Jerry Harrison, the original keyboardist and guitarist of the legendary group Talking Heads, was joined by Adrian Belew, the band’s touring guitarist, and they announced a special performance in Los Angeles to celebrate the album Stay in the Light.

The concert will be September 29 in the Wiltern room, together with bassist Julie Slick and percussionist Yahuba Garcia-Torres. Famous original singer David Byrne will not be in attendance. There will also be an open speech by the musicians with Tawny Newsome, an actress and musician who has even joined a tribute band from the Talking Heads.

According to Harrison’s own statement about the origin of this show, “Beew came to San Francisco and we started remembering how special the band was that had been put together to play. Stay in the Light inhabit. He was different from the famous band of Stop making sense, as seen in that exhibition remembered in Rome 1980. I am very enthusiastic about the idea of ​​recreating it. You could really feel the energy and strength, along with so many talented musicians on stage. “

Belew speaks

Adrian Belew, who toured with Talking Heads from 1980 to 1981, added: “Jerry and I talked a lot about that show in Rome that is on YouTube, and we both thought it would be something audiences would love. see right now “.

As for the concert itself, he said: “We’ve put together a concert that’s all we wanted and more. There’s a fantastic team of musicians and singers lovingly reviving Talking Heads’ historic repertoire with Stay in the Light. They will have so much fun they will dance outside the door! “

Over the course of the year, Adrian Belew is also involved in another celebration of a rock icon: David Bowie, with the Celebrating David Bowie tour.

an exemplary band

Talking Heads are one of the great rock bands called “new-wave”, for having emerged in the innovative current of the late 70s, almost on a par with punk. Between the two styles, they overthrew the leadership of progressive rock and jazz-rock.

The Talking Heads were composed of David Byrne, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, all alumni of the Rhode Island School of Design. They moved to New York, joined Jerry Harrison and in 1977 signed a record deal with Sire Records. From that moment on it was all uphill.

Talking Heads have become a reference in experimentation, especially with the albums produced by Brian Eno, and the fusion of rock with African rhythms.After eight major studio albums, including Talking Heads: 77, Other songs about buildings and food, Fear of music, Remain in Light Y Speaking in tongues; various tours, music videos and awards, in 1991 the group officially announced their separation.

In March 2002, the band played together Life in wartime, Psycho Killer Y Burning down the house at his induction ceremony into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, they are unlikely to get together for a concert tour.

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