Richard Lloyd, 1951-2026

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New York’s 1970s punk scene remains one of the most talked-about eras in rock history – Blondie, Talking Heads, and the Ramones all managed to catapult from CBGB’s in the East Village to international fame. The band Television never managed that transition, though they were just as revered and, in some respects, more innovative. And on the death of their legendary guitar player, Richard Lloyd, at age 75 after a bout with cancer, a remarkable career deserves its due.

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