Tom Verlaine, whose television group in the 1980s was one of the most influential groups on New York’s punk scene, has died at the age of 73 in Manhattan.
Jesse Paris Smith, Patti Smith’s daughter, announced the death, calling it “after a short illness” in her statement. .
Television was not a huge commercial success, but Verlaine had a huge impact on guitarists of the time and continued as a solo artist after the group broke up after two albums.
Verlaine was the band’s lead singer and did most of the songwriting. Their deep lyrics and the band’s somewhat ethereal sound made them a favorite of those who wanted to add a little artistry to their rock. The former Thomas Miller took the name of the poet Paul Verlaine as an extra.
Signed to Elektra Records, Television’s first major label album. marquee moon, arrived in 1977. Increasing tensions between Verlaine and co-founder Richard Hell led to television being shut down after the second album. Adventure1978. They reunited in 1992 for an album for Capitol Records and occasional live performances thereafter.
During his solo career, Verlaine released eight solo albums between 1979 and 1992. After that he was silent for 14 years and returned in 2006 songs and other things and the instrumental set Aroundboth were released simultaneously on the Chicago independent label Thrill Jockey.
He also spent time backing Patti Smith on her albums Away again, gung ho, twelve, and scared
No information about survivors or memorial plans has been released.
Writer: Bruce Herring
Source: Deadline
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