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'''Talking Heads''' was an American new wave band formed in 1975, and the main subject of [[Talking Heads Wiki|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 that have led to Talking Heads being widely acclaimed as a unique and influential band.
[[File:Talking Heads (1978) by Marcia Resnick.webp|thumb|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 [[Talking Heads Wiki|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 ==
== History ==
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== Members ==
== Members ==
{{Main|Talking Heads members}}
{{Main|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]]
* [[David Byrne]]
* [[Chris Frantz]]
* [[Chris Frantz]]
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=== Touring musicians ===
=== Touring musicians ===
 
Since the 1980 [[Remain in Light Tour]], Talking Heads have performed live with an expanded lineup of varying touring musicians.
* [[Adrian Belew]]
* [[Adrian Belew]]
* [[Steve Scales]]
* [[Steve Scales]]