Artist

Talking Heads

1975-1991·New York City

Three RISD art students arrived at CBGB in 1975 carrying a cerebral, nervous kind of funk nobody else on the bill was playing. David Byrne's guitar was jagged and percussive, cutting against Chris Frantz's tightly wound drums, while Tina Weymouth's bass supplied melody rather than just low end.

The full story is in CBGB's 70s Punk.

At a glance

Active
1975–1991
From
New York City, USA
Records in the issues
2 (1977–1980)
Original label
Sire Records
Listening guide track
“Once in a Lifetime”

Listen

In the CBGB's 70s Punk listening guide: “Once in a Lifetime”

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In the issues

  • CBGB's 70s Punk
    Principal · 1973-1982 · Members

    CBGB's 70s Punk is a music scene from New York City, USA, 1973–1982. Its principal artists include Ramones, Television, Talking Heads and Patti Smith. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.

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Family tree

Bands that shared members with Talking Heads, and who.

  • The Heads1990–
    Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
  • The Artistics1958–1973
    Chris Frantz, David Byrne
  • Tom Tom Club1981–
    Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth