David Byrne
1952–

Introduction

David Byrne (; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.

Byrne has released solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, fiction, and non-fiction. He has received an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Special Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and he is an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Talking Heads.

Wikidata identifier

Q336640

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Introduction

Known primarily as the front man for the band Talking Heads, Byrne also works in the visual arts and theater.

Country of birth

United Kingdom

Roles

Artist, author, designer, film director, installation artist, mixed-media artist, musician, photographer

ULAN identifier

500333457

Names

David Byrne

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