Thompson Twins The Name Of Love" (and the parent album "Set") failed to make a substantial impact in the UK record charts, this plan was abandoned. However, at the same time, manager Hade convinced Bailey, Leeway and Currie to downsize the Thompson Twins to a core of the three in April 1982. Accordingly, the other four members of the band were notified that the band was breaking up; they were each paid £500 and were allowed to keep their instruments and equipment in exchange for an understanding not to perform together under the name "Thompson Twins". The remaining Thompson Twins, who had
The Thompson Brothers Band The Thompson Brothers Band The Thompson Brothers Band was an American country music group formed in 1996. The band consisted of brothers Andy Thompson (lead vocals) and Matt Thompson (drums) along with Mike Whitty (bass guitar). They recorded for RCA Records in the 1990s, releasing one album, an extended play, and two singles. The Thompson Brothers were raised in Norwell, Massachusetts. Andy Thompson told "Country Standard Time" that he gained an interest in country music after moving to an area of Massachusetts that had a country station. He, along with his brother Matt and bassist Mike Whitty, then formed a