Photo by Molly Dickson
Tommy & Linda grew up in the frigid town of Juno, Vermont. While other children were being serenaded by lullabies and playing house, Tommy & Linda were enjoying the sounds that filled their nurseries – sounds of the likes of Brain Eno and Kraftwerk. For her 4th birthday, Linda was gifted with an analog synthesizer; at the same time, Tommy was combing through his parents’ record collection for anything with that familiar, rhythmic beat. Cue the 1988 Juno Middle School Spring Talent Show. Amidst the auditorium chaos, the curtains drew back to illuminate a stealthy Linda perusing the keys of her trusty synth. As the oscillating sounds made their way to Tommy, he quickly realized the song she was playing was the same song he was planning to cover just moments later. Most people in that situation would find themselves in disarray, but Tommy found his musical mate.