Tom Verlaine, legendary American guitarist and founder of punk rock band Television dead at 73

Tom Verlaine, legendary American guitarist and founder of punk rock band Television dead at 73

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Category : Obituaries Published on: January 31 2023

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  • Legendary American guitarist and founder of punk rock band Television Tom Verlaine has died at the age of 73.
  • The famous American guitarist and songwriter rose to prominence in the 1970s as the founder of the punk rock band Television.
  • His childhood name was Thomas Miller.
  • Miller adopted the stage name Tom Verlaine as a tribute to the famous French symbolist poet Paul Verlaine.
  • Verlaine's unique style of playing guitar and intricate melodies earned him recognition and respect as a pioneering figure in the punk rock genre.
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