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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Legendary US rock band send supporters wild after dropping MAJOR hint they are reuniting this summer
Talking Heads sent fans into a frenzy after posting a cryptic message on their social media on Monday. The legendary US rock band - consisting of front man David Byrne, bassist Tina Weymouth, drummer Chris Fantz and guitarist Jerri Harrison - shot to stardom after forming in 1975. During a 16-year period together the band achieved commercial and critical success thanks to much-loved tracks such as Once in a Lifetime and Road to Nowhere before they split in 1991. Now, many supporters think they may finally have got their wish for a reunion after the band posted an obscure video on social media. The animation simply showed the sun and the moon rising behind the caption: 'June 5, 2025.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The date actually marks exactly 50 years since the group's first ever show at the CBGB club in New York, leaving supporters wondering whether a reunion tour could be on the cards this summer. Thousands of excited fans took to the comments section, writing: 'announce a tour i date are you', 'Just get back together for some shows and make the world a brighter place!', 'IS TALKING HEADS COMING BACK DON'T PLAY WITH MY FEELINGS', 'Give the people what they really want and need, and that's a tour!!!' It would be the first time the band - who have four albums named in the 2003 Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list - have performed a live show together since 1984. If supporters' suspicions are indeed true and Talking Heads are reuniting, it would likely mean the four band members had a change of mind on an offer they received some six months ago. The group reportedly turned down a whopping $80million offered to them by Live Nation in December for a reunion tour consisting of six to eight festival and concert gigs, Billboard reported. It came months after the group's lead singer David mended a rift with his former band mates ready for the 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense, their concert film, which debuted in 1984. Coachella's curator Paul Tollett told Billboard he also approached the band members in September to play at the iconic California festival - but said that he 'sensed there were no shows happening, so I didn't make an offer.' Talking Heads announced their split in December 1991, with the bandmembers excluding David briefly and continuing touring as Shrunken Heads. After a screening of their movie anniversary in September, they did a Q&A with filmmaker Spike Lee, where Chris said: 'It's so good to be here with my bandmates tonight. It's been a long time.' According to the LA Times, all four members sat in separate rows to watch the film, but claimed '[no] tensions were on display'. Jerry recently said working together on the re-worked film had been a 'healing experience' for the group. He revealed: 'We get along OK. It's all very cordial and whatever. It's not like we're all best friends. But everybody's very happy to see this film coming back out. 'We're all united in the fact that we really love what we did here. So that kind of helps us talk to one another and get along.' When the group split, Chris said their breakup had been caused by David and that he had learned his bandmate was leaving from a Los Angeles Times article. He said at the time: 'As far as we're concerned, the band never really broke up. David just decided to leave. 'We were never too pleased about the way David handled the situation.' David has spoken about his regret over the way the band disbanded, telling People last month: 'As a younger person, I was not as pleasant to be around. When I was working on some Talking Heads shows, I was more of a little tyrant. 'And then I learned to relax and I also learned that, collaborating with people, both sides get more if there's a good relationship instead of me telling everybody what to do. 'I think [the end] wasn't handled well. It was kind of ugly. I have regrets on how that was handled. 'I don't think I did it in the best way, but I think it was kind of inevitable that would happen anyway.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Legendary 70s band drop massive clue they're reuniting 41 years after last live performance
AN iconic US rock band has teased fans with news of a possible upcoming reunion. The acclaimed rock stars - who were together for 16 years - haven't performed since 1975. 6 6 New Wave band Talking Heads, best known for their hits Once in a Lifetime and Road to Nowhere could be reforming following a cryptic social media clue. Excited music lovers have gone wild after the band's official Instagram page posted an obscure video animation. The short footage simply features the date: "6/5/2025." The precise date refers back to June 5, 1975, when Talking Heads played its first-ever show at the CBGB club in New York. Fans begged: "Just get back together for some shows and make the world a brighter place!" A second penned: "You teases!" A third argued: "Give the people what they really want and need, and that's a tour!!!!" The band has not played together since their last gig on February 6, 1984 in New Zealand. In January 2024, it was reported that the band turned down tens of millions to reunite after being approached to perform at six to eight festivals, including headlining slots. Despite receiving an alleged £62m offer, Billboard claimed the group's four members - David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Frantz and Tina Weymouth - walked away. 70s pop legend eyes a spot at Glastonbury as he launches huge comeback with new album and doc The band released their final album Naked in 1988 before disbanding in 1991. Talking Heads rebranded as Shrunken Heads and toured briefly before going their separate ways. In 2003, Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time included four albums by the band. Their songs Psycho Killer, Life During Wartime and Once in a Lifetime were included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. 6 6 6 6
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
CBGG Festival announces 2025 lineup: See Iggy Pop, Jack White, more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. On Oct. 15, 2006, New York City's legendary punk and new wave venue CBGB closed. In the nearly 20 years since, nothing in the City has quite replaced the iconic performance space where Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Ramones, Television and Blondie played for audiences of 350 people or less. That all changes this year. For the first time since 2012, the CBGB Festival returns to New York. The festivities go down at Brooklyn's Under The K Bridge Park on Saturday, Sept. 27. Just a few of the most exciting headliners on the bill include O.G. punk Iggy Pop, recent Rock Hall of Fame inductee Jack White, seminal anarchists Sex Pistols, The Smiths' Johnny Marr and legendary vets The Damned. They'll be joined by The Linda Lindas, Destroy Boys, Gorilla Biscuits, Melvins and Marky Ramone, one of the three surviving members of the groundbreaking group. All in all, 21 acts will take the stage over the course of the one-day extravaganza that Melodic Mag claims begs the question 'who would be playing CBGB' today?' If you want to be there, tickets are officially on-sale as of today. At the time of publication, single-day general admission passes start at $259 including fees on Vivid Seats. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2025 CBGB Festival below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. CBGB Festival tickets 2025 A complete breakdown of all the different ticket tiers for the 2025 CBGB Festival and how much they cost can be found here: CBGB Festival ticket types Ticket prices start at General Admission $259 (including fees) VIP Tier 1 $496 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. CBGB Festival 2025 lineup As mentioned earlier, 21 artists and bands will populate the Under The K Bridge Park this September. To make sure you're fully up-to-date on who is going to be there, take a look at the 2025 CBGB Festival lineup below. Huge punk acts on tour in 2025 Can't make it to Brooklyn this September? No need to worry. Many of the biggest rule-breakers around will be on the road all year long. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Blink-182 • Patti Smith • The Offspring with Jimmy Eat World • Social Distortion • Dropkick Murphys with Bad Religion Who else is out and about this year? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Time Out
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Iconic punk venue CBGB is coming back for a one-day-only festival this September
A dearly departed piece of New York's punk past is being resurrected for one night only this fall. CBGB —the iconic East Village music club that helped kickstart the careers of many notable punk rock and new wave bands, including Ramones, Blondie, Television, Talking Heads, Dead Boys and Patti Smith Group, among others—has announced that it will be popping up once again as CBGB Festival on September 27 at Under the K Bridge Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. (The original CBGB shuttered for good in 2006 at 315 Bowery.) Presented with The Bowery Presents, the one-day gig—a 'festival for uplifting gormandizers,' per organizers, nodding to the old club's full name—will kick off the tunes at 3pm and feature 21 bands, many of whom previously rattled and rocked that historic music hall during its heyday in the 1970s and '80. Along with high-profile headliners Iggy Pop and Jack White, the lineup will span three stages with performers such as Sex Pistols, Johnny Marr, Lunachicks, Marky Ramone, The Damned, Melvins. But it's not just old favorites on the docket: 'The CBGB Festival celebrates New York City's gritty, sticker-covered past through the lens of the modern punk era, with a lineup bridging punk's origins to its future torchbearers,' proclaims the festival website. That means fresh-faced rockers like The Linda Lindas, Destroy Boys, Angel Du$t, Scowl, Pinkshift, Teen Mortgage, YHWH Nailgun and Lip Critic, among others, will also be taking the CBGB stage. Presale registration is open now at Presale begins Thursday, May 15 at 10am Eastern Time, with general ticket sales kicking off Friday, May 16 at 10am. Ticket prices range from a $73 'Young Punks' option (reserved for concertgoers under 24 years old) to good ol' general admission tickets starting at $149. Along with those mosh-ready musical sets, CBGB Festival will also feature vintage and new merch collections, loads of local food & beverage options, and expansive CBGB installations including relics from the original club. Check out more information at the CBGB Festival website.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Legends to Headline Festival Named After Famed Punk Nightclub
, and the Sex Pistols have been announced as headliners of this year's CBGB festival, set for Sept. 27 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. Named after the legendary New York nightspot frequented by punk legends the Ramones, Blondie, Television and the Talking Heads in the late '70s, the festival will feature 21 bands across three stages. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Iggy Pop, who celebrated his 78th birthday in April, is making his first New York appearance in more than 10 years at the festival. The Sex Pistols feature original members guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock with singer Frank Carter filling in for , who had a falling out with the other members of the band over the 2022 Pistol TV acts on the bill include fellow original British punk band The Damned, Marky Ramone, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, and Los Angeles-based all-female punk upstarts the Linda Lindas and more. CBGB was founded in 1973 by Hilly Kristal. The festival aims to connect the club's ties with the origin of punk rock with the current bands keeping the genre alive. Under the K Bridge was chosen as the site of the festival because of its 'industrial grit and cultural relevance,' according to a statement released by CBGB. Along with the live music, the festival will include local food and merch stands as well as immersive CBGB installations, including the bar and stage from the original club.
