmy Rip who was playing with Tom Verlaine since early 1980s. Tom Verlaine died 2023, effectively ending Television.
