Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies at 75
The gist
Television co-founding guitarist Richard Lloyd died at 75 at his Chattanooga home from bile duct cancer.
His death leaves drummer Billy Ficca the last living original member.
How it unfolded
- 1951Richard Lloyd was born Richard John Alt in Pittsburgh.
- 1973He returned to New York and joined the band that became Television, introduced through Terry Ork.
- 1977Television released their debut album "Marquee Moon."
Key terms
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Source: Wikipedia