A multi-talented artist and intelligent, ironic interpreter of our times, David Byrne exploded onto the scene as leader of the influential rock group Talking Heads, a product of NYC's downtown art and music scene of the 1970s and 80s. Talking Heads made their debut at CBGBs in 1975, supporting the Ramones, and released their first LP ("Talking Heads: 77") two years later. Borrowing from Kabuki theater, performance art and evangelistic preaching, Byrne developed a unique performing style that became the signature for his eclectic group, and the addition of black musicians and African influences
