Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Byrne opens up in an extended interview about his career, personal growth, and why there’ll never be a Talking Heads reunion in the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber." Be sure to check out the full interview and other conversations with artists, musicians and cultural icons at msnbc.com/mavericks.
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Icon David Byrne On Why The Talking Heads Aren't Getting Back Together | Mavericks With Ari Melber
One of the few bands I regret not seeing live when I had the chance.
I saw them every time they played in NYC and they killed it every single time.
Fantastic
Me too.
Saw them twice in 1978 on their Buildings and Food tour, and it was a life-changing experience. Standing maybe 15 feet in front of them …. what focused intensity, especially from David. The only acts who came close were the Joe Jackson Band and Elvis and the Attractions, both in 1978.
I had a ticket to see them at the Hammersmith Pallas in London , U2 were the support band. Sadly I couldn’t go. Regret it to this day.
@Phil Amos yeah, I would be kicking myself as well.
Life and Music…. it’s all about
“Time and Space” . Carry on!!!
And don’t forget to Smile🎵🎶🎵
So, Byrne got to,“there’s a time in your life, when you ask yourself…” and I truly thought he was about to say, “where is my beautiful wife” etc.
Oh well. His answer was pretty thoughtful, robust and reasonable, which is, at the very least, the next best thing to silly and surreal.
“How did I get here?”
I thought the same thing
. . . , but the moment stays, it will always be here to see, just look at Stop Making Sense.
How did I get here ?
The Talking Heads were performance artists disguised as a band.
Yes and no.still great to listen to away from a live performance.
@mark willies I agree, my comment wasn’t really meant to be a critique of their music.
@OG S1MPSON👍
Well they were students at the Rhode Island School of Design when they met, besides Jerry who they met later
david byrne is a scot disguised as a canadian american
If you like the Talking Heads, check out LCD Soundsystem.
You won’t be disappointed.
Nothing but flowers.
“You can’t ever recreate that moment”
Nothing but Flowers is one of their best songs
I see his point.
I’ll have to rely on my memory or watch Stop Making Sense if I crave it again.
Greatest concert film of all time.
RIP Johnathan Demme
Talking Heads were an epic live band. But if u ever get a chance, please check out “The last waltz” by the band. It was filmed by Martin Scorsese and the guest appearances by great artists were numerous.
With hits like Once In A Lifetime and Burning Down The House, I have to ask. Is this a joke?
I loved burning down the house…..got me going every time
@Rita Review
If my house was on fire, I’d be goin’, too.
The Wisest take on Music and what it means in peoples lives and how it applies. You can’t recreate the whirlwind of your youth, but you can celebrate it.
If he had said “An exercise in nostalgia rather than development” I would say that he spoke z most epic and astute quote pertaining 2 z retirement of a musical (and cultural 4 that matter) legend!
I need to learn about David Byrne and his Talking Heads more. I can still remember back to when I listened to that usual demo tune/classic hit song “Like Humans Do”, from time to time.
You may find yourself in a beautiful house,
With a beautiful wife,
And you may ask yourself: well.. how did I get here?
Same as it ever was.
@Danny Bolman same as it ever was …
This shatters my heart 😭 I saw him live a few years back. Still has the same energy.
For those who love David Byrne and all of his wonderful creative outlets, I recommend his movie True Stories. It’s a fantastic film and stars a young John Goodman along with David himself.
A complete satirical evisceration of Americana.
Driving through the desert and passes a fire hydrant. The festival of “specialness”. The suit made of grass. Both of them in the mall trying to score him a date – friggin’ classic. Their album version of the soundtrack was way better than what was used in the film, why they didn’t use the album version was odd.
I think he is right. And yes I remember the place and time. And it’s not the same as it ever was😎
“Say something once, why say it again?”
Ari. It’s Talking Heads, not The Talking Heads.
Obligatory “The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads”