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== Early music career == | == Early music career == | ||
Byrne began recording in his youth on a reel to reel tape recorder in his basement, helped by his father.<ref name=":0" /> He performed in various small bands prior to forming [[The Artistics]] with [[Chris Frantz]] while at [[Rhode Island School of Design]], which would lead to the two forming [[Talking Heads]] after moving to [[New York City]]. | Byrne began recording in his youth on a reel to reel tape recorder in his basement, helped by his father.<ref name=":0" /> He performed in various small bands prior to forming [[The Artistics]] with [[Chris Frantz]] while at [[Rhode Island School of Design]], which would lead to the two forming [[Talking Heads]] after moving to [[New York City]]. | ||
While in New York City, Byrne became increasingly involved in the rock music scene, especially with groups like [[The Velvet Underground]]. In July 1976, Byrne would even sub in as a guitarist for a show with [[John Cale]] and [[Lou Reed]].<ref>Robinson, Lisa. “Rock Talk.” ''Express-News'', 8 Aug. 1976, web.archive.org/web/20250310191119/newscomwc.newspapers.com/article/express-news-rock-talk/167674517/. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.</ref> | |||
== Talking Heads == | == Talking Heads == | ||