Television, formed in New York City in 1973, is an American rock music band. Although Television never achieved mainstream commercial success, they are widely understood as one of the key founders of punk rock.Television was a part of the early New York punk rock scene, contemporaries of bands like the Patti Smith Group and the Ramones. In contrast to the Ramones's focus on minimalist amateurism, Television's music was much more technically proficient, defined by the dueling guitars of Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd. In retrospect, Television pointed beyond punk rock to new wave, art rock and post punk.Tom Verlaine - lead vocals, guitar, keyboardsRichard Lloyd - guitar, vocalsRichard Hell - bass, lead vocals (left in 1975)Fred Smith - bass, vocals (joined in 1975), ex-Blondie bassistBilly Ficca - drumsABSOLUTELY STUNNING STUFF!!(Sorry for the caps!!)