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David Byrne
As frontman of new wave band Talking Heads, David Byrne notched up a number of diverse hits throughout the 80s. Burning Down the House is among the most famous.
David Byrne in conversation about How Music Works
David Byrne talks us through performance, paying for music, collaborations, advertising and more.
Our creative process
David Byrne and Brian Eno discuss their new collaboration.
How Music Works
Dates and books information for David Byrne on tour.
David Byrne
ABOUT THE AUTHORDavid Byrne is a Scottish-born Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and cofounder of Talking Heads. He has been the recipient of many awards, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe. The author of Bicycle Diaries and The New Sins, Byrne lives in New York City.
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