Television Band Socks
Description: Television is an American rock band from New York City, most notably active in the 1970s. The group was founded by Tom Verlaine, Richard Lloyd, Billy Ficca, and Richard Hell. An early fixture of CBGB and the 1970s New York rock scene, the band is considered influential in the development of punk and alternative music.
Description: Marquee Moon is the debut album by American rock band Television that was released on February 8, 1977. In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act on the NYC music scene, generating interest from a number of labels, eventually signing with a New York based major label, and recording the album at A & R Recording in September 1976. Marquee Moon was met with widespread acclaim and was hailed by critics as an original musical development in rock music. The critical recognition helped the album achieve unexpected commercial success in the United Kingdom, despite poor sales in the United States. Routinely placed among the most acclaimed music releases in history in professionally curated best album lists.
