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The band Thompson Twins was founded in 1977. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Sheffield. Generally, music journalists would define Thompson Twins’s style within the genre/s of popular music, new wave, and other rock music.
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Howard Jones
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Abc
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Naked Eyes
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The Human League
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Kajagoogoo
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The Fixx
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Blancmange
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Heaven 17
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Spandau Ballet
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Missing Persons
Missing Persons is an American rock band. The band was founded in 1980 in Los Angeles by guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, vocalist Dale Bozzio, and drummer Terry Bozzio. They later added bassist Patrick O'Hearn and keyboardist Chuck Wild. Dale's quirky voice and h... [wikipedia]
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Wang Chung
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Thomas Dolby
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A Flock Of Seagulls
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Yazoo
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Duran Duran
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Culture Club
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What Genre is Thompson Twins?
Thompson Twins genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Thompson Twins. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of popular music, new wave, and other rock music.