The legendary David Byrne, visionary frontman of Talking Heads and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, recently joined Jack Coyne on the streets of New York City for a viral episode of ‘Track Star’. Known for challenging both pedestrians and famous musicians on their recorded music knowledge, Coyne put Byrne to the test with a curated tracklist that spanned soul, punk, and world music. Byrne not only passed with ease—identifying artists ranging from James Brown and Iggy Pop to Willie Nelson and Fela Kuti—but he also enriched the game with deep historical context and personal stories from the 1970s and ’80s New York scene. This appearance follows a busy 2025 for Byrne, which included the release of his solo album ‘Who Is The Sky?’ and a celebratory series of live dates that reaffirmed his status as a permanent fixture in the city’s creative landscape.