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 often thought that "Tommy Tutone" is Heath's stage name, when in reality it designates the band. Initially known as "Tommy and the Tu-tones", this was later simplified to "Tommy Tutone".