Television was an American rock band from New York City, most notably active in the 1970s. The group's most prominent lineup consisted of Tom Verlaine, Richard Lloyd (guitar), Billy Ficca (drums), and Fred Smith (bass). An early fixture of CBGB and the 1970s New York rock scene, the band is considered influential in the development of punk and alternative rock.
Television in 1977. Left to right: Billy Ficca, Richard Lloyd, Tom Verlaine, Fred Smith
Television performing in 2014
Thomas Joseph Miller, known professionally as Tom Verlaine, was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the New York City rock band Television.
Verlaine in 1977
Verlaine during an early 1990s reunion tour with Television
Verlaine in 2014