During the time of the Talking Heads, and after into his solo career, David Byrne has been defying conventions of what music should be like. When Talking Heads released their first album, "Talking Heads '77," they put themselves into a punk-driven sound that they gradually broke themselves out of. Byrne was famous for his antics on stage, his specific vision, and his painstaking attention to detail that eventually drove his bandmates away.
Freddie Mercury
The frontman of Queen created a world for himself on stage, he felt free to be himself. His explosive character filled entire stadiums, and his energy was infectious.
This man was the only person who rivaled Prince's energy. Freddie Mercury owned the stage in every venue Queen played in. Freddie built the compositions for Queen to entirely revolve around his passion for showmanship. He was a performer of a different caliber, both physically and emotionally. He caused fans to weep with happiness and they worshipped the ground he walked on.
Curtis Mayfield
Mayfield demanded a level of perfection that was unparalleled by other musicians of his caliber. He would command entire orchestras only with his own ear and his tweedy, open guitar tones. His voice was meek, but his presence powerful.