Biography
Though he never had many hits, Thomas Dolby became one of the most recognizable figures of the synth pop movement of early-'80s new wave. Largely, this was due to his skillful marketing. Dolby promoted himself as a kind of mad scientist, an egghead who had successfully harnessed the power of synthesizers and samplers, using them to make catchy pop and light electro-funk. Before he launched a solo career, Dolby had worked as a studio musician, technician, and songwriter; his most notable work as a songwriter was "New Toy," which he wrote for Lene Lovich, and Whodini's "Magic's Wand." In 1981, he launched a solo career, which resulted in a number of minor hits and two big hits -- "She Blinded Me with Science" … » Read more
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- Harold Faltermeyer
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Influenced By
- David Bowie
- Kraftwerk
- Gary Numan
- Roxy Music
- The Beatles
- Brian Eno
- Andreas Vollenweider
- Rick Wakeman
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer
- Genesis
- Bill Nelson
- Mike Oldfield
- Ultravox
- Yes
- Pink Floyd
Followed
- Ofra Haza
- Cliff Brigden
- Bruce Woolley
- Paddy McAloon
- Tigercity
- Rabbits Against Magic
- Greenskeepers
- To My Boy
- Hot Chip
- Crystal Method
- The Faint
- Metro Area
- Oingo Boingo
- Isadar