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    Tom Verlaine, songwriter, guitarist, 73

    One of the best guitarists of his, or of any generation, and a brilliant writer. Dark days are these.

    I shall listen to the brilliant Marquee Moon and his first solo album tomorrow.
    Tom Verlaine, frontman and guitarist of US band Television, dies at 73
    https://www.theguardian.com
    New York group, which broke up in 1978, best known for Marquee Moon and whose singer-songwriter also worked with Patti Smith
    Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
    Lately it occurs to me what a long strange trip it’s been.
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    Television frontman Tom Verlaine dies at 73
    https://www.bbc.co.uk
    His band rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene, scoring UK hits including Marquee Moon.
    Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
    Lately it occurs to me what a long strange trip it’s been.

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      Tom Verlaine: a life in pictures
      https://www.theguardian.com
      The singer, songwriter, and guitarist with 1970s New York band Television has died at 73
      Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
      Lately it occurs to me what a long strange trip it’s been.

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        #4
        Aww man, another one gone. Tom Verlaine with Television, regulars of the NY punk/new wave CBGB's scene back in the late 70's. Marquee Moon is one of those genre-defining moments. RIP.
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          Sad to pick the news up last night as I headed to bed. Saw them at Hammersmith on their first UK tour with Blondie - they were awesome. Like Ash, I shall be playing Marquee Moon today, but also Adventure, which despite bad press is also an ace album. Not to mention Verlaine's solo out put...
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            Tom Verlaine: Television’s perfectionist guitar genius always kept punk guessing | Alexis Petridis
            https://www.theguardian.com
            A hugely gifted and original musician, Verlaine kept up the exacting standards in his solo career
            Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
            Lately it occurs to me what a long strange trip it’s been.

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              #7
              He and Jeff Beck were among my very favorites. I love unique voices, and the two of them could be identified by listening to them tune up. Rough start to the year for music lovers.
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                #8
                Marquee Moon is a masterpiece. Sucks that he's gone. Brilliant guitarist.
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