Talking Heads was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1975. The group consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth, and guitarist and keyboardist Jerry Harrison. Byrne, Frantz, and Weymouth met as freshmen at the Rhode Island School of Design, where Byrne and Frantz were part of a band called the Artistics. The trio moved to New York City in 1975, adopted the name Talking Heads, joined the local punk scene, and recruited Harrison. They signed with Sire Records in 1976 and released their debut album, Talking Heads: 77, in 1977. The band collaborated with British producer Brian Eno on the albums More Songs About Buildings and Food (1978), Fear of Music (1979), and Remain in Light (1980). These albums combined their art school influences with elements of funk and world music, drawing inspiration from artists such as Parliament-Funkadelic and Fela Kuti. Talking Heads are recognized as one of the most acclaimed groups of the 1980s and are credited with helping to pioneer the new wave genre through their innovative blending of punk, art rock, funk, and world music.
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From sampled voices to a new live-era co-write, David Byrne and Brian Eno have kept finding different practical uses for their shared musical language.
Tom A. Smith’s move towards synth-led music began with a Dave Stewart songwriting observation and broadened through Talking Heads’ example of restless, flexible songwriting.
The 1979 album returns on 13th November with rarities, two previously unreleased concerts and newly shared ‘Life During Wartime’ footage.
David Byrne has retained the moving ensemble at the heart of ‘American Utopia’, while giving ‘Who Is The Sky?’ a more image-led, song-by-song theatrical language.
The pair’s New Orleans guest spots revisited a collaboration built on brass, Talking Heads songs and later contributions to each other’s work.
Five projects that trace David Byrne’s work across ballet, cinema and musical theatre beyond Talking Heads’ landmark concert film.
The Lola Stephen and Maddy O’Keefe-founded night has made a deliberately odd pairing of Talking Heads songs and Robert Burns poetry work on stages from Hackney to KOKO, with Troxy next.
David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth will join Este Haim for a live Q&A before Talking Heads Radio launches.
Brighton and Leeds join the itinerary alongside Manchester, London and Glasgow.
Dutch Uncles' Duncan Wallis fronts the 10-piece recreation of the 1984 concert film.
Talking Heads frontman's Broadway production gets a one-night UK and Irish cinema return.
Talking Heads classics featured in surprise collaborations at Sunday's festival sets.
Political imagery and choreographed routines featured across a thirteen-song performance.
The Talking Heads legend brings 'Who Is The Sky?' tour to Henham Park.
Talking Heads celebrate their 50th anniversary with their first 'Psycho Killer' music video, featuring Saoirse Ronan in a non-violent, emotional performance.
Talking Heads' landmark 1978 album gets 50th anniversary treatment with multi-format reissue featuring unreleased tracks and live recordings.
The reissue features rare demos, unreleased live recordings, and an acoustic version of 'Psycho Killer' with Arthur Russell.
With a bunch of buzzy contributors from Paramore to girl in red to Blondshell, brand new compilation ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense’ is a celebration of one of the best and most influential albums of all time.
It's the latest release from the forthcoming A24 Music compilation album, 'Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense.'
The compilation features a host of artists, including Paramore, Miley Cyrus, and The National, each offering their unique interpretations of Talking Heads' classics.
Paramore have already shared their cover from the album.
There's also a full list of artists involved.
Every Talking Heads tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.
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