After an “official” Talking Heads Instagram appeared online, many fans began speculating if this spike in social media activity was a precursor to a long awaited reunion (as it was recently, for bands like Oysterhead and The Black Crowes).
However, in a statement to Rolling Stone, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne squashed the idea posthaste.
“I have never heard of this [Instagram], I don’t know what it is or who is doing it, so clearly it can’t be a ‘official’ Talking Heads account,” wrote the American Utopia singer. “Whatever plans others in the band may have is strictly their own business and I wish them well.”
On Dec. 3, Talking Heads guitarist Jerry Harrison and frequent collaborator Adrian Belew announced a 40-year celebration of Remain in Light with backing back Turkuaz. The newly-formed group has already booked slots at high-profile festivals like Electric Forest and The Peach, with a full tour presumably on the horizon.
As for Byrne, he’s enjoying major success on Broadway with his American Utopia, interweaving solo material from his solo album of the same name with Talking Heads hits like “Slippery People” and “Once In A Lifetime.”
And while a legitimate Talking Heads performance hasn’t occurred since their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2002, fans will always have Stop Making Sense to keep the band alive:
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Ignorance is bliss
December 19, 2019 at 3:37 amSo is mike….
nick
December 17, 2019 at 11:55 amsting is a douche too
Gfunk72
December 16, 2019 at 8:44 pmNot sure why they keep trying to rehash this this story. A while ago it was Talking Heads working on an album and no one is allowed in the studio. It was proven a false rumor. Byrne has been pretty staunch about not being interested and has remained the most active of the members of band since they disbanded. I think he feels a bit like Sting who remarked reuniting with the Police was a bit like going back to live with his parents. Don’t suspect this reunion will ever happen…
Mike Rotch
December 15, 2019 at 2:19 pmWho is this band and why is it on jambands?
He is a
December 15, 2019 at 9:53 amDouche…
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