Similar sounding bands.

Agree with David99. Maybe it was the harmonies.

And if you were to listen just to their versions of "I'd Feel a Whole Lot Better", I'd add Tom Petty and the original Byrds.

Rcprince:

I've often thought about Tom Petty, his vocals. I came to the conclusion the Bob Dylan had to have been his mentor in some form or fashion. As you know, they have worked together often.

10cc vs. Queen

I thought Petty's vocals reminded me of Roger (formerly Jim) McGuinn of the Byrds, but I can see the Dylan connection too.

I'll grant you that Verlaine and Byrne kinda' sound the same as vocalist, but Television was a guitar driven rock band. I can't even recall a guitar solo in any of the early Talking Heads albums.