Tom Verlaine

Born in Denville, New Jersey, Thomas Joseph Miller, known professionally as Tom Verlaine, was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter. Verlaine began studying piano at an early age but switched to saxophone in middle school. While at Sanford Preparatory School, Verlaine's interest leaned toward writing and poetry. At Sanford, Tom became friends with future bandmate Richard Hell. They discovered that they shared a passion for music and poetry. Verlaine and Hell formed the Neon Boys. The group broke up in July 1978. In the 1980s, Verlaine began a solo career and released a self-titled solo album. In the 1990s, he collaborated with various artists. In the 2010s, he toured with Television. On January 28, 2023, Tom Verlaine passed away at the age of 73.