David Byrne

Known For
Sound

Popular
6.566

Birthday
1952-05-14

Place of Birth
Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

Also Known As

  • Talking Heads

David Byrne

Biography

David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a Scottish-American musician most associated with his role as a founding member and principal songwriter of Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and has worked with various media, including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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