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There was so much inventive rock and roll in the 1970s that it is easy to overlook some classic albums. Here are five not to ...
For all the amazing rock albums of the ‘70s and ‘80s, there are some that are underrated, but they deserve a listen, just as the iconic ones do.
Tom Verlaine, the singer and guitarist who fronted the singular, ambitious and oblique New York band Television, with whom he made two of rock’s most acclaimed albums, died Saturday in Manhattan ...
Tom Verlaine, a rock-and-roll poet whose lyrical guitar playing, ragged vocals and impressionistic lyrics helped make his band Television one of the most influential groups to come out of New York ...
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the band Television who, along with the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads, influenced a generation of musicians and helped shape America's ...
Put those heavy clothes away, as summer has finally arrived. And with its arrival, a selection of new music from some top ...
Comedians long to be rock stars, they say, and rock stars dream of being comedians. For proof, look no further than band ...
Tom Verlaine, who redefined rock guitar in the punk era of the 1970s with his band Television, died Saturday in Manhattan.He was 73. Verlaine’s death was confirmed to the New York Times by Jesse ...
Television Personalities recorded a session for Peel’s show in August 1980; those four songs kick off this new compilation, Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out – Radio Sessions 1980-1993.
Tom Verlaine, a founding member of the band Television, has died. He was 73. Verlaine’s death was confirmed by Jesse Paris Smith, Patti Smith’s daughter, in an obituary dated Saturday, Jan. 28 ...
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.