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Thompson Twins | |
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 Thompson Twins in 1985, left to right: Joe Leeway, Alannah Currie and Tom Bailey. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | New wave, synthpop |
| Years active | 1977-1993 |
| Labels | Tee Records, Arista Records, Sire Records |
| Associated acts | Debbie Harry |
| Past members | Tom Bailey Joe Leeway Alannah Currie Pete Hodd |
Thompson Twins were an English alternative rock band formed in 1977.[1] The group disbanded in May 1993. They were successful in having three top ten hits in the US.[2] When the group did not move past their Synthpop sound they lost their popularity.[2] Through most of their career there were three members. However none were twins and none were named Thompson.[3]
Discography
- Studio albums
- A Product Of... (Participation) (1981)
- Set (1982)
- Quick Step and Side Kick (1983)
- Into the Gap (1984)
- Here's to Future Days (1985)
- Close to the Bone (1987)
- Big Trash (1989)
- Queer (1991)
Thompson Twins Media
Thompson Twins, c. 1982
Thompson Twins in a publicity shot, c. 1984
Alannah Currie (left) and Joe Leeway (right), performing in 1984
Bailey performing Hold Me Now, Northcote Theatre, October 2022.
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References
- ↑ Roberts, David. Guinness Rockopedia (1998). London: Guinness Publishing Ltd.. p. 448. ISBN 0-85112-072-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul, eds. Vladimir Bogdanov; Chris Woodstra; Stephen Thomas Erlewine (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books, 2002), p. 1137
- ↑ Michael Anderson, The Ultimate 80's Music Book (Raleigh, NC: Lulu Publishing, 2008), p. 96
