Thompson Twins
British band
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]
Thompson Twins | |
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![]() 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 |
Past member(s) | Tom Bailey Joe Leeway Alannah Currie Pete Hodd |
Discography
change- 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)
References
change- ↑ Roberts, David (1998). Guinness Rockopedia (1st ed.). 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
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