David Byrne

Alternative rock, Musical Artist

1952 –

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Who is David Byrne?

David Byrne is a Scottish-born musician permanently residing in the United States, a founding member and principal songwriter of the American new wave band Talking Heads, active between 1975 and 1991.

Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Born
May 14, 1952
Dumbarton
Also known as
  • David Byne
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Nationality
  • Scotland
Profession
Education
  • Rhode Island School of Design
  • Lansdowne High School
  • Maryland Institute College of Art
Lived in
  • New York City
  • Baltimore
  • Hamilton
  • Arbutus

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on July 23, 2013

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