Tom Verlaine

Tom Verlaine

Acting
1949-12-13
Morristown, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Tom Verlaine is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the frontman of the New York City rock band Television. Verlaine is regarded by many as one of the most talented performers of the early post punk era.

Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles

#1Night Lunch

Movie - 1975, 2h 15m as Self

5.0 / 10
MusicDocumentary

This is Poe and Král's first effort, shot on small-gauge stock, before their more well-known endeavor The Blank Generation (1976) came to be. A "DIY" portrait of the New York music scene, the film is a patchwork of footage of numerous rock acts performing live, at venues like Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the dive bars of Greenwich Village and, of course, CBGB.

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#2Patti Smith: Dream of Life

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m as Self

6.1 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.

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#3Patti Smith  - Live at Montreux 2005

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m as Himself

7.7 / 10
Music

Patti Smith was one of the key artists in the breakthrough of New York City punk rock with her 1975 album "Horses" being hugely influential on the entire New Wave genre. Her distinctive blend of rock, punk and poetry combined with her uncompromising style has ensured that she remains a credible artist throughout her career. This Montreux concert was part of the tour in support of her 2004 "Trampin'" album and the set list features tracks from her first album right through this release. This first-ever live concert is an overdue treat for all of her fans. This 2005 concert by rock icon Patti Smith finds the beloved singer and songwriter delivering a dozen songs from throughout her storied career including "Because the Night," a cover of "Like a Rolling Stone," and "Redondo Beach."

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#4The Blank Generation

Movie - 1976, 2h 15m as Self

6.0 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

The cream of the New York new wave/punk crop, filmed live at CBGB when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Heartbreakers, the Shirts, Wayne County, the Marbles, the Dolls, Miamis, Harry Toledo, and the Tuff Darts (w/Robert Gordon).

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