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• Television is an American rock band from New York City that formed during the early days of the punk scene. Although they were often considered a punk band, the group's unique take on songwriting and their use of interlocking guitar melodies helped elevate their music above the three-chord rock songs that characterized most punk bands of the day. Their debut album Marquee Moon is considered by many to be a classic of the era. While still technically active, the band members usually spend more time on their solo projects.

• Fast Facts

  1. Albums: Three
  2. Origin: New York City
  3. Years Active: 1973-1978; 1992-1993; 2001-present
  4. Their debut album, Marquee Moon, is number 83 on VH1's list of 100 best rock albums
  5. Achieved a greater amount of success in Europe than they did in the United States
  6. Sometimes referred to as the Grateful Dead of Punk for their extended improvisations

• Band Members

  • Tom Verlaine - Guitar/Vocals
  • Fred Smith - Bass
  • Billy Ficca - Drums
  • Richard Lloyd - Guitar
  • Richard Hell - Bass

• Studio Albums

  • 1977: Marquee Moon
  • 1978: Adventure
  • 1992: Television

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