Talking Heads

Rising from the New York punk rock/new wave scene of the 1970s, Talking Heads unexpectedly became major stars, breaking through to mainstream popularity as they incorporated nervous rock & roll, arty funk, polyrhythmic worldbeat, and simple, melodic guitar pop into their eccentric but inviting music. Between their first album in 1977 and their last in 1988, Talking Heads became one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s, while managing to earn several pop hits, something few of the peers at CBGB could claim. 1977's Talking Heads: 77 was a strong debut, and 1978's M...