Flea, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, and others have paid tribute to the late Tom Verlaine.
After a Tv consultant confirmed on Saturday frontman Tom Verlaine had died on the age of 73, musicians took to social media to pay tribute to the late singer.
In line with a information launch, the punk rock star died “peacefully” in New York Metropolis, “surrounded by shut pals”, following a “temporary sickness”.
“I’ve misplaced a hero. Bless you Tom Verlaine for the songs, the lyrics, the voice!” R.E.M. member Michael Stipe shared in response to Tom’s dying. “And later, the laughs, the inspiration, the tales, and the rigorous perception that music and artwork can alter and alter matter, lives, expertise. You launched me to a world that flipped my life the other way up. I’m eternally grateful.”
Captioning a black-and-white photograph on Instagram, Tom’s former accomplice Patti Smith wrote after the information broke, “This can be a time when all appeared potential. Farewell Tom, aloft the Omega.”
Blondie guitarist Stein shared through Twitter the story of him and Tom assembly for the primary time.
“I met Tom Verlaine when he simply arrived in NYC I assume ’72. He had lengthy hair and got here to my condo with an acoustic guitar and performed some songs,” Stein tweeted. “Tom and Richard Hell have instructed me that I auditioned for the Neon Boys however I don’t keep in mind.”
Flea added on his personal channels, “Listened to Marquee Moon 1000 occasions. And I imply LISTENED, sitting nonetheless, lights down low taking all of it in…
“Awe and surprise each time. Will hear 1000 extra. Tom Verlaine is among the best rock musicians ever. He effected the best way John and I play immeasurably. Fly on Tom.”
