Thomas Dolby
Thomas Dolby
Thomas Morgan Robertson, known by stage name Thomas Dolby, is an English musician and producer best known for his 1982 hit "She Blinded Me with Science" and 1984 single "Hyperactive!" He has also worked extensively in production and as a session musician, as a technology entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, and as the Music Director for the TED Conference. He is currently a Professor of the Arts at Johns Hopkins University...
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth14 October 1958
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In a way, my role now is to shift into the next set of tool, which is virtual reality and interactivity. That to me is very enticing.
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