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Tina Weymouth: “I know Bono used me to taunt Adam Clayton when U2 were starting out”

One of the bass world’s most influential female figures talks gender stereotypes and why her small stature was “almost like a dare to boys”

Guitar World

A beginner's guide to post-punk in 5 essential albums

The rise, fall and rise again of post-punk, explained by five albums that define the genre

Louder

Seymour Stein: Mogul who discovered some of music’s greats

Stein was a powerhouse executive who brought names such as Madonna and Talking Heads into global stardom

The Independent UK

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Seymour Stein obituary

Music executive and co-founder of Sire Records who launched the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads and the Ramones

The Guardian - UK

Seymour Stein, record executive who signed up Madonna, dead at 80

Seymour Stein founded Sire Records and helped launch the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads and the Pretenders. He co-founded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Appreciation: Seymour Stein, dead at 80, discovered the Ramones, Madonna, many more: ‘I never believed in press for myself’

SAN DIEGO — Seymour Stein was never a household name to most music fans before his Sunday death from cancer in Los Angeles at the age of 80. But he certainly was to the Ramones, the Talking Heads, Madonna, Ice-T, Depeche Mode and the dozens of other artists Stein signed…

Tribune News Service

Seymour Stein, Sire Records executive who signed Talking Heads and Madonna, dies aged 80

Known as a tastemaker of the 1970s music scene, Stein also worked with The Pretenders, Ice T, The Smiths, and Aphex Twin

The Independent UK

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Famed record company executive Seymour Stein dead at 80

Seymour Stein founded Sire Records and signed Ramones, Talking Heads, Pretenders, Madonna, The Cure, Depeche Mode and many more

Louder

Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed Madonna, is dead at 80

Seymour Stein, who helped found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and was himself inducted into the Rock Hall in 2005, died of cancer in Los Angeles, according to a statement by his family.

WEKU

Seymour Stein, the music executive who discovered Madonna, dies aged 80

Sire Records co-founder also put Talking Heads and The Ramones on their way to stardom

Wales Online

Seymour Stein, music mogul who discovered Madonna, Talking Heads and more, dies aged 80

Influential executive co-founded Sire Records and signed Lou Reed, the Ramones and introduced the Smiths and the Cure to the US

The Guardian - AU

Talking Heads guitarists remain in tandem to perform seminal 1980 album in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Two forward-thinking musical innovators who continue to carve out interesting new projects, Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew aren't the type to reminisce about the good ol' days. But they did keep coming back to that one day in Rome in 1980.

Tribune News Service

David Bridie: Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads is the most perfect song of all time

The first single off the US band’s 1980 album Remain in Light inspired a musical awakening in the My Friend the Chocolate Cake singer

The Guardian - AU

Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz look back: ‘When I first asked her to join my band, she refused’

The musicians discuss their military families, surviving a serious car crash, and being partners in life and in music

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

The 25 greatest American rock bands of all time: Guns N’ Roses to Bon Jovi

From Red Hot Chili Peppers to Foo Fighters, we select the best of the American rock royalty

The Guardian - UK

Famous fans say farewell to the B-52’s: ‘They got me to question my own prejudices’

After 46 years, the Athens originals are taking off for good later this year. David Byrne, Boy George and more pay tribute to one of the most unusual pop bands ever

The Independent UK

David Byrne's next Broadway show will be 'Here Lies Love'

David Byrne’s “American Utopia” may have gone from Broadway but the Talking Heads leader is plotting a return — with disco

The Independent UK

'I can’t be the only one': Docuseries on 'Women Who Rock'

A deep dive into rock ‘n’ roll’s female pioneers like Chaka Khan, Pat Benatar, Mavis Staples and Shania Twain forms the backbone of the fascinating, four-part docuseries “Women Who Rock.”

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The Conversation

What it really meant to be punk in Britain

There is a current surge of interest in punk. The Sex Pistols’ God Save the Queen topped the UK singles charts during the Platinum Jubilee. This was 45 years to the day after it controversially didn’t when originally released at the time of the Silver Jubilee.

Salon

Tears for Fears is overdue for Rock Hall

With a stellar new album, "The Tipping Point," and a tour, the band is deserving of this honor

Tribune News Service

Ed Stasium, whose recording credits include Talking Heads, the Ramones and Gladys Knight, rocks on

SAN DIEGO — Ed Stasium's goal has remained happily unchanged in the nearly 50 years he has worked as a recording engineer and album producer for such varied artists as Talking Heads, Ramones, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Mick Jagger, Living Colour, Kool & The Gang and gospel-music queen Shirley…

The Independent UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 8-14

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 8-14 include musician David Byrne, actor Tim Roth and actor Cate Blanchett

The Guardian - UK

Talking Heads musicians survive serious collision with drunk driver

Tina Weymouth in ‘a lot of pain’ after she fractures sternum and three ribs in car crash, says husband Chris Frantz

The Guardian - AU

David Byrne on leaving Spotify and turning 70: ‘I think I am more optimistic now’

Talking Heads frontman speaks about his new song with Australian musician Montaigne, the bravery of Taylor Swift and why he feels hopeful for the future

Tribune News Service

David Byrne reveals how Minnesota inspired a Talking Heads classic

David Byrne has made many memorable appearances in Minnesota over the years. But none may have been as fruitful as the time he visited the state just ahead of recording The Talking Heads' final album.

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