
After a brief illness, Mr. Verlaine passed away in New York City, according to Cara Hutchison, a spokesman. In 2006, Mr. Verlaine's final studio album was released.
Verlaine, a guitarist who helped define an era, was most remembered for his work as the vocalist of the short-lived band Television, which disbanded after two albums that were met with very modest financial success. He was an experimental, exploratory guitarist with a spiky, angular sound.
Show Playlist:
1. Fire Engine
2. Prove It
3. Elevation
4. Little Johnny Jewel
5. Friction
6. Satisfaction
7. Marquee Moon