David Byrne is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, visual artist, and filmmaker.
He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.
David Byrne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 as a member of the Talking Heads.
In 2005, Byrne launched his internet radio station, Radio David Byrne.
David Byrne has received several awards including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
David Byrne Parents: Meet Emma Byrne and Tom Byrne
Emma Byrne and Tom Byrne were the parents of David Byrne.
David’s father Tom Byrne was a Catholic who worked as an electronics engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
While his mother Emma Byrne who was a Presbyterian worked as a teacher.
Aside from David Byrne, Emma and Tom had another child named Celia Byrne.
Tom Byrne died in October 2013, while his wife Emma Byrne passed away in June 2014.