David Byrne Biography

David Byrne biography

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NAME: David Byrne
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Singer
BIRTH DATE: May 14, 1952 (Age: 61)
EDUCATION: Rhode Island School of Design
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dumbarton, Scotland
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus

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David Byrne is a singer/songwriter who is best known as the front man for the art-rock musical group the Talking Heads.

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Identified with punk and new wave, David Byrne’s band, the Talking Heads, released their debut album, Talking Heads '77, in 1977. It was followed by releases that reflected Byrne's interest in experimental pop and African rhythms, including Speaking in Tongues and Stop Making Sense. Later solo releases include Uh-Oh and Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, a collaboration with Brian Eno.

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