Thompson Twins were a British pop band, formed in 1977 in Sheffield. Initially a new wave group, they switched to a more mainstream pop sound and achieved considerable popularity during the early and mid-1980s, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world. In 1993, they changed their name to Babble, to reflect their change in music from pop to dub-influenced chill-out. They continued as Babble until 1996, at which point the group permanently broke up.
Thompson Twins in 1985, left to right: Joe Leeway, Alannah Currie and Tom Bailey.
Thompson Twins, c. 1982
Thompson Twins in a publicity shot, c. 1984
Alannah Currie (left) and Joe Leeway (right), performing in 1984
Babble was a British-New Zealand electronic dance music group active in the 1990s. It was formed by Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie, with Keith Fernley.
Babble in 1994; left to right: Tom Bailey, Keith Fernley and Alannah Currie.