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1. The name came from Tintin
They named themselves after the Thomson and Thompson detectives in Hergé's comics. The band began in Sheffield in 1977.
2. They started as a large group
The early line-up had many members. By 1981 it had become a trio.
3. The classic trio was Bailey, Currie and Leeway
Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway fronted the hit-making line-up. Currie was born in New Zealand.
4. In the Name of Love was an early hit
The 1982 single did well in clubs. It led to wider success.
5. Quick Step and Side Kick was their breakthrough album
Released in 1983, it included Love on Your Side and We Are Detective. Producer Alex Sadkin worked with them.
6. Hold Me Now was their biggest hit
The 1983 ballad reached the UK top five and went top five in the US. It remains their best-known song.
7. Into the Gap reached number one
The 1984 album topped the UK chart. It included Doctor! Doctor! and You Take Me Up.
8. They played Live Aid with Madonna
At Live Aid in Philadelphia in 1985 they backed Madonna on Revolution. It was a high-profile appearance.
9. Tom Bailey collapsed from exhaustion
He suffered a breakdown after the 1985 tour. Leeway left and the band continued as a duo.
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