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How old was Richard Hell when he started playing music?
In 1972, a twenty-two year-old Richard Hell formed the Neon Boys which then became Television.
How did Richard Hell begin his music career?
Richard Hell's television performances at CBGB helped kick-start the first wave of punk bands, inspiring a number of different artists including Patti Smith.

Question: What was Hell's early life like?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Richard Hell's early life like?