David Byrne
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David Byrne | |
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 Byrne in April 2018 | |
| Born | 14 May 1952
(aged 74) Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Origin | Arbutus, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Website | davidbyrne |
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David Byrne (/bɜːrn/; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and performer with the American new wave band Talking Heads.
He has received Academy, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards. He has also been honored in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Talking Heads.[1]
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Byrne playing guitar with Talking Heads in May 1978
Byrne at London's Royal Festival Hall in April 2009
Byrne performing at Austin City Limits in September 2008
A bike rack designed by Byrne outside the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
References
- ↑ Talking Heads (in en). Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
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