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Richard Lloyd Dies at 75
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, post-punk architect, dies at 75 after battling bile duct cancer.
In brief
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, post-punk architect, dies at 75 after battling bile duct cancer. Richard Lloyd, co-founder of post-punk band Television, died at 75 following a cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis. Originally reported by Consequence.
Richard Lloyd Dies
Richard Lloyd, co-founding guitarist of Television, died at 75 after battling cholangiocarcinoma.
Diagnosis and Death
Lloyd revealed in August he had cholangiocarcinoma and died Saturday morning at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Television Band
Lloyd co-founded Television in 1973 with Richard Hell, Tom Verlaine, and Billy Ficca.
CBGB Club
Lloyd helped establish CBGB as a punk club in 1974, influencing the venue's identity.
CBGB Quote
Lloyd claimed he created CBGB, saying it was the most famous rock and roll club ever.
“CBGBs is the most famous rock &nquo; and roll club to have ever existed and i fucking created it!”
Marquee Moon
Lloyd's guitar work on Television's 1977 album Marquee Moon defined post-punk melodies.
Solo Career
Lloyd released nine solo albums over 50 years, including Field of Fire in 1986.
The big picture
Richard Lloyd, co-founder of post-punk band Television, died at 75 following a cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis.
