In this episode, I’m re-airing my interview with Thomas Dolby.

Dolby, as you may know, rose to fame in the 1980s with She Blinded me with Science, Windpower and so much more. I got to interview him for the NPR show, Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, for which I am the producer. It aired around this time last year and it’s another two-parter.

We talk all about his long music career but also dive into his foray into Silicon Valley and the company he founded. And we also discuss his literary works as well–I highly recommend reading his book The Speed of Sound: Breaking the Barriers Between Music and Technology: A Memoir

At the time Dolby wasn’t touring, nor had he toured in a long time. That has since changed, as he is on tour now called Totally Tubular, playing alongside bands like ____

I got to see him when he first set out on the road, here in Richmond Va at the Tin Pan–sadly, I couldn’t swing a meet and greet..but I did buy an autographed copy of his memoir. Also, you can watch this interview on the Full Disclosure YouTube page, I put a link in the show notes.

Here is part one of my conversation with Thomas Dolby.

Be sure to stay tuned for Part Two of my conversation.

Check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station. Be sure to check out my other podcasts: History Reinvented, which covers the history and future of places in the city, including the Mayo Bridge and Island and the area known as Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA; And the Mechanics of Transportation/RVA Bike Scene. I’m also on YouTube at IanStewartCycles.

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

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