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Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz Teases Band’S Return
Chris Frantz has teased Talking Heads’ return.The 72-year-old drummer, who played in the iconic band alongside Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison and David Byrne, saw the group break up in December 1991 after frontman Byrne left...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2024
David Byrne Was A 'Little Tyrant' In Talking Heads
David Byrne acted like a "little tyrant" during his time in Talking Heads.The 71-year-old musician has opened up about his younger years and conceded he wasn't particularly "pleasant" to be around during the band's hey...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2023
David Byrne Thinks Spotify Is Making Artists 'Uncomfortable'
David Byrne thinks Spotify is making artists "uncomfortable ."The 69-year-old singer - who removed most of his back catalogue from the streaming giant back in 2013 - claimed that the platform publishing "questionable or controversial...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2022
David Byrne Wins Special Tony Award For American Utopia
David Byrne was honoured with a Special Tony Award at the 74th Annual ceremony.The former Talking Heads frontman accepted the prize at New York City’s Winter Garden Theatre on Sunday (26.09.21) for his outstanding Broadway...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2021
'You Can Never Recreate That Moment': David Byrne Rules Out Talking Heads Reunion
David Byrne has dashed hopes of a Talking Heads reunion.The 'Burning Down The House' hitmakers split up in 1991, but reunited to perform at their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2020
David Byrne Apologises For Wearing Blackface In Talking Heads Video
David Byrne has apologised for wearing blackface in a Talking Heads video.The 68-year-old singer has opened up about a 1984 promo piece for the 'Psycho Killer' band's 'Stop Making Sense' concert film, which features him...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 September 2020
David Byrne Announces Huge Extension To 2018 'American Utopia' UK Tour
Alternative music icon David Byrne has announced a significant extension of his current British tour into October 2018, revealing nine new dates around the UK and Ireland in addition to the shows coming later this...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2018
David Byrne Returns With A Brand New Solo Album Entitled 'American Utopia'
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is set to drop his first solo album in 14 years, with 'American Utopia' due to be released this Spring. A sneak peek in the form of new single...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 15 January 2018
Anna Calvi, William Onyeabor Set For David Byrne's Meltdown 2015
David Byrne has announced the first slate of acts for Meltdown Festival 2015, which he curates at the Southbank Centre in London from 17-30 August. The bill is unsurprisingly varied and eclectic and includes pioneering...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2015
David Byrne Working On New Musical
The Psychokiller singer previously co-created a show about Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, and the woman who raised her, and he's set to tackle the story of another real-life...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2015
David Byrne To Curate Meltdown Festival At Southbank Centre
David Byrne, the British singer-songwriter and founder of Taking Heads, is to curate the 2015 Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre though says he is still working on his "wish list" for who he invites...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2015
Red Bull Music Academy Festival Set For Ultimate Closing Party In New York
Firstly, we recognise that reporting on a mixture of New York parties, eclectic performances and signature lectures from prominent music movers and shakers could seem, well, immaterial. Let's face it, Gotham is one long eclectic...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
David Byrne And Fatboy Slim Musical To Open In London
A musical written by British musicians David Byrne and Fatboy Slim about former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos is set to open in London later this year (14).Here Lies Love, the stage show based on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2014
Spotify Explains Its Business Model In A Bid To Prove Its Worth To Artists
Streaming service Spotify have decided to go transparent with their business plan in the face of mounting criticism over the way it conducts business with the artists available on the site. The company have launched...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 04 December 2013
Lou Reed Died Peacefully
Lou Reed died ''looking at the trees'' while doing Tai Chi. The legendary Velvet Underground musician passed away from liver cancer at his home in New York last Sunday (27.10.13), and his wife, Laurie Anderson,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2013
David Byrne Blasts Online Music Streaming
Veteran rocker David Byrne has lashed out at the owners of music streaming websites, accusing them of paying a "pittance" to artists whose tracks they sell.The former Talking Heads frontman insists services such as Spotify...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2013
Reliably Unusual: David Byrne's Imelda Marcos Musical A Hit With The Critics
David Byrne is a man known for pushing boundaries. Be it the stretching of the outer limits of art-pop, with Talking Heads, or, indeed, prodding at the concept of comfortable suit design (remember that over-sized...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 24 April 2013
David Byrne's "Here Lies Love" Offers Fresh Take On Imelda Marcos's Familiar Story
David Byrne’s Here Lies Love is loud, glamorous and exposes the sins of a culture – what more could you ask for?The musical, now playing on the stage of the New York Public theatre, focuses...
By Victoria Pavlova on 24 April 2013
Bjork, Paul Mccartney And R Kelly: Variegated Lineup For Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival
The Bonnaroo festival line-up has been released and it's something to get yourself excited about. Not got a ticket? You'll definitely want to get yourself one once you see who'll be performing. The Bonnaroo festival...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2013
David Byrne Settles Song Suit With Former Florida Governor
Former Talking Heads star David Byrne has settled his copyright battle with former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.The rocker filed a $1 million (£625,000) lawsuit against the politician last year (10) after Crist used his song...
By WENN on 12 April 2011
Byrne Sues Florida Politician Over Road To Nowhere
Former TALKING HEADS star DAVID BYRNE is suing a Florida politician for using his ROAD TO NOWHERE hit as a campaign anthem - without permission.The rocker is seeking $1 million (£666,600) in damages from state...
By WENN on 25 May 2010
Grammy Queen Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.The 'Halo' singer and Taylor Swift - who has been recognised in eight categories - were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2009
The Edge Annoyed By U2 Carbon Criticism
U2 star THE EDGE has hit back former TALKING HEADS frontman DAVID BYRNE for criticising the band's lavish shows - insisting the Irish rockers have always offset their carbon footprint.The With Or Without You hitmakers...
By WENN on 16 August 2009
David Byrne To Open Brooklyn Festival
DAVID BYRNE is set to play a free gig in New York City, it has been revealed. The former TALKING HEADS frontman will play as part of the Celebrate Brooklyn event, which is scheduled to...
By Contributor on 08 April 2009
David Byrne And Brian Eno Working On New Album
David Byrne and Brian Eno have collaborated on their first album for 27 years, entitled EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS TODAY. The legendary TALKING HEADS frontman and renowned producer Eno have not worked together since 1981's LIFE IN...
By Contributor on 30 July 2008
Byrne Refused To Honour Lennon
TALKING HEADS frontman DAVID BYRNE horrified his bandmates on the day of JOHN LENNON's tragic murder in 1980 by refusing to pay tribute to the star during their concert that night. The ROAD TO...
By WENN on 06 September 2005
Talking Heads Hated Being Called A Punk Band
TALKING HEADS singer DAVID BYRNE disliked his band being called "punk" during the genre's late '70s heyday - because he thought the New York art rockers had a ground-breaking sound. The 51-year-old recalls how...
By WENN on 09 April 2004
David Byrne Rates Missy Elliott
TALKING HEADS singer DAVID BYRNE is such a fan of MISSY ELLIOTT, he proudly owns every track she's ever released. The 51-year-old considers Elliott to be at the forefront of the music...
By WENN on 07 April 2004
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