Richard Lloyd, founding member and guitarist of influential American rock band Television, has died aged 75.
The musician died at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Saturday morning, his family confirmed.
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His wife Sheila and their dog Willie Mays were with him in his final moments, according to a statement shared with Rolling Stone.
Lloyd's death was caused by cholangiocarcinoma, a form of bile duct cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in March 2026.
A crowdfunding campaign launched during his illness revealed that he had developed tumours in his liver, including one that could not be surgically removed.
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Television formed in New York in 1973 and became one of the influential bands to emerge from the city's early punk rock scene.
The group played a major role in the music scene surrounding CBGB, the legendary Bowery venue that became a launching pad for several influential punk and new wave acts.
Television were among the first punk bands to perform at the club, which had originally focused largely on country and bluegrass music.
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The band released their debut album, Marquee Moon, in 1977. The record went on to become one of the most celebrated guitar-driven albums in rock history and is widely regarded as a landmark release.
Rolling Stone ranked Marquee Moon at number 107 on its 2023 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Despite recording just two studio albums during their initial run in the late 1970s, Television left a lasting mark on the development of alternative and punk rock.
