David Byrne

Born: May 14, 1952 in Dumbarton, Scotland

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Genre: Classical, Pop/Rock, World, Other

Biography: Although best known for his groundbreaking tenure fronting the new wave group Talking Heads, David Byrne also received acclaim for his adventurous solo career, encroaching upon such diverse media as world music, filmmaking, and performance art in the process. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, on May 14, 1952, ...Read full biography

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Rei Momo

Released: 1989

Label: Sire/Warner Bros.

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On his first full-fledged solo album, Byrne indulges his fascination with Latin and South American musical styles, employing a variety of native musicians but mixing up the sounds to suit his own distinctly ...Read full review

The Complete Score From "The Catherine Wheel"

Released: 1981

Label: Sire/Warner Bros.

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Since the breakup of Talking Heads, David Byrne's solo work has been notoriously inconsistent. But before that band's dissolution, he made a couple of very fine albums on his own: My Life in the Bush of ...Read full review

More David Byrne albums: Main Albums (13), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (8), DVD/Video (6), Others (3)

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