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== Pre-formation (1974 and earlier) == | == Pre-formation (1974 and earlier) == | ||
Byrne, Frantz, and Weymouth met as freshmen at the Rhode Island School of Design, where Byrne and Frantz were part of a band called | Byrne, Frantz, and Weymouth met as freshmen at the [[Rhode Island School of Design]], where Byrne and Frantz were part of a band called [[The Artistics]]. Meanwhile, Harrison attended Harvard college and played in [[The Modern Lovers]] in Massachusetts. | ||
The Artistics dissolved the following year, and the three moved to New York City, eventually sharing a communal loft. | The Artistics dissolved the following year, and after graduation the three moved to [[New York City]], eventually sharing a communal loft. | ||
Weymouth began dating Frantz and served as the band's driver. Since Byrne and Frantz were unable to find a suitable bass guitar player she joined them at the latter's request and began learning and playing the instrument. | |||
== Formation and early years (1975-1977) == | == Formation and early years (1975-1977) == | ||
<nowiki>#</nowiki> Write stuff here about forming Talking Heads, playing at CBGB, opening for Ramones, getting a record deal, Jerry Harrison joining the band | <nowiki>#</nowiki> Write stuff here about forming Talking Heads, playing at CBGB, opening for Ramones, getting a record deal, Jerry Harrison joining the band | ||