From Pitchfork · Alex Suskind · · 50s
Richard Lloyd Dies at 75
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, co-founder of the band, dies at 75 after battling bile duct cancer.
In brief
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, co-founder of the band, dies at 75 after battling bile duct cancer. Richard Lloyd, co-founder of the band Television, died at 75 following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Originally reported by Pitchfork.
Richard Lloyd Dies
Richard Lloyd, co-founding guitarist of Television, died at 75 after battling cholangiocarcinoma.
Television Formed in 1973
Television formed in 1973 after Tom Verlaine, Richard Hell, and Billy Ficca ended their first band, the Neon Boys.
Band Sound and Breakup
Television’s sound featured driving guitar interplay between Verlaine and Lloyd, leading to their 1977 breakup.
Lloyd’s Early Life
Lloyd was born Richard John Alt in 1951 in Pittsburgh and began playing guitar at age seven.
Lloyd’s Solo Career
Lloyd released nine solo albums and contributed guitar to records by Matthew Sweet, Stephan Eicher, and John Doe of X.
What it means
Richard Lloyd, co-founder of the band Television, died at 75 following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
