Thomas Dolby
3 catalogued objects connected to Thomas Dolby.
Biography
Person.
Thomas Dolby is a musician, producer and music-technology developer whose early recordings helped establish the sound and imagery of 1980s electronic pop. His debut album, The Golden Age of Wireless (1982), and the single She Blinded Me with Science combined synthesizer-based music with an inventive visual presentation.
He also worked with other artists, including Joni Mitchell and George Clinton, before developing interactive-audio technology through Headspace and Beatnik. His later work has encompassed film, games and mobile sound. He served as musical director of TED from 2001 to 2012 and joined Johns Hopkins University as a professor of the arts in 2014.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Johns Hopkins — Thomas Dolby joins the faculty1982 releases, Headspace/Beatnik development, work across media, TED years and appointment.
- Peabody Institute — Thomas DolbyNamed musical collaborations, technological practice and teaching.
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Represented across objects dated 1981–1985.
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