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David Byrne

Scottish-American musician (born 1952) · United States · Musicians

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David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Talking Heads.

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Byrne performing with Talking Heads at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Canada, 1978Byrne performing with Talking Heads at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Canada, 1978Byrne performing at Austin City Limits in Austin, Texas, 2008Byrne performing at Austin City Limits in Austin, Texas, 2008Byrne at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, 2009Byrne at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, 2009A bike rack designed by Byrne outside the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University in Stanford, CaliforniaA bike rack designed by Byrne outside the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University in Stanford, California

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Awards

Webby Lifetime Achievement Award2008
Academy Award for Best Original Score1988
Bessie Awards
David di Donatello for Best Score

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Spouse: Adelle Lutz

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74

In common with David

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