Television bassist Fred Smith dead at 77

Fred Smith, bassist for the influential band Television, has died at age 77.

Who really invented television?

The breakthrough is often credited to Scottish inventor John Logie Baird—but the real history is far more complicated and ...

Fred Smith, influential Television and former Blondie bassist, dies at 77

Fred Smith, influential bass player for formative proto-punk outfit Television, has died at the age of 77. News of Smith’s ...
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The father of television grew to hate his own invention — until one miraculous day

The year was 1957, the game show was called “I’ve Got A Secret” and the guest had a most mysterious and ominous name: Dr. X. Since the premise of “I’ve Got A Secret” was that contestants had to guess ...

Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77

“His sense of humor, much like his musical voice, was dry, subtle, to the point, hilarious and always left you wanting more.” ...