The Bassist of Talking Heads

In 1973, Rhode Island School of Design students David Byrne (guitar and vocals) and Chris Frantz (drums) formed a band, the Artistics. Fellow student Tina Weymouth, Frantz’s girlfriend, often provided transportation. The Artistics dissolved the following year, and the three moved to New York City, eventually sharing a communal loft. After they were unable to find a bassist, Weymouth took up the role. Frantz encouraged Weymouth to learn to play bass by listening to Suzi Quatro albums. Byrne asked Weymouth to audition three times before she joined the band.

The celebration of amateurism.

In a documentary video, Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads, the top comment is:

Just casually convincing Tina Weymouth to become one of the best and most iconic bass guitarists who ever lived.


Date
2021-04-10


Previously
BWV 846