A common misconception is that "Tommy Tutone" is Heath's stage name, rather than the name of the band. The band was originally known as "Tommy and the Tu-tones", which was shortened to "Tommy Tutone".
It is a widespread belief that "Tommy Tutone" is Heath's stage name, when in fact it refers to the band. Initially, the group was called "Tommy and the Tu-tones", which was then shortened to "Tommy Tutone".