Talking Heads

Talking Heads was an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison. Auxiliary musicians also regularly made appearances in concert and on the group's albums. The New Wave style of Talking Heads combined elements of punk, art rock, avant-garde, pop, funk, world music, and Americana. Frontman and songwriter David Byrne cont... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1974

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1991

Also known as:

  • Talking Heads
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Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1974
  • 1991
  • 1976
  • 1991
  • 1974
  • 1991
  • 1974
  • 1991
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Hall of fame inductee

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2002
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