David Byrne Apologizes for Wearing Blackface in 1984 Talking Heads Promo Video
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDavid Byrne has issued an apology for impersonating people of color, including wearing brownface and blackface, in a 1984 promotional video for the Talking Heads’ iconic concert film “Stop Making Sense.” In the clip, which was intended to be humorous, Byrne interviews himself in a split-screen scene, portraying multiple different reporters.Byrne addressed the matter in a series of tweets on Tuesday. “To watch myself in the various characters, including black and brown face, I acknowledge it was a major mistake in judgement that showed a lack of real understanding,” he wrote.