This weekend we have something for Hunters, Concert Goers, and Kids. There are Griffins and Globetrotters, a Bridal Show, Stage Productions, Cars & Comedy.
Veteran producer Steve Lillywhite recalled the moment a case of mistaken identity resulted in Talking Heads starting to record an album track with someone who turned out to be a messenger.
Released on Aug. 3, 1979, the Talking Heads' Fear of Music found David Byrne's always-offbeat observations set to turbulent, often strikingly ominous music beds that grew out of loose, but ultimately uncredited full-band jams.
Prior to his turn at TV stardom in the hit sit-com "Roseanne" and even before his iconic role as Walter in the movie "The Big Lebowski," John Goodman took to the stage and danced up a storm in Talking Heads' 1986 video smash, "Wild Wild Life"…
YouTube channel Music Vault just added a live performance of the Talking Heads when they were, arguably, at their peak. The show took place Nov. 4, 1980 at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, N.J. during the band's Remain In Light Tour.
Believe it or not, this was was written by Grand Rapids own Al Green! In 1976, Foghat made the first recording of the song by a rock band, on their album Night Shift. Two years later, it was recorded separately by Levon Helm and Bryan Ferry on solo albums, and then by the band Talking Heads on their …