David Byrne
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David Byrne (; born May 14, 1952) is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Talking Heads. Byrne was born in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and moved to the U.S. with his family as a child. He co-founded Talking Heads in 1975 in New York City. After releasing eight studio albums, including seven certified gold or platinum, Talking Heads disbanded in 1991. Byrne has
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Byrne after reading: David Byrne on his new book that explores the 'sleeping beauties' of creativity
David Byrne Adds Another Unforgettable Night to the List at Halifax‘s The Piece Hall [Photos]
Phill Jupitus says "David Byrne effectively shat on a minority" for excluding disabled people and fans who can't stand at show
The 1980 Talking Heads album David Byrne could never understand: “Some of my choices don’t make sense”
Mad Cool festival 2026 review: Wolf Alice, Pixies, David Byrne, Pulp and more deliver scorching sets under Madrid sun
Mad Cool 2026 Day Four: Pulp, Matt Berninger, David Byrne, TTSSFU, and more close another year in style
Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Four in photos: Pulp, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, David Byrne and more
"Rather than scratching his chin, saying, “I don’t know if this works yet”, he’ll go 'This could be the beginning of something incredible, let’s keep pushing in that direction': David Byrne discusses treating the studio "like a playground" with Brian Eno
‘Ramones had leather jackets when they got spat on. We didn’t!’ David Byrne on touring with Talking Heads and taking advice from Lou Reed
Florence + The Machine and David Byrne bring the love to day one of Open’er Festival 2026
Summer Sonic just announced additional David Byrne, Holly Humberstone and Steve Lacy shows in Tokyo
David Byrne Showcases Boundless Creativity and Talking Heads Classics with Joyfully Theatrical Performance at Portland, OR’s Keller Auditorium (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
David Byrne Performs “When We Are Singing” on ‘Colbert’ Ahead of North American Tour Beginning April 4
David Byrne brought out Hayley Williams at third Radio City Music Hall show (pics, video, setlist)
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