Tom Verlaine

Tom Verlaine

Born: December 13, 1949
in Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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.

Movies for Tom Verlaine...

Patti Smith: Dream of Life
Title: Patti Smith: Dream of Life
Character: Self
Released: April 2, 2008
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.
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Patti Smith  - Live at Montreux 2005
Title: Patti Smith - Live at Montreux 2005
Character: Himself
Released: November 13, 2005
Type: Movie
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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Dancing Barefoot
Title: Dancing Barefoot
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
In this 1995 made-for television biopic, see legendary musician and filmmaker Ivan Kral as he made music history. With guitar and camera in the 70s, playing with Iggy Pop, Blondie and Patti Smith Group, he triumphed, rising from refugee to rock icon.
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The Blank Generation
Title: The Blank Generation
Character: Self
Released: April 22, 1976
Type: Movie
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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Night Lunch
Title: Night Lunch
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 1975
Type: Movie
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.