Thomas Dolby
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Thomas Dolby (born Thomas Morgan Robertson; 14 October 1958 - London, UK) is an English musician and producer. He is one of the legends of electronic music. His career as a solo artist includes two of the most unique and recognizable hits of the genre," She Blinded Me With Science" and "Hyperactive!". Dolby promoted himself as a kind of mad scientist, an egghead that had successfully harnessed the power of synthesizers and samplers, using them to make catchy pop and electro-funk.
Influenced by: Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, Ryoji Ikeda
- Active:
- 1982-present
- Scene:
- London new wave
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