Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has spoken out about the reported state of his relationship with his former bandmate.
The rock band of the 1970s and 1980s is gearing up for a very rare reunion next month to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the reissue of the cult classic concert film “Stop Making Sense.” The soundtrack will also be re-released on two LPs tomorrow, August 18.
The group, who were originally together from the mid-seventies to the early nineties, have rarely made public appearances together in the years since. Talking Heads were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, and briefly reunited on stage together.
Rumors of the band’s relationship with Byrne have swirled for years, and now the 70-year-old has spoken out.
‘Stop Making Sense’ Will Be Re-Released In 4K Resolution
The hit concert film was directed by Jonathan Demme, and was filmed in California in late 1983. The band released one of their most commercially successful LPs “Speaking In Tongues” that year, which spawned one of their biggest hits “Burning Down The House.”
The upcoming reunion and screening will take place at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, a question-and-answer session will be moderated by Spike Lee, according to Rolling Stone.
Fan reactions to the news on social media have ranged from excitement to outright shock. Many fans at X chatted about the possibility of the band have trouble getting along, and the need to improve security. (per The Blast)
Byrne Breaks Silence Ahead of Screening
Byrne sat down with People Magazine after news of the reunion, and shared his thoughts on the end of Talking Heads.
The “Once In A Lifetime” singer was candid in his assessment of the band’s final days.
“As a younger person, I’m not very pleasant to be around,” he told the outlet, per Stereogum. “When I worked on some of the Talking Heads shows, I was a bit of a tyrant. And then I learned to relax, and I also learned that working with people, both parties get more if there is a good relationship instead of me telling everyone what to do,” Byrne said.
“I think [the end] not handled well. It’s pretty ugly,” he continued. “I regret the way it was handled. I don’t think I did it in the best way, but I think it was inevitable that it would happen anyway,” said the “Born Under Punches” singer. “We have a friendly relationship now. We’re kind of in touch, but we don’t hang out together,” he continued.
Although the band’s upcoming reunion will be a talk show rather than a concert, it will be their first public appearance together in 21 years.
The group hasn’t toured since 1984, the same year “Stop Making Sense” was released theatrically. The group would perform on stage together five years later for a Tom Tom Club show; Tom Tom Club is the brainchild of bassist Tina Weymouth and her husband, Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz. Their 1981 hit “Genius Of Love” has received massive success over the years in dance clubs and commercials, alike. (per Stereogum)
Fans will have the chance to see “Stop Making Sense” in IMAX theaters first on September 22nd, before the film’s wide release on the 29th! (via Economic Times)
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