Talking Heads

Talking Heads emerged from the New York punk scene established at CBGB's in the mid-1970s, but gradually turned away from it, fusing their rock and funk energy with other musical forms, from ambient electro to 1980s world music. Comprising mastermind David Byrne (songwriter, composer, guitar and vocals), guitarist Jerry Harrison, bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz, the quartet benefited from the services of visionary producer Brian Eno for the two major albums Fear of Music (1979) and Remain in Light (1980), paving the way for new wave after the post-punk of the first two collections(Talking Heads 77 and More Songs About Buildings and Food). In 1984, the conceptual film Stop Making Sense, directed by Jonathan Demme, captured the band's creativity in concert. The band's popularity grew, as did their sound, on Little Creatures (1985), before the last two albums True Stories (1986) and Naked (1988). Officially separated in 1991, the quartet behind the classics "Psycho Killer" and "Once in a Lifetime" reunited on several occasions, including their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, or for promotional purposes. Parallel to their work with the band, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz formed the experimental dance group Tom Tom Club. David Byrne then embarked on a solo career, discovering new artists through his Luaka Bop label.