Step into the raw, revolutionary world of 1970s and ’80s New York with Burning Down the House—an electrifying deep dive into the rise of Talking Heads and the cultural explosion they helped ignite. Author Jonathan Gould will be live for an exclusive interview with The Rock Hall’s VP of Education & Visitor Engagement, Jason Hanley, and a book signing, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from this groundbreaking book.

From the punk grit of CBGBs to the avant-garde art scene and RISD roots to Stop Making Sense’s A24 revival, discover how Talking Heads redefined rock and reshaped American pop culture.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening exploring music, art, identity—and the era that burned the rulebook.

Book signing to follow the interview.

Jonathan Gould is a writer and a former professional musician. A contributing writer for The New Yorker, he is the author of Can’t Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, and America and Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life.

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