16 Things Only Talking Heads Fans Will Understand

2. David Bowie Thought Talking Heads Were Cool

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Talking Heads were so unique in their time that they influenced older and more famous artists, chief among them being David Bowie.

Bowie's 1979 song “DJ” was a direct attempt to ape the band’s approach to music and David Byrne’s vocal style. That's one hell of an endorsement.

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