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David Byrne Reflects on Past Mistakes, Launches Solo Tour

11/5/2025

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David Byrne (musician) called his 1984 Talking Heads promo skit featuring Blackface a major mistake in judgement.
He said he self-cancelled and informed Spike Lee about addressing the issue publicly.
He acknowledged past racial biases and said he may be on the autism spectrum.
Byrne launched a solo tour and released a new album, and he ruled out a Talking Heads reunion.

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Story summary

David Byrne (musician) called his 1984 Talking Heads promo skit featuring Blackface a major mistake in judgement.
He said he self-cancelled and informed Spike Lee about addressing the issue publicly.
He acknowledged past racial biases and said he may be on the autism spectrum.
Byrne launched a solo tour and released a new album, and he ruled out a Talking Heads reunion.