The American singer Tom Verlaine, best known for being the frontman of the New York City rock band Television, passed away at the age of 73.The news of his death was confirmed by singer Patti Smith's daughter, Jesse Paris Smith, on January 28, who stated that Verlaine died after a "brief illness."Matthew Perpetua@perpetuaTom Verlaine in 1983 by Deborah Feingold23563Tom Verlaine in 1983 by Deborah Feingold https://t.co/Et82l6mVW4“He died peacefully in New York City, surrounded by close friends. His vision and his imagination will be missed.”Born on December 13, 1949, Verlaine was a native of Denville, New Jersey. He developed an interest in studying piano at an early age but eventually switched to the saxophone after listening to a recording by Stan Getz.He developed a liking for guitar during his adolescent years after he heard the 19th Nervous Breakdown by the Rolling Stones. Verlaine was born as Thomas Miller but adopted his stage name from French symbolist poet Paul Verlaine.Tom Verlaine formed Neon Boys with Richard Hellthe pastels@pastels_theSo sad news about Tom Verlaine. I didn't quite get Television at first. I was young, my ears weren't ready. It was only later I found a way in with The Neon Boys. Almost every guitar player in The Pastels from Brian to John H loved his playing so he was always part of our group.31252So sad news about Tom Verlaine. I didn't quite get Television at first. I was young, my ears weren't ready. It was only later I found a way in with The Neon Boys. Almost every guitar player in The Pastels from Brian to John H loved his playing so he was always part of our group. https://t.co/N3lm52qnfdTom Verlaine moved to New York City and, in 1972, formed a band called Neon Boys alongside his school friend Richard Hell, with whom he shared an interest in poetry and music. Neon Boys had Verlaine on vocals and guitar, Hell on bass, and Billy Ficca playing drums.In 1973, they changed their band's name to Television and hired Richard Lloyd as a second guitarist. After giving their first official performance in 1974, the group released Little Johnny Jewel, their first single, with Fred Smith taking on the role of Hell.Verlaine wrote most of the songs during his time with the band and frequently collaborated with musician Smith, whom he dated in their initial days of the New York punk scene.Television released two highly acclaimed albums during their active years: Marquee Moon and Adventure, with the former being hailed as one of the pivotal records of the punk era.Wendy Smith@wendyfinnandmaxTom Verlaine RIP83094Tom Verlaine RIP https://t.co/G4XLPtWvqmIn July 1978, Television disbanded. However, Verlaine launched a solo career for a while and resided in England.A year later, in 1979, Verlaine released a solo self-titled album that featured the song Kingdom Come. The deceased artist remained productive as a solo artist over the next two decades, fluidly transitioning from post-punk experiments to wholly instrumental EPs and silent film soundtracks to work with Smith and other old denizens from the now-defunct CBGBs club.Television reunited in 1992 and released a third album together, performing live on and off frequently.Twitter reactions on Tom Verlaine's deathAfter news of Tom Verlaine's death went viral, Twitter shared condolences for the deceased. Several Twitter users and renowned musicians remembered the deceased and honored his contribution to the punk music scene.R.E.M. HQ@remhqTom Verlaine 1949-2023"I've lost a hero.... You introduced me to a world that flipped my life upside down. I am forever grateful." - Michael Stipe1530327Tom Verlaine 1949-2023"I've lost a hero.... You introduced me to a world that flipped my life upside down. I am forever grateful." - Michael Stipe https://t.co/csmxXhKPhtElijah Wood@elijahwoodAww man…rest well, Tom Verlaine1610132Aww man…rest well, Tom Verlaine https://t.co/rxCcUNYtViSusanna Hoffs@SusannaHoffsPeace and love, Tom Verlaine. 3769607Peace and love, Tom Verlaine. 💔 https://t.co/zewZz0sJQnOtto Von Biz Markie@PassionweissRIP Tom Verlaine of Television, who could make a guitar sound like lightning striking itself, a virtuoso of restraint & the negative void, a spare & elegant lyricist like his symbolist namesake. His stage alias, band name, and style defined punk cool. Artistic elevation perfected529105RIP Tom Verlaine of Television, who could make a guitar sound like lightning striking itself, a virtuoso of restraint & the negative void, a spare & elegant lyricist like his symbolist namesake. His stage alias, band name, and style defined punk cool. Artistic elevation perfected https://t.co/wYdgbxCso0Dust-to-Digital@dusttodigitalR.I.P. Tom Verlaine, December 13, 1949 - January 28, 2023. Here he is leading a performance of "Marquee Moon" in 1985.823238R.I.P. Tom Verlaine, December 13, 1949 - January 28, 2023. Here he is leading a performance of "Marquee Moon" in 1985. https://t.co/fVdtpF6vt4TELEVISION@TELE_VISION_TVTV/RIPVery sad news that Tom Verlaine has died aged 731542677TV/RIPVery sad news that Tom Verlaine has died aged 73 https://t.co/gtGtco1XyjBirmingham 81@Birmingham_81RIP Tom Verlaine. Here's history in the making - the birth of Venus with Richard Hell during Television's Ork loft rehearsals in 1974. The full one-hour recording is at youtu.be/srn98FdXI4E776163RIP Tom Verlaine. Here's history in the making - the birth of Venus with Richard Hell during Television's Ork loft rehearsals in 1974. The full one-hour recording is at youtu.be/srn98FdXI4E https://t.co/FbSzxW3qugSimon Raymonde@mrsimonraymondeA true original. No one played guitar like Tom Verlaine before or since. Sat crossed legged on the floor on his side of the stage in Roskilde as he played in Patti Smith’s band and that was as close to perfection as you can get. A sad sad day. Rest in Peace Tom 🥲839105A true original. No one played guitar like Tom Verlaine before or since. Sat crossed legged on the floor on his side of the stage in Roskilde as he played in Patti Smith’s band and that was as close to perfection as you can get. A sad sad day. Rest in Peace Tom 🥲 https://t.co/445yrvH6m8Joe Donnelly@kildarejoeA couple of minutes of Tom Verlaine on The Tube in 1987. He was some talent. With risk of sounding like a twat, I remember asking the Edge who his guitar heroes are and he said Tom Verlaine. It stuck in my head at the time. He said it without hesitation. RIP Tom Verlaine #legend15521A couple of minutes of Tom Verlaine on The Tube in 1987. He was some talent. With risk of sounding like a twat, I remember asking the Edge who his guitar heroes are and he said Tom Verlaine. It stuck in my head at the time. He said it without hesitation. RIP Tom Verlaine #legend https://t.co/xR2br8jrWaBrian Eno News@dark_sharkRIP Tom Verlaine #Television1423299RIP Tom Verlaine #Television https://t.co/mswOF3NuOUBirmingham 81@Birmingham_81RIP Tom Verlaine. Was hoping that that the stories weren't true, but just seen the NY Times confirmation2421593RIP Tom Verlaine. Was hoping that that the stories weren't true, but just seen the NY Times confirmation https://t.co/aqktvbJcclDan Hernandez@CubanMissileDHRIP Tom Verlaine. Marquee Moon is not only one of the best albums ever, it also served as the soundtrack to my time living in New York. It felt to my 22-year-old brain like the city had somehow been captured in Tom’s guitar. Put it on now. Fall into the arms of Venus de Milo.16439RIP Tom Verlaine. Marquee Moon is not only one of the best albums ever, it also served as the soundtrack to my time living in New York. It felt to my 22-year-old brain like the city had somehow been captured in Tom’s guitar. Put it on now. Fall into the arms of Venus de Milo. https://t.co/mg1cyoQ6zhAs of writing, no official cause of Tom Verlaine's death has been revealed.