I downloaded some mainstream Talking Heads tracks from the
iTunes Music Store the other day. I've never really been a big fan of the Talking Heads but there are a few "popular" songs I've enjoyed listening to. As I listen to these lately, I've grown inquisitive.
David Byrne seems like a very interesting guy. I've never really thought about it before. You know, he's just that thin guy in a suit that sings for that "burning down the house" song. My curiosity got the best of me so I Googled him.
Turns out, David Byrne
is and interesting character. I went to
DavidByrne.com and found that David does art and writes books too. Very interesting stuff. Take a look if you have the chnace.
I guess I'm always impressed when I've overlooked something with depth for so long - only to find it again later and see it in a whole new light. It doesn't really reflect well on me though - makes me look kind of oblivious. At least I find the depth in things eventually - some people never find it.