Quote Originally Posted by WWC-DonMike
Very good on the music trivia, Paco. You were very close. Cocteau Twins actually got their name from a Simple Minds song. Other than that, I don't think they were that much influenced by them. There really wasn't anything like CT and even with all the other ambient goth stuff that's out now, I don't think there ever will be anyone else quite like them.
Thanks for setting me straight.

It is unfortunate that CT's style cannot be emulated so easily by others. However, it may be a good thing as some of the new bands have a real knack for butchering.