American singer, Guitarist, Tom Verlaine, who is known as the frontman of the rock band Television left us for his heavenly abode, know his cause of death and net worth
The guitarist who rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene passed away at the age of 73.
The tragic news of Guitarist’s demise was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, daughter of Patti Smith on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Guitarist Tom Verlaine cause of death, net worth in 2023, age, wife and family
Though Jess hasn’t revealed the cause of singer’s death, she stated that he died “after a brief illness.”
For those who are unfamiliar with Tom, let us tell you, the Marquee Moon fame singer, Verlaine whose birth name was Thomas Miller was born in Denville, New Jersey, U.S. on December 13, 1949.
Later, Tom moved to Wilmington, Delaware, when he was 6 years old with his family. He started studying piano since early age. However, he switched to saxophone in the middle school after he heard a record by Stan Getz. Verlaine.
He is best known for being the frontman of the New York City rock band Television. Verlaine dated poet and musician Patti Smith but they didn’t marry.
Net Worth
If you’re wondering about Verlaine’ worth, let us tell you, as per several reports, the singer has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Tom started his career as a songwriter in the late 1970s with rock band Television. Later, their band has scored a total of 3 UK Top 40 hit singles. The band became famous with their acclaimed albums Marquee Moon and Adventure.
After their band split, Verlaine, released a string of solo albums, with a fantastic song Kingdom, which came with a rare cover version on a scary monsters album of David Bowie.
In 1992, Television reformed a self-titled third album and was active in his later years. In 1997, before Buckley died by drowning, Verlaine had a discussion with Jeff Buckley for producing his second album.
The singer guested as guitarist on several release by other artists in including the famous Penthouse album by the band Luna. He even played for Patti’s Grammy-nominated “Glitter in Their Eyes.”
Our deepest condolences with the family, friends and fans of Tom Verlaine. May his departed soul rest in peace!
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