EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 13 MIN
The Punk Song That Killed the Guitar Solo (And Why That Was Genius)
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When Television recorded 'Marquee Moon' in 1977, they created an 11-minute punk masterpiece that shouldn't have worked—but ended up rewriting the rules about what guitar solos could be. We dive into how Tom Verlaine's unconventional approach influenced everyone from Sonic Youth to Radiohead, and why sometimes the best way forward is to completely ignore what came before. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When Television recorded 'Marquee Moon' in 1977, they created an 11-minute punk masterpiece that shouldn't have worked—but ended up rewriting the rules about what guitar solos could be. We dive into how Tom Verlaine's unconventional approach influenced everyone from Sonic Youth to Radiohead, and why sometimes the best way forward is to completely ignore what came before.
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