Talking Heads emerged from the mid-1970s New York punk scene, but quickly distinguished themselves with their eclectic style, blending elements of punk, avant-garde, pop, funk, world music, and art rock. Formed in 1975 by frontman David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth, and later joined by keyboardist Jerry Harrison, the band gained a following for their energetic live performances at venues like the iconic CBGB. They released their debut album, "Talking Heads: 77," to positive reviews and achieved commercial success with hits such as "Psycho Killer" and "Take Me to the River."

As pioneers of new wave music, Talking Heads transcended genre boundaries and captured the zeitgeist of the late '70s and '80s with a slew of critically-acclaimed albums, including "Remain in Light" and "Speaking in Tongues." The band's use of polyrhythms, African grooves, and Brian Eno's production wizardry solidified their status as innovators. The live album and concert film "Stop Making Sense," directed by Jonathan Demme, showcased the band at their dynamic peak and remains a landmark in music cinematography. Although the band officially disbanded in 1991, their influence persists in contemporary rock and pop music, and their body of work—including the later albums "Little Creatures" with the hit single "And She Was," and "True Stories," a soundtrack to Byrne's film of the same name—continues to be celebrated, remastered, and reissued for new generations of listeners.

Genres

Alternative Rock

Art Punk

Dance Rock

Funk Rock

New Wave

Permanent Wave

Post-punk

Rock

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Related Artists

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Brian Eno

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Latest Release

Pulled Up (Alternate Pop Version) [2024 Remaster]

Talking Heads

Single - Released November 1, 2024