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Thomas Dolby In Concert

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Concerts

Thomas Dolby In Concert

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English musician Thomas Dolby is a mad scientist, harnessing the power of electronic music as none have before him. Here, he performs a noontime concert at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

Thomas Dolby In Concert

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Studio Sessions

Thomas Dolby Rocks the Computer in Studio 4A

Thomas Dolby arrived in the 1980s with his hit, "She Blinded Me with Science." He sets up new equipment and performs in NPR's Studio 4A, demonstrating how times have changed for electronic musicians.

Thomas Dolby Rocks the Computer in Studio 4A

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Review

Music Reviews

'Blinded' Star Thomas Dolby Is Back

Thomas Dolby, the 1980s British pop star best known for his hit "She Blinded Me with Science," is back and on tour. Our resident musician, David Was, recently caught his show. He thought it was all right, but admits his opinion might be colored by a negative personal experience he had with Dolby two decades ago.

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