On Tom Verlaine | Online Only | n+1
The Ramones were great, but Television made their CBs confreres sound like Johnny one notes. Television had chops, tunes, and weren’t afraid to stretch out and solo—they even had arrangements for god’s sake.
Stay updated with breaking news from Fender Jazzmaster. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Ramones were great, but Television made their CBs confreres sound like Johnny one notes. Television had chops, tunes, and weren’t afraid to stretch out and solo—they even had arrangements for god’s sake.
A tempting option for players interested in compact alternative rig solutions
Tom Verlaine, founder of the legendary band Television, which released "Marquee Moon" in 1977, has died at the age of 73.
The creation of the band Television is an immense fairytale. When Tom Miller and Richard Meyers met at the Sanford School in Delaware, they both ditched the place in favor of becoming poets in the Big Apple.
The Television frontman’s guitar playing was lean, hungry and in the moment; his sound defined the archetype of the avant-rock guitarist