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David Byrne was a contemporary American musician. David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the new wave band Talking Heads. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Music — The universal language of melody, rhythm, and harmony

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