Television - Marquee Moon and the Future of Music

The critically acclaimed 1977 debut album, Marquee Moon , from the New York band Television was a defining and foundational work in the history of music. With innovative instrumentation, sound, and elements taking music in a more artful and complex direction, the album would impact the development of post-punk, new wave, and alternative rock. The music consisted of intricate and angular guitar work, poetic lyrics, and dynamic interplay between the band members, most notably guitarists Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd and their precise guitar exchanges. This Television album sits near the top of many lists of best post-punk albums of all-time, and has influenced the music of many artists. This episode tells the story of the band from their CBGB days in New York through the creation and music of Marquee Moon .