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New York, United States (1974 – 1991)

One of the most important, influential and enduring bands, Talking Heads regularly modified their sound, bringing in elements of , , rhythms and among others to add to their original jerky stripped-down art-punk stylings.

Talking Heads first appeared on the New York music scene as a trio in 1974 essentially as art-punks. The band consisted of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth. By 1975, Talking Heads recorded a demo album for CBS records and landed a gig opening for the Ramones at the legendary CBGB club in their native New York City. In 1976, they added Jerry Harrison, formerly of Jonathan Richman’s band The Modern Lovers. The group quickly drew a following and was signed to Sire Records in 1977. The group released their first single, “Love → Building on Fire” in February of that year. Their first album, Talking Heads: 77 was released soon afterward and did not contain the earlier single. Although it did include the underground singles PlayPsycho Killer and PlayUh-Oh, Love Comes to Town. Despite being regulars at New York’s legendary CBGB, the band only began to break through further with the landmark Brian Eno-produced, 1978 album More Songs About Buildings and Food, an album which continued in the same vein, but with a more accessible style, wittier lyrics, and ultimately better songs. It was a great critical hit with subject matter ranging from home movies to the art world. It also included their cover of PlayTake Me to the River. On the following year’s Fear of Music the band started to dabble in African rhythms, notably on PlayI Zimbra, and more straightforward pop styles, on PlayLife During Wartime and PlayCities.
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