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Talking Heads' Debut Album Turns 46: Tribute Show Planned

9/17/2025

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Talking Heads released their debut album, "Talking Heads: 77," on September 16, 1977, which gained recognition despite initial low chart performance.
The album includes the iconic track "Psycho Killer" and influenced bands like Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem.
Lou Reed provided early guidance to the band during a notable meeting over ice cream.
Formed in 1975, they blended punk, funk, and world music, pioneering New Wave.
A tribute show by Heads in Motion is set for September 27 in Bettendorf, Iowa.

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Talking Heads released their debut album, "Talking Heads: 77," on September 16, 1977, which gained recognition despite initial low chart performance.
The album includes the iconic track "Psycho Killer" and influenced bands like Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem.
Lou Reed provided early guidance to the band during a notable meeting over ice cream.
Formed in 1975, they blended punk, funk, and world music, pioneering New Wave.
A tribute show by Heads in Motion is set for September 27 in Bettendorf, Iowa.