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=== Timeline ===
=== Timeline ===
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== References ==
 
 
[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Talking Heads]]

Latest revision as of 14:55, 21 May 2024

Talking Heads in 1978 (Left to right: Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, David Byrne)

Talking Heads was an American new wave band formed in 1975, and the main subject of this website. The band was founded by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth, then joined by Jerry Harrison in 1977. Between 1977 and 1988, they released 8 studio albums which have led to Talking Heads being widely acclaimed as a unique and influential band.

History

Talking Heads formed in 1975.

Talking Heads released studio albums in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, and 1988.

Talking Heads toured between 1975 and 1984.

Talking Heads released live albums in 1982, 1984, and 2024.

Talking Heads broke up in 1991.

Talking Heads reunited in 1999, 2002, 2023 and 2024.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Members

Aside from a few early recordings before Jerry Harrison joined, all releases (including all studio and live albums) include the following four core members:

Touring musicians

Since the 1980 Remain in Light Tour, Talking Heads have performed live with an expanded lineup of varying touring musicians.

Timeline

References