Thompson Twins

The Thompson Twins were a British new wave and pop band that was active in the 1980s. The band was formed in 1977 by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway, and they were known for their catchy, synth-driven pop songs and their energetic live performances.

The Thompson Twins had several hit songs throughout the 1980s, including "Hold Me Now," "Doctor! Doctor!," and "You Take Me Up." Their music was characterized by its catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and use of synthesizers and drum machines.

The band's name, Thompson Twins, was inspired by the comic strip "Tintin," in which two detectives are named Thomson and Thompson.

The Thompson Twins were known for their eclectic and flamboyant fashion sense, and they often wore brightly colored clothing and oversized sunglasses during their live performances.

The Thompson Twins was one of the most iconic and influential bands of the 1980s and their music continues to be loved and celebrated by fans around the world. The band disbanded in 1993, but they had a reunion in 2016.