“Well, Marx is having a comeback. I hear him mentioned a lot in terms of the global financial situation and the general sense of injustice out there. A lot of economic experts in America refer to him without actually using the M word, but he's around.”

American musician and artist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, best known for his work as the frontman of the influential new wave band Talking Heads. His music blends avant-garde experimentation with accessible pop sensibilities, while his solo work explores themes of alienation, creativity, and urban life through unconventional songwriting and production.