Talking Heads: A Journey Through New Wave

🎸Talking Heads started as a three-piece band in Rhode Island, with David Byrne on guitar and vocals, Chris Frantz on drums, and Tina Weymouth on bass guitar.

🌟Their debut album, '77, established Talking Heads as a prominent band in the underground New York punk scene.

🎶The band's sound evolved with albums like 'More Songs About Buildings and Food', 'Fear of Music', and 'Remain in Light', incorporating elements of funk, world music, and experimental sounds.

🎥The concert film 'Stop Making Sense' captured the energy and theatrics of their live performances, solidifying their status as one of the greatest live bands.

🔥Talking Heads disbanded in 1991, but their influence continues to resonate in alternative and indie music.

Who were the original members of Talking Heads?

—The original members of Talking Heads were David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth.

What was the band's breakthrough album?

—The band's breakthrough album was '77', which established them in the New York punk scene.

Did Talking Heads experiment with different musical styles?

—Yes, Talking Heads incorporated funk, world music, and experimental sounds in albums like 'More Songs About Buildings and Food', 'Fear of Music', and 'Remain in Light'.

Which concert film captured Talking Heads' live performances?

—The concert film 'Stop Making Sense' captured Talking Heads' energetic live performances and is considered one of the greatest music concert films of all time.

When did Talking Heads disband?

—Talking Heads disbanded in 1991.

00:16In 1973, Rhode Island art students David Byrne and Chris Frantz formed Talking Heads.

01:02Talking Heads played their first show in 1975 and became associated with the punk genre.

04:12Seymour Stein, founder of Sire Records, signed Talking Heads in 1976.

08:43Talking Heads released their album 'Fear of Music' in 1979, which showcased a darker and more experimental tone.

13:55In 1980, Talking Heads released their iconic single 'Once in a Lifetime' from the album 'Remain in Light'.

18:36Talking Heads' album 'Speaking in Tongues' was released in 1983 and featured the hit single 'Burning Down the House'.

19:36'Stop Making Sense', the concert film documenting Talking Heads' live performances, was released in 1984.

20:43Talking Heads released their fifth studio album, 'Speaking in Tongues', in 1983.