Write a concise obituary-style piece that honors Fred Smith’s melodic bass contributions to Television and his pioneering role in Blondie, balancing respect with context. Explain how his work helped shape punk and new wave, using a specific example like his bass lines on Marquee Moon to illustrate melodic significance. Include a brief note on his post-band activities (solo work, wine business) to humanize the subject beyond the music. Highlight the idea that influence isn’t measured by sales, but by lasting impact on peers and later artists. End with a forward-looking line about preserving the history of figures who connected NYC’s early punk to today’s indie rock.