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David Byrne Celebrates 50 Years with Who Is the Sky? Tour

11/22/2025

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David Byrne, the musician known for Talking Heads, marks his 50-year career with the Who Is the Sky? tour.
The 73-year-old artist uses high-definition projections and stagecraft to blend Talking Heads hits with solo material.
Highlights include 'Strange Overtones' about humanity's relationship with technology, a cover of Paramore's 'Hard Times' reflecting isolation, a rendition of 'Once in a Lifetime' with protest visuals, and a surprise appearance by Fred Armisen.

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David Byrne, the musician known for Talking Heads, marks his 50-year career with the Who Is the Sky? tour.
The 73-year-old artist uses high-definition projections and stagecraft to blend Talking Heads hits with solo material.
Highlights include 'Strange Overtones' about humanity's relationship with technology, a cover of Paramore's 'Hard Times' reflecting isolation, a rendition of 'Once in a Lifetime' with protest visuals, and a surprise appearance by Fred Armisen.