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Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dies at 77

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/fred-smith-dead-bassist-television-1236655346/https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-blondie-legend-who-also-36686403https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/original-blondie-member-fred-smith-dies-aged-77-26761561/
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  • Blondie legend and Television bassist dies as bandmate pays emotional tribute, confirming Fred Smith's death at 77.
  • The Daily Star notes Smith's roots tracing back to Angel and the Snake, the outfit that evolved into Blondie, before he joined Television in 1975.
  • Smith rejoined Television for their 1992 reunion and continued influencing live performances into the 2000s.

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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

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

Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dead at 77

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Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dead at 77

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