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David Byrne, best known as frontman for Talking Heads, will be giving the commencement address for Bard College’s class of 2020. Additionally, Byrne will receive an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Bard on May 23.
In related news, David Bryne’s American Utopia announced that it will return to Broadway for another engagement beginning in September of 2020. The new engagement will last 17 weeks. Furthermore, Academy Award winner Spike Lee is set to direct the filmed version of Byrne's Broadway show.
Watch Byrne's recent performances of "Once In A Lifetime" and "Toe Jam" as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live here.
