Talking Heads

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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

Main article: Talking Heads 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

Main article: Talking Heads discography

Studio albums

• Talking Heads: 77 (1977)
• More Songs About Buildings and Food (1978)
• Fear of Music (1979)
• Remain in Light (1980)
• Speaking in Tongues (1983)
• Little Creatures (1985)
• True Stories (1986)
• Naked (1988)

Live albums

• The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads (1982)
• Stop Making Sense (1984)
• Live At WCOZ 1977 (2024)

Members

Main article: Talking Heads 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:

• David Byrne
• Chris Frantz
• Tina Weymouth
• Jerry Harrison

Touring musicians

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

• Adrian Belew
• Steve Scales
• Dolette McDonald
• Bernie Worrell
• Busta Jones
• Nona Hendryx
• Alex Weir
• Raymond Jones
• Lynn Mabry
• Ednah Holt
• Stephanie Spruill

Timeline

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