Talking Heads: Live in Rome

Overview

On December 18, 1980, the American rock band Talking Heads, with guest guitarist Adrian Belew, delivered a fantastic performance at Palaeur Arena in Rome that was filmed for broadcast on Italian TV. Taking place just two months after the release of Remain In Light, that night’s set was heavy on material from that album such as Born Under Punches, Crosseyed and Painless and The Great Curve.

Directed by Cesare Pierleoni

Top cast

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, guitar

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, vocals

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, vocals

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, keyboards, vocals

Adrian Belew

Self - Guitar

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