Genius Q&A
When did Television start making music?
Community Answer
Television's first song “Little Johnny Jewel” released in 1975.
Television were a New York punk band formed by friends Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell. As the band approached success, Hell was forced out due to having too much energy and a lack of talent. That alone should tell you that Television weren’t a typical punk band. Relatively unsung at the time, the band are now seen as one of the best bands of the... Read More
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