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David Byrne (/ b ɜːr n /; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.
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May 14, 2022 · When the first iconic notes of ‘Psycho Killer’ came pounding out of the speakers, everybody roots for David Byrne and Talking Heads. We thought what better time to celebrate the life and work of Talking Heads frontman and genius, David Byrne than by picking 20 of his greatest songs.
Dec 10, 2023 · Every year is probably an interesting one for an artist as restless and inquisitive as David Byrne, but I’m willing to bet that 2023 was especially so.
David Byrne is an Oscar winning composer, songwriter and singer, best known for being frontman of the New Wave/punk band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Born in Scotland but raised in the United States in Maryland, Byrne began performing musically in high school.
David Byrne’s American Utopia brings the critically acclaimed Broadway show to HBO in a one-of-a-kind film directed by Oscar and Emmy-winner Spike Lee.
Mar 9, 2023 · Decades before directing duo the Daniels dreamed up their kaleidoscopic marvel Everything Everywhere All At Once, now up for 10 Academy Awards, David Byrne might have invented the concept. Since...
Mar 29, 2018 · David Byrne on the Music That Made Him. At 65, the art-rock legend talks about the songs and albums of his life, five years at a time. By Stacey Anderson.
Ever since Newsweek declared him "Rock's Renaissance Man" in the early '80s, Byrne (who grew up in Arbutus) has done his best to live up to that title, drawing on everything from dadaist poetry to Lucumi rites to show just how clever and eclectic he could be.
Jul 25, 2023 · (Recording date: 5/11/23) David Byrne talks about the evolution of Talking Heads, shares the inspiration behind his iconic “Big Suit,” and reflects on the ba...