Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter Tom Verlaine of 'Television' Passes Away at 73"

Tom Verlaine, frontman, songwriter and guitarist of American band 'Television', died at 73.

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Verlaine was born as Thomas Miller and took the stage name in homage to French poet Paul Verlaine.

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He switched from piano to saxophone and then to guitar after being influenced by Stan Getz and The Rolling Stones

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Verlaine was considered a skilled musical practitioner from CBGBs club in NYC,

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"Marquee Moon" received critical acclaim but Television was only a minor commercial success.

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Verlaine released a dozen solo albums after the split of Television

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Kingdom Come, a song by Verlaine, inspired a rare cover by David Bowie.

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Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers said he listened to "Marquee Moon" 1,000 times and will listen to it more.

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Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai called Verlaine "completely legendary" and his role in culture and guitar playing "awesome".

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