Olivia Rodrigo Sends Fans Into ‘Fever Dream' Twinning With ‘80s Icon, 73, Onstage: ‘Such an Unexpected Duo'
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo, 22, has excellent taste in music.
The Bad Idea singer, a former Disney Channel star and current Taylor Swift bestie, recently bridged the generational gap between modern pop and '80s legends by bringing Talking Heads frontman David Byrne on stage. The duo not only danced in sync—they twinned in matching red outfits, sending the audience into what fans called a 'fever dream.' Fans couldn't get enough of the 'unexpected duo,' with Byrne fans giving respect to the young Driver's License singer for sharing the stage with the iconic rocker.Rodrigo was headlining Saturday's Governors Ball Music Festival when she surprised the crowd by bringing Byrne onstage. Much to the audience's delight, the 73-year-old music legend arrived wearing bright red overalls that matched Rodrigo's all-red bra and shorts set. The energetic pair danced (and ran) in unison while belting out Burning Down the House.
Fans loved seeing two generations of music stars unite onstage. In a video shared on social media, one fan wrote, 'I love how she gives props to all my music idols!! David Byrne is the coolest,' while another added, 'I love it,' in reaction to the unexpected collaboration.Burning Down the House was originally released in 1983 and peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Olivia Rodrigo was born in 2003.
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Olivia Rodrigo Sends Fans Into 'Fever Dream' Twinning With '80s Icon, 73, Onstage: 'Such an Unexpected Duo' first appeared on Parade on Jun 8, 2025
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