Talking Heads

One of the most important, influential and enduring bands of the punk era, Talking Heads regularly modified their sound, bringing in elements of ska, pop, african rhythms and funk among others to add to their original jerky stripped-down punk stylings.

Talking Heads, consisting of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth, appeared on the punk scene in 1977 essentially as art-punks. Their debut of that year, 77) included the underground singles Psycho Killer and Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town. Despite being regulars at New York's legendary CBGB, the band only began to break through further with the landmark Brian Eno-produced, 1978 album More Songs About Buildings and Food, an album which continued in the same vein, but with a more accessible style, wittier lyrics, and ultimately better songs. It was a great critical hit with subject matter ranging from home movies to the art world. It also included their cover of Take Me to the River. On the following year's Fear o...