1980 MARCH
Recorded 'Wordy Rappinghood' for Chris Blackwell (Island)
at Compass Point Studios, Bahamas, with Steven Stanley
(engineer and keys), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth
(vocals, ball and keys), Laura and Lani Weymouth (vocals)
and Monte Browne (guitar).
JUNE & JULY
Recorded basic tracks for first LP "Tom Tom Club". Joined
by Adrian Belew (guitars), Tyrone Downie (keys on
'L'elephant'), Sticky Thompson (percussion), Wally Badarou
(keys). Released first single 'Wordy Rappinghood' (Island)
everywhere except US and Canada.
SEPTEMBER
Released LP 'Tom Tom Club' (Sire in US and Canada, Island
elsewhere). 'Wordy Rappinghood' released in US and Canada,
followed by second single 'Genius Of Love' worldwide
accompanied by animated video.
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