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Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dies at 77

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  • Vulture marks Fred Smith as a central figure in Television and Blondie’s early NY punk era, highlighting his death at 77.
  • Tributes praise Smith’s dry wit and understated playing, emphasizing his service to the song over showy performance.
  • Smith’s 1992 Television reunion led to a self-titled album and revived live performances into the 2000s.

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Blondie bassist dies at 77 after illness as heartbroken bandmate pays tribute

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/15905606/fred-smith-blondie-bassist-dies-bandmate-tribute/The-sun.com
Blondie bassist dies at 77 after illness as heartbroken bandmate pays tribute

Original Blondie member Fred Smith dies aged 77

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/original-blondie-member-fred-smith-dies-aged-77-26761561/Metro.co.uk
Original Blondie member Fred Smith dies aged 77

Blondie legend and Television bassist dies as bandmate pays emotional tribute

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-blondie-legend-who-also-36686403Dailystar.co.uk
Blondie legend and Television bassist dies as bandmate pays emotional tribute

Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dead at 77

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Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dead at 77

Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77

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Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77

Blondie bassist Fred Smith dies aged 77 after long illness

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15538123/Blondie-bassist-Fred-Smith-dies-aged-77.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Blondie bassist Fred Smith dies aged 77 after long illness

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