Guitarist Richard Lloyd, Television Co-Founder, Dies at 75

Guitarist Richard Lloyd, Television Co-Founder, Dies at 75

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Variety reported that guitarist Richard Lloyd, co-founder of the punk band Television, died of bile-duct cancer at his Chattanooga home on 7 November. He was 75. The Guardian had earlier announced his death, noting his age and his role in forming Television and releasing its early albums.

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Richard Lloyd Sheila Television Tom Verlaine Richard Hell Billy Ficca John Lee Hooker

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States New York City, New York, United States Los Angeles, California, United States

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November 09, 2026
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Guitarist Richard Lloyd, co-founder of Television, dies at 75
Guitarist Richard Lloyd, co-founder of Television, dies at 75

PennLive.com • 09 Nov 10:10

Richard Lloyd, the founding guitarist of the influential band Television, died at age 75 after being diagnosed with bile-duct cancer earlier this year.

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November 07, 2026
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Founding Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies at 75
Founding Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies at 75

The Guardian • 07 Nov 20:01

Richard Lloyd, co-founder and guitarist of the pioneering punk band Television, died of bile duct cancer at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Guitarist Richard Lloyd, key member of Television, dies at 75
Guitarist Richard Lloyd, key member of Television, dies at 75

Variety • 07 Nov 18:06

Richard Lloyd, influential guitarist of the 1970s band Television, died of bile duct cancer at age 75.

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Co-founding Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies at 75
Co-founding Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies at 75

Pitchfork • 07 Nov 17:11

Richard Lloyd, the guitarist who helped launch the influential New York punk band Television, died of bile duct cancer at age 75.

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Guitarist Richard Lloyd, Co-founder of Television, Dies at 75
Guitarist Richard Lloyd, Co-founder of Television, Dies at 75

Rolling Stone • 07 Nov 16:28

Richard Lloyd, the influential guitarist and co-founder of the band Television, died at age 75 from bile duct cancer, his family said.

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