Thomas Dolby

English musician Thomas Dolby (born Thomas Morgan Robertson) is best known for early-1980s synth-pop, including the single "She Blinded Me With Science" and the album The Golden Age Of Wireless. He later founded the audio/technology company Beatnik.

Birth name Thomas Morgan Robertson; gained the nickname "Dolby" early in his career due to interest in recording techniques; breakthrough single "She Blinded Me With Science" (1982); founder/owner of Beatnik (audio/technology company); collaborated with artists such as Lene Lovich and Andy Partridge.

The available review highlights Thomas Dolby's early-1980s synth-pop work, especially The Golden Age Of Wireless and the single "She Blinded Me With Science." It notes his studio-gear obsession, sci-fi aesthetics and later role as founder/owner of Beatnik. Collaborators mentioned include Lene Lovich and Andy Partridge.

For:Fans of 1980s synth-pop, electronic-music listeners, audiophiles interested in production and music-tech history.