David Byrne News & Posts

Cook And Byrne Search For Musical Marcos

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:12:22

pr-inside.com - TALKING HEADS rocker DAVID BYRNE and DJ NORMAN COOK are on the hunt for a talented IMELDA MARCOS lookalike to star in a stage musical about the former Filipino first lady.The pair has collaborated on a new concept album, Here Lies Love, based on the life of the shoe-loving socialite, and now they want to

Byrne Blasts Bono

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:04:51

pr-inside.com - Former TALKING HEADS frontman DAVID BYRNE has taken aim at Irish rockers U2 for spending so much money on their current world tour, accusing human rights campaigner BONO of hypocrisy over the lavish shows.The singer/songwriter complains the band’s ongoing 360 global trek has cost millions to stage - money which would have been better spent

Byrne Almost Ran Hilton Over With Bicycle

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:05:15

pr-inside.com - Former TALKING HEADS rocker DAVID BYRNE once came close to knocking PARIS HILTON over with his bicycle during a ride in New York, when she unexpectedly stepped into his path.The singer is a keen cyclist and often takes to his two wheels to get around Manhattan.But he is frequently left infuriated with people who ignore

David Byrne's New Album Features Music From Hbo's 'big Love'

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:38:51

starpulse.com - Scored by David Byrne, Big Love: Hymnal, Music Written for the HBO Series Plus Other Recent Compositions is out now on Todomundo. A selection of Byrne's music from all 12 episodes of

David Byrne's New Album Features Music From Hbo's 'big Love'

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:38:14

starpulse.com - Scored by David Byrne, Big Love: Hymnal, Music Written for the HBO Series Plus Other Recent Compositions is out now on Todomundo. A selection of Byrne's music from all 12 episodes of

Eno Experiments With 'instant Release' Music

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:02:44

pr-inside.com - Iconic producer BRIAN ENO is bidding to revolutionise the music industry by recording and releasing music all in the same day.The Brit, who has worked with David Bowie and Coldplay in the past, is experimenting with tracks he has recorded with former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne - and he wants to start a trend.Eno

David Byrne Rules Out Talking Heads Reunion

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:52:49

starpulse.com - Singer David Byrne has ruled himself out a Talking Heads reunion - insisting he doesn't need the money.

David Byrne Rules Out Talking Heads Reunion

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:51:46

starpulse.com - Singer David Byrne has ruled himself out a Talking Heads reunion - insisting he doesn't need the money.

Byrne Rules Out Talking Heads Reunion

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:01:25

pr-inside.com - Singer DAVID BYRNE has ruled himself out a TALKING HEADS reunion - insisting he doesn’t need the money.The group - who broke devotees’ hearts when they split in 1991 - could demand a fortune to team up again for a series of gigs.But frontman Byrne is adamant that he would rebuff any offers to reform

Unheard Talking Heads Tracks To Be Released

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:04:39

pr-inside.com - Fans of Eighties rockers TALKING HEADS are in for a treat - the band’s record label is preparing an album of never-released songs.The group broke devotees’ hearts when they split in 1991 and feuding among bandmates means a reunion is unlikely to ever happen.But frontman David Byrne reveals fans will get the chance to hear

Coldplay Star Drafted In To Help Finish Byrne's Album

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:04:00

pr-inside.com - COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN was drafted in to help rocker DAVID BYRNE write his new album, after the former TALKING HEADS star was struck with writer’s block.The Scottish-born star teamed up with producer Brian Eno to create 2008 album Everything That Happens Will Happen Today.But Byrne confesses he laboured over several tracks, prompting Eno -

Byrne Urges Fans To Get Out And Vote In Email

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:05:56

pr-inside.com - Former TALKING HEADS star DAVID BYRNE is urging fans to vote for a new U.S.president - even though he can’t.The Scottish-born rocker isn’t eligible to vote in today’s (04Nov08) election because he’s classed as an immigrant, so he’s doing what he can to get fans to polling stations.In an email to devotees, the Psycho Killer

David Byrne Can't Vote, But You Can

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:19:31

starpulse.com - David Byrne sent an email to his fans asking them to vote today since he is not eligible. The Scottish-American Talking Head is not an official US citizen. If Byrne could vote though, we have a feeling we know who he would choose from his letter below.

Byrne And Fatboy Slim Write Imelda Marcos Tribute Album

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:08:32

pr-inside.com - Rocker DAVID BYRNE and DJ FATBOY SLIM are collaborating on a new album, inspired by flamboyant former Philippines first lady IMELDA MARCOS.Byrne reveals the LP will be a "disco musical" about the early life of the 79-year-old, the widow of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who died in 1989.Byrne tells Interview magazine, "I did research and discovered

Byrne Abandons Human Microwave

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:07:54

pr-inside.com - Rocker-turned-artist DAVID BYRNE had to abandon plans to create a giant microwave for humans - after discovering it would be fatal.The Talking Heads frontman has exhibited his artwork in exhibitions around the world since the 1990s and has erected anonymous installations in New York City, where he now lives.But Byrne concedes not ever idea comes

Missing Aussie Rocker Found

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:10:17

pr-inside.com - LATEST: The former boyfriend of the VERONICAS star JESS ORIGLIASSO has been found alive and well in New York - a week after he went missing in Los Angeles.Azaria, real name David Byrne, disappeared after falling out with his The Follow bandmates during a recording session, and the worried rockers launched a nationwide search for

Talking Heads Star Builds Arty Bicycle Racks For Nyc

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:32:14

starpulse.com - Talking Heads rocker David Byrne is helping New Yorkers pedal around the Big Apple by designing a range of arty bicycle racks.

Byrne Builds Bike Racks For New Yorkers

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:05:28

pr-inside.com - TALKING HEADS rocker DAVID BYRNE is helping New Yorkers pedal around the Big Apple, by designing a range of arty bicycle racks.The nine installations have been places in various locations around the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.The shapes include a man, a dog, a mug, a guitar and a dollar sign.New York resident Byrne came

Ny Hosts 9 Bicycle Racks Designed By David Byrne (ap)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:23:16

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Musician, artist and bicycling enthusiast David Byrne has designed nine unusual bike racks that have been installed around New York City.

David Byrne & Brian Eno Release New Album Online

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:41:49

starpulse.com - Music boffins David Byrne and Brian Eno will release their new album on a website they launched on Monday.