Talking Heads

Talking Heads was an American rock band formed in 1974 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison. Auxiliary musicians also frequently made appearances in concert and on the group's albums. The new wave musical style of Talking Heads combined elements of punk rock, avant-garde, pop, funk, world music and art rock. Frontman and songwriter David Byrne contributed whimsical,... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1974

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1991
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Hall of fame inductee

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2002
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Film

Film writing credits:

Film music credits:

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