Thomas Dolby is best known for his iconic 80’s hit “She Blinded Me With Science,” but his entire catalog and performance history is nothing short of astonishing. He has played with David Bowie at Live Aid, Roger Waters at the Berlin Wall, produced an album for Joni Mitchell, done film scores for Quincy Jones, worked with Def Leppard, Foreigner, Jerry Garcia, George Clinton, Eddie Van Halen, and so many more. Nominated for four Grammys, he is a musician, a producer, an entrepreneur, an author, a teacher, a husband, a father, and the headliner for a huge tour known as The 2026 Totally Tubular Festival.
In this interview, Thomas discusses the impact that his iconic 80’s hit “She Blinded Me With Science” has had on his career. He also talks about reuniting with his electrifying band known as The Lost Toy People, and the addition of Beyonce musical director Divinity Roxx on bass, for the 2026 Totally Tubular Tour. He also talks about his fictional novel, Prevailing Wind, and if we might see another novel in the future. Being a tech entrepreneur with years of experience working in Silicon Valley, he talks about the benefits of current A.I. technology and how it can be used ion a positive way. He also addresses the question of putting out new music with the newly reformed Lost Toy People band.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!