Talking Heads
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: June 5, 1975 in New York City, New York, United States
- Active: 1975 - 1991
Biography
Talking Heads were an American band who emerged from the New York punk scene to become pioneers of new wave and post-punk. The quartet—David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison—fused art-rock with funk, pop, and global music, creating a sound that was both danceable and intellectually restless. Their pivotal collaboration with producer *Brian Eno* on albums like 'Fear of Music' and 'Remain in Light' for #Sire Records# introduced complex polyrhythms and avant-garde concepts to a wider audience. Known for Byrne's anxious lyrics and their rhythmic sophistication, the band's influence is immense, shaping the landscape of alternative and indie rock for decades.
Genres
Talking Heads Discography
- Talking Heads: 77 (1977) - Album - rated 4.09/5
- More Songs About Buildings and Food (1978) - Album - rated 4.16/5
- Psycho Killer (1978) - Single - rated 4.23/5
- Fear of Music (1979) - Album - rated 4.32/5
- Crosseyed and Painless (1980) - Single - rated 4.15/5
- Remain in Light (1980) - Album - rated 4.34/5
- Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) / Cities (1980) - Single - rated 4.37/5
- Once in a Lifetime / Seen and Not Seen (1981) - Single - rated 4.62/5
- The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads (1982) - Album - rated 4.35/5
- This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) / Moon Rocks (1983) - Single - rated 4.6/5
- Speaking in Tongues (1983) - Album - rated 4.31/5
- Burning Down the House / I Get Wild / Wild Gravity (1983) - Single - rated 4.21/5
- Stop Making Sense (1984) - Album - rated 4.64/5
- Little Creatures (1985) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- True Stories (1986) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- Naked (1988) - Album - rated 2.84/5
- Popular Favorites 1976-1992: Sand in the Vaseline (1992) - Compilation - rated 4.16/5
- 12x12 Original Remixes (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.22/5
- The Name of This Band Member is Tina (2026) - Compilation - rated 3.9/5
Members
- David Byrne - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion (1975–1991)
- Chris Frantz - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1975–1991)
- Tina Weymouth - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1975–1991)
- Jerry Harrison - keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (1977–1991)