Talking Heads lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne singing into a microphone on stage at the State University of New York at Buffalo Alumni Arena in 1983.
Title
Talking Heads lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne singing into a microphone on stage at the State University of New York at Buffalo Alumni Arena in 1983.
Subject
Talking Heads (Musical group)
Rock groups--United States
Rock music--United States
Description
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, dressed in a light-colored pinstripe suit, is captured mid-speech or song, holding a microphone close to their mouth while performing at the State University of New York at Buffalo Alumni Arena. The person is lit from above and below, with strong contrasts highlighting facial features and the texture of the suit. The background is dark, with out-of-focus stage scaffolding faintly visible. The figure appears composed and expressive, suggesting the live performance setting.
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1983-10-09
Rights
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Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
9437_3
Is Part Of
Prominent Visitors to Buffalo. LIB-UA016
Public Affairs Photograph collection
Collection
Citation
“Talking Heads lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne singing into a microphone on stage at the State University of New York at Buffalo Alumni Arena in 1983.,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed February 15, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/21944.