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David Byrne 데이비드 번

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David Byrne (; born May 14, 1952) is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Talking Heads. Byrne was born in Dumbarton, Scotland and moved to the United States with his family as a child. He co-founded Talking Heads in 1975 in New York City.

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David Byrne (데이비드 번) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Todo Mundo.

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• Genre: new wave, alternative rock
• Awards: Webby Lifetime Achievement Award, Academy Award for Best Original Score, Bessie Awards
• Born: May 14, 1952
• Birthplace: Dumbarton, Scotland
• Nationality: American
• Notable Band: Talking Heads
• Band Founded: 1975
• Band Location: New York City
• Birth Date: 1952년 5월 14일
• Birth Place: 덤버턴

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