Years Active: 1976-2005
Band Members: Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Frantz
Influenced by: Funkadelic, James Brown, Patti Smith, Roxy Music, Pere Ubu, David Bowie, The Modern Lovers, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Jonathan Richman, Parliament, The Velvet Underground
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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May 19 2009 11:00AM
by Benjy Eisen
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Exclusive
Spinner: During the day on Friday, June 12, at this year's Bonnaroo, the performance tent usually designated as "That Tent" (as opposed to "This Tent" or "The Other Tent") may as well be renamed "David's House." That's because all five acts that day -- Ani ... Read moreApr 02 2009 10:00AM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: Radiohead Inspired by Talking Heads' 'Radio Head' Radiohead originally formed under the name On a Friday, which was the only day they could all practice together. When a critic pointed out that he was bored by their name, they swapped it for the ... Read more
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04/06/09
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03/12/09
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03/12/09
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03/06/09
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02/23/09
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02/23/09
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02/06/09
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11/08/08
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11/06/08
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11/02/08
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10/29/08
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10/18/08
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You Ain't No Picasso
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05/12/09
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03/25/09
David Byrne Rules Out Talking Heads Reunion Singer David Byrne has ruled himself out a T...
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10/07/08
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