Television was an essential New York band from the late '70s. Originally formed by Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell, Hell left before they recorded their now-classic debut, Marquee Moon. Verlaine and 2nd guitarist Richard Lloyd interwove their guitars in a who's playing lead/who's playing rhythm style that would influence many post-punk bands like The Church and The Chameleons.
Television lasted a brief 2 albums before breaking up, but Verlaine continued recording under his own name and didn't stray far from the formula. Television reformed for 1992's self-titled album and have occasionally played shows ever since.
