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David Byrne ( / bɜːrn /; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads .
This article catalogs the ongoing discography of Scottish-American recording artist, composer, musician, and producer David Byrne, former singer for Talking Heads .
Jun 21, 2024 · David Byrne (born May 14, 1952, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland) is a Scottish-born musician and interdisciplinary artist who was best known as the front man of the influential American art-rock group Talking Heads. He went on to gain respect for an eclectic solo career.
The band was composed of David Byrne (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison (keyboards, guitar). Described as "one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s," Talking Heads helped to pioneer new wave music by combining elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music with "an anxious yet ...
Dec 10, 2023 · David Byrne Isn’t Himself. Or Any Self, Really. By David Marchese Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya. Every year is probably an interesting one for an artist as restless and inquisitive as David...
David Byrne ( / bɜːrn /; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and performer with the American new wave band Talking Heads . He has received Academy, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards.
After a half-dozen years in which he's directed films, founded a record company and dabbled in worldbeat and orchestral music, David Byrne has finally gotten back to doing what he does best -- being himself.
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.
May 14, 2021 · Byrne’s wit, restlessness, intellect and instinct for creative risk-taking made Talking Heads one of the most influential bands of the 70s and 80s. Their eight studio albums, released between 1977 and 1988, helped define alternative music, while Byrne’s work outside the group has been no less innovative.
Apr 26, 2021 · But what most people know him as is the leader of superstar '80s new wave band the Talking Heads. Originally hailing from Scotland, Byrne emigrated to Maryland as a child and has been active as a musician since high school.
