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Although they recorded in a stripped-down, guitar-based manner similar to their punk contemporaries, Television's music was by comparison clean, improvisational, and technically proficient, drawing influence from jazz and 1960s rock. [14] [17] The group's 1977 debut album, Marquee Moon, is considered one of the defining releases of the punk era.
"Marquee Moon" is a song by American rock band Television, recorded for their 1977 debut album of the same name. It was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist Tom Verlaine . In the United Kingdom, "Marquee Moon" was released as a single on April 1, 1977.
Marquee Moon is the debut studio album by American rock band Television, released on February 8, 1977, by Elektra Records.In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act in the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra.
Television released two albums, Marquee Moon and Adventure, to great critical acclaim and modest sales before breaking up in July 1978. [14] Verlaine during an early 1990s reunion tour with Television. Verlaine soon released a self-titled solo album that began a fruitful 1980s solo career.
Andrew Hardin (born in 1955 near Baltimore, Maryland [1]) is an American guitarist and record producer.Andrew's guitar style has been influenced by Roy Buchanan, Clarence White, Ry Cooder, Gabby Pahinui, and Grady Martin, with shades of blues, rock, R&B, country, tropical, and Spanish music.
Jimmy Rippetoe (born March 13, 1956), better known by his stage name Jimmy Rip, is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer, who is known for his work with Jerry Lee Lewis, Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, Paul Collins & the Beat, Michael Monroe, Henry Lee Summer, Tom Verlaine and Television. [2]
Marquee Moon is the 1977 debut album by American rock band Television. By 1974, the band had become a prominent act on the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels. They rehearsed extensively in preparation for the album and, upon signing to Elektra Records, recorded most of the songs in single takes.
Live at the Old Waldorf is a live album by Television that was recorded on 29 June 1978 at the Old Waldorf, San Francisco, on their last American tour until their 1992 reunion. [6]