Richard Lloyd, Television guitarist, dies at 75
Richard Lloyd, a founding guitarist of the 1970s punk band Television, died at age 75. His family confirmed the death occurred Saturday at his Chattanooga, Tennessee, home.
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What happened
Richard Lloyd, a founding member and guitarist of the punk band Television, died at age 75. His family confirmed he died Saturday morning at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Why it matters
Lloyd was known for the sophisticated musical style he brought to Television, a band that played a significant role in the emerging 1970s punk rock movement.
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