Richard Lloyd, Television's Fiery and Fluent Guitarist, Dies at 75
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Richard Lloyd, the influential guitarist of the 1970s New York band Television, died at 75 from bile duct cancer at his home in Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Television, known for their intricate guitar work and unusual song structures, released the seminal album "Marquee Moon" in 1977, which greatly influenced alternative rock bands like R.E.M. and Sonic Youth.
- The band’s original run was brief, ending in 1978, but they reformed multiple times starting in 1992; Lloyd also had a solo career and contributed to notable albums such as Matthew Sweet’s "Girlfriend."
- Television played a key role in the founding of the CBGB club, a pivotal venue in the punk rock movement, despite their sound being distinct from typical punk.
- Lloyd’s career was impacted by struggles with mental health and substance abuse, but his fiery guitar style remains a vital part of Television’s legacy and rock history.
