David Byrne
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.
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Born | Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland | 14 May 1952
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Years active | 1971–present |
Spouse(s) | Adelle Lutz (m. 1987; div. 2004) |
Children | 1 |
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Origin | Arbutus, Maryland, U.S. |
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Website | davidbyrne |
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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". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 16 April 2018.