Tom Verlaine

Tom Verlaine began his life as Thomas Miller. He began studying piano at an early age but switched to saxophone in middle school after hearing a record by John Coltrane. Verlaine was initially unimpressed with the role of the guitar in both rock and jazz. He only took up the instrument in his adolescence, going through a long period of experimentation to develop a personal style. Verlaine also had an interest in writing and poetry from an early age. As a teen he was friends with future bandmate and punk icon Richard Hell at a boarding school they both attended. They quickly discovered they shared a passion for music and poetry. After one failed attempt Verlaine (with Hell) succeeded in escaping...

Ringtones

The Blue Robe
Mr. Blur
A Future In Noise
Annie`s Telling Me
Bomb
A Town Called Walker
Days On The Mountain
Clear It Away
Present Arrived
There`s A Reason
Mary Marie
Down On The Farm
Always
The Funniest Thing (Work Of Art)
The Scientist Writes A Letter
Say A Prayer
Coming Apart
True Story
Without A Word
Penetration
Fragile
Sundown
At 4 A.M.
Song
Cry Mercy Judge
Words From The Front
Postcard From Waterloo