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The band Talking Heads was founded in 1974. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in New York. Generally, music journalists would define Talking Heads’s style within the genre/s of post-punk, new wave, and other rock music.
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David Byrne
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Television
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Devo
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Gang Of Four
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Xtc
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Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club is an American new wave band founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife team Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, both also known for being members of Talking Heads. Their best known songs include "Wordy Rappinghood", "Genius of Love", and a cover of The Drif... [wikipedia]
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The Smiths
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New Order
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Joy Division
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Wire
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Oingo Boingo
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David Bowie
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Roxy Music
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Public Image Ltd
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The B‐52’s
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Japan
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What Genre is Talking Heads?
Talking Heads genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Talking Heads. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of post-punk, new wave, and other rock music.