David Byrne

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David Byrne Fast Facts:

Was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, but was raised in Baltimore, MD.
Formed a band called the Artistics with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth in the early 1970s, and this group eventually evolved into the Talking Heads.
Made his full-length debut with the band on Talking Heads: 77 (1977), which featured the group's first hit, "Psycho Killer."
Ventured into composing in the early '80s, creating the scores for Twyla Tharp's dance project The Catherine Wheel and Jonathan Demme's big-screen comedy Married to the Mob (1988).
Made his directing debut in 1986 with the episodic comedy feature True Stories, which he also starred in and wrote.
Released his first traditional solo album, Rei Momo, in a joint venture with Sire Records and his own world-music label, Luaka Bop, in 1989.
Following the Talking Heads' dissolution in 1991, he refused to participate in a reunion five years later. The remaining members rechristened themselves the Heads and recruited guest vocalists for their poorly received 1995 album No Talking Just Head.

David Byrne Relationships:
Adelle Lutz - Ex-wife
Malu Abeni Valentine Byrne - Daughter
Cindy Sherman - Significant Other
David Byrne Awards:
1988 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Winner
1987 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Winner
1988 Grammy: Best Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television - Winner
1988 BAFTA Awards: Best Score for a Film - Nominee
College:
Attended Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD; attended Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI