Post Malone fronting Nirvana, Miley Cyrus channels Sinéad O’Connor, David Byrne and Robyn, Lady Gaga joins The Lonely Island… SNL’s 50th anniversary weekend had something for everyone “Crafted for the true metal enthusiast, this axe embodies the soul of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde”: Pagi...
and a treat for longtime fans. the record's title refers to band leader david byrne's dry, cheeky, no-nonsense stage patter in the band's early days, the years documented on the set's first disc. "this song is called 'new feeling' and that's what it's about," byrne begins, ...
And being paid for sound recordings has never been how artists really make bank. Albums and singles are essential, but the boon for the musician was the merchandise, touring and sponsorships, or that 30-second snippet of song in a national commercial. Streaming actually bolsters those, but it...
Among them, the vocals of frontman David Byrne, whose distinctive sound became a polarizing talking point among music lovers. The LP’s breakthrough single was “Psycho Killer.” Though the band insisted the track’s inspiration was unrelated to the Son of Sam murders (which gripped New York ...
Famed heart surgeon, Dr. Denton Cooley, right, explains the preparation of a patient for surgery to Princess Margaret. The Princess is touring the Cardiovascular Center at St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston. The patient is in the surgical suite one floor below. Fort Worth Star Telegram, Oct. 18...
Over the decades, an impressive lineup of stars has continued to emerge in a variety of styles. Although some folks, likeTori Amos, migrated elsewhere before actually making it big, Baltimore has nurtured the talents of such artists asDavid Byrne,Frank Zappa,Philip Glass,Cass Elliot, andAdam ...
regarded as one of the best concert films of all time,Stop Making Sensecaptures a string of 1983 Talking Heads performances at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood where the band emphasized the visual aspects of the show as much as its sound. Yes, that includes David Byrne in a really big ...
[is that] it got me into concerts and it was just amazing. I got to go to so many concerts and to hear so many legendary artists that there is no way I could’ve afforded a ticket to go and see. I got to go and see Tina Turner and James Brown, David Byrne from Talking Heads...
‘77’ was more raw and less experimental than the group’s future endeavors, it nonetheless featured many aspects that would become calling cards of the band. Among them, the vocals of frontman David Byrne, whose distinctive sound became a polarizing talking point among music lovers. The LP’...
In 1990, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne declared, “As I define it, rock’n’roll is dead. The attitude isn’t dead but the music is no longer vital. It doesn’t have the same meaning. The attitude, though, is still very much alive – and it still informs other kinds of musi...