Venusby Television

In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act on the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra. The group rehearsed extensively in preparation for Marquee Moon before recording it at A & R Recording in September 1976. It was produced by the band's frontman Tom Verlaine and sound engineer Andy Johns. For Marquee Moon, Verlaine and fellow guitarist Richard Lloyd abandoned contemporary punk rock's power chords in favor of rock and jazz-inspired interplay, melodic lines, and counter-melodies. The resulting music is largely hook-driven with complex instrumental parts (particularly on longer tracks such as "Marquee Moon"), while evoking themes of adolescence, discovery, and transcendence through imagery in urban, pastoral, and nocturnal modes, including references to the geography of Lower Manhattan. Influenced by Bohemian and French poetry, Verlaine's lyrics also feature puns and double entendres intended to give the songs an impressionistic quality in describing his perception of an experience. bit.ly

In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act on the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra. The group rehearsed extensively in preparation for Marquee Moon before recording it at A & R Recording in September 1976. It was produced by the band's frontman Tom Verlaine and sound engineer Andy Johns. For Marquee Moon, Verlaine and fellow guitarist Richard Lloyd abandoned contemporary punk rock's power chords in favor of rock and jazz-inspired interplay, melodic lines, and counter-melodies. The resulting music is largely hook-driven with complex instrumental parts (particularly on longer tracks such as "Marquee Moon"), while evoking themes of adolescence, discovery, and transcendence through imagery in urban, pastoral, and nocturnal modes, including references to the geography of Lower Manhattan. Influenced by Bohemian and French poetry, Verlaine's lyrics also feature puns and double entendres intended to give the songs an impressionistic quality in describing his perception of an experience. bit.ly

Tom Verlaine, the frontman, songwriter and legendary guitar player of the New York City band Television passed away earlier this year in January. Guitars by Richard Lloyd! Tom Verlaine & Richard Hell met at boarding school in Delaware. At 17, they both ran away, hitchhiking all the way to Florida before being caught by police. They both later moved to New York, hoping to pursue poetry careers. In the early '70s, Television began as the Neon Boys, a group featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Verlaine, drummer Billy Ficca, and bassist Richard Hell. At the end of 1973, the group reunited under the name Television, adding rhythm guitarist Richard Lloyd. bit.ly

Happy Birthday to Television's Richard Lloyd, born on this day in 1951! The Village Voice said "It's safe to say that New York's fabled downtown rock scene wouldn't have been what it was without Richard Lloyd and Television, the band that put CBGB on the map in the Seventies."

Television had a following from CBGB but took their time selecting a record deal. The demo for "Venus" was originally recorded with Brian Eno, but Television frontman Tom Verlaine did not approve of Eno's sound: "He recorded us very cold and brittle, no resonance. We're oriented towards really strong guitar music ... sort of expressionistic."

Television had a following from CBGB but took their time selecting a record deal -- the demo for Venus was originally reorded with Brian Eno, but Television frontman Tom Verlaine did not approve of Eno's sound: "He recorded us very cold and brittle, no resonance. We're oriented towards really strong guitar music ... sort of expressionistic." Incredible confidence to bring such heat against Brian Eno, tbh

Happy Birthday, Kevin!!! In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act on the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra. The group rehearsed extensively in preparation for Marquee Moon before recording it at A & R Recording in September 1976. It was produced by the band's frontman Tom Verlaine and sound engineer Andy Johns. For Marquee Moon, Verlaine and fellow guitarist Richard Lloyd abandoned contemporary punk rock's power chords in favor of rock and jazz-inspired interplay, melodic lines, and counter-melodies. The resulting music is largely hook-driven with complex instrumental parts (particularly on longer tracks such as "Marquee Moon"), while evoking themes of adolescence, discovery, and transcendence through imagery in urban, pastoral, and nocturnal modes, including references to the geography of Lower Manhattan. Influenced by Bohemian and French poetry, Verlaine's lyrics also feature puns and double entendres intended to give the songs an impressionistic quality in describing his perception of an experience. bit.ly

Guitars by Richard Lloyd! Tom Verlaine & Richard Hell met at boarding school in Delaware. At 17, they both ran away, hitchhiking all the way to Florida before being caught by police. They both later moved to New York, hoping to pursue poetry careers. In the early '70s, Television began as the Neon Boys, a group featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Verlaine, drummer Billy Ficca, and bassist Richard Hell. At the end of 1973, the group reunited under the name Television, adding rhythm guitarist Richard Lloyd. bit.ly

One more Television show to remember Tom Verlaine who passed this weekend. Stay tuned for Cheryl Waters on the midday show! “Tom Verlaine is the guitarist to mention these days if you’re a young rocker with some pretense to intelligence and originality,” Robert Palmer of The New York Times wrote in 1987. www.nytimes.com

“Tom Verlaine is the guitarist to mention these days if you’re a young rocker with some pretense to intelligence and originality,” Robert Palmer of The New York Times wrote in 1987. www.nytimes.com

I don't think Tom Verlaine has any songs called "Molly Rankin', but I could be wrong! 'Marquee Moon' was simultaneously a culmination of the punk sound Television helped create and a drastic departure from the category as a whole. Punk was a style that depended on brevity and wildness, but every song on 'Marquee Moon' is an extended bout of extreme control. bit.ly Television "Venus" - Live At the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 12/30/2017 youtu.be

Originally released on February 8, 1977, this classic album turned 45 this year!

Originally released on February 8, 1977, this classic album turned 45 this year!

Released on February 8, 1977, Marquee Moon was met with widespread acclaim and was hailed by critics as an original musical development in rock music. The critical recognition helped the album achieve unexpected commercial success in the United Kingdom, despite poor sales in the United States. Among the most acclaimed music releases in history, it has been consistently featured in professionally curated lists of top albums, including Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time"

'Marquee Moon' was simultaneously a culmination of the punk sound Television helped create and a drastic departure from the category as a whole. Punk was a style that depended on brevity and wildness, but every song on 'Marquee Moon' is an extended bout of extreme control. bit.ly Television "Venus" - Live At the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 12/30/2017 youtu.be

'Marquee Moon' was simultaneously a culmination of the punk sound Television helped create and a drastic departure from the category as a whole. Punk was a style that depended on brevity and wildness, but every song on 'Marquee Moon' is an extended bout of extreme control. bit.ly Television "Venus" - Live At the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 12/30/2017 youtu.be

Tom Verlaine, frontman of the famous NYC punk stalwarts Television, celebrated a birthday yesterday -- Dec 13th, 1949! “Marquee Moon” was simultaneously a culmination of the punk sound Television helped create and a drastic departure from the category as a whole. Punk was a style that depended on brevity and wildness, but every song on “Marquee Moon” is an extended bout of extreme control. " www.thecrimson.com

Born on December 13th, 1949 was Tom Verlaine, frontman of the New York City rock band Television. Venus from Television. A classic Post Punk track from the 1977 album Marquee Moon. “Marquee Moon” was simultaneously a culmination of the punk sound Television helped create and a drastic departure from the category as a whole. Punk was a style that depended on brevity and wildness, but every song on “Marquee Moon” is an extended bout of extreme control. " www.thecrimson.com

Venus from Television. A classic Post Punk track from the 1977 album Marquee Moon. “Marquee Moon” was simultaneously a culmination of the punk sound Television helped create and a drastic departure from the category as a whole. Punk was a style that depended on brevity and wildness, but every song on “Marquee Moon” is an extended bout of extreme control. " www.thecrimson.com

Happy birthday to Richard Lloyd!

Since the album's original release, Marquee Moon has been cited by rock critics as one of the greatest records of the American punk rock movement. Q included it in the magazine's 2002 list of the 100 greatest punk records, while writer Colin Larkin ranked it ninth and Mojo ranked it 35th on similar lists. The album has often been voted high in critics polls of the greatest debuts and has also been named one of the greatest records of the 1970s by NME, who ranked it tenth, and Pitchfork, who ranked it third.

In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act on the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra. The group rehearsed extensively in preparation for Marquee Moon before recording it at A & R Recording in September 1976. It was produced by the band's frontman Tom Verlaine and sound engineer Andy Johns. For Marquee Moon, Verlaine and fellow guitarist Richard Lloyd abandoned contemporary punk rock's power chords in favor of rock and jazz-inspired interplay, melodic lines, and counter-melodies. Verlaine's lyrics combined urban and pastoral imagery, references to Lower Manhattan, themes of adolescence, and influences from French poetry. He also used puns and double entendres to give his songs an impressionistic quality in describing his perception of an experience. bit.ly

Marquee Moon is the debut album of Television released in 1977.

Happy birthday to Richard Lloyd of Television!

'Marquee Moon' is often considered one of the defining releases of the punk era.

Off of the debut studio album by American rock band Television. Hear it from 1978: www.youtube.com

Fred Smith, American bass guitarist of Television, Born on this day in 1948. 70 years old.

'Marquee Moon' was one of the most influential records from the 1970s and has been cited by critics as a cornerstone of alternative rock.

KEXP recently spoke with Television's legendary guitarist Richard Lloyd about his newly released autobiography, Everything Is Combustible. Read the interview on our blog: bit.ly

Also a debut album in 1977!

"For Marquee Moon, Tom Verlaine and fellow guitarist Richard Lloyd abandoned contemporary punk rock's power chords in favor of rock and jazz-inspired interplay, melodic lines, and counter-melodies. Verlaine's lyrics combined urban and pastoral imagery, references to lower Manhattan, themes of adolescence, and influences from French poetry. He also used puns and double-entendres to give his songs an impressionistic quality describing the perception of an experience rather than its specific details. Marquee Moon was released to widespread critical acclaim and unexpected commercial success in the United Kingdom, but sold poorly in the United States. The record has since been viewed by critics as one of the greatest albums of all time and a foundational record of alternative rock. Television's innovative post-punk instrumentation on Marquee Moon strongly influenced the indie rock and new wave movements of the 1980s, as well as rock guitarists such as John Frusciante, Will Sergeant, and The Edge." bit.ly

Television was formed in 1973 by Richard Hell and Tom Verlaine in New York.

See what our DJ's thought of the NYC band's 1977 debut album 'Marquee Moon' here! (Hint: it involves some F-bombs) blog.kexp.org