The Neon Boys

The Profile

American proto-punk trio featuring Richard Hell, Tom Verlaine and Billy Ficca; recorded a 1973 EP. Members later went on to Television.

Early New York underground band whose 1973 recordings are cited as primordial proto-punk. Contemporary reviewers highlight the group's raw Rock&Roll energy and note Richard Hell's style as influential on later punk fashion.

DeBaser hosts a single enthusiastic review of The Neon Boys, highlighting their 1973 EP as a primordial example of proto-punk. The review emphasizes raw Rock&Roll energy and the presence of Richard Hell, Tom Verlaine and Billy Ficca. The band is presented as an important early node in the New York underground that fed into Television.