Talking Heads

Founded: 1974

Location: United States

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Talking Heads

Talking Heads were an American rock band that formed in 1975 in New York City. 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, clean-cut image.Byrne, Frantz, and Weymouth met as freshman at the Rhode Island School of Design, where Byrne and Frantz were part of a band called the Artistics.: 24  The trio moved to New York City in 1975, adopted the name Talking Heads, joined the New York punk scene, and recruited Harrison to round out the band.

Albums

1977 Talking Heads: 77
1978 More Songs About Buildings and Food
1979 Fear of Music
1980 Remain in Light
1983 Speaking in Tongues

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