David Byrne - Age, Family, Bio
Matthew Barrera
Updated on February 06, 2026
Avant-garde musician and lead singer of the Talking Heads. The band released 8 albums throughout their legendary career. He performed such hits as "Psycho Killer," "Burning Down the House," and "Heaven."
Before Fame
When he founded the Talking Heads, he had just dropped out of the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Trivia
He won a Grammy Award, an Oscar Award, and many Golden Globes. In 2018, he created a musical called American Utopia which was met with critical and audience support.
Family Life
He married Adelle Lutz in July of 1987; they divorced in 2004. He has a daughter named Malu.
Associated With
Byrne and St. Vincent collaborated on an album called Love This Giant.
