Tim Smith (Cardiacs)
Timothy Charles Smith (3 July 1961 – 21 July 2020)[1][2] was an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and music video director. He was best known as the frontman of the cult English band Cardiacs.[3] He was born in Carshalton, Surrey.
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 Smith performing with Cardiacs in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Timothy Charles Smith |
| Born | 3 July 1961 Carshalton, Surrey, England |
| Died | 21 July 2020 (age 59) |
| Genres | Art rock, psychedelic pop, progressive rock, post-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, Music Video Director, Record Label Owner, Recording Studio Owner |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron, Flute, Recorder, Percussion |
| Years active | 1975–2008 |
| Labels | Alphabet Business Concern All My Eye And Betty Martin Music |
| Associated acts | Cardiacs The Sea Nymphs OceanLandWorld Spratleys Japs Panixphere |
| Website | www |
In June 2008, Smith suffered from a heart attack and stroke which left him physically disabled.[4] He died on 21 July 2020, aged 59.[5]
Tim Smith (Cardiacs) Media
Cardiacs at London, Garage, March 1999
References
- ↑ "England and Wales births 1837–2006". findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ "Benefit For Tim Smith (Cardiacs) with Mr Smith and the Big Ships, The Dogbones, Poino, Claire Lemmon & Dogstand live at The Windmill". BrixtonBuzz.com. 19 May 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ Cashmore, Pete (2 June 2015). Cult heroes: Tim Smith led the Cardiacs in the face of hatred – and much love. https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/jun/02/cult-heroes-tim-smith-led-the-cardiacs-in-the-face-of-hatred-and-much-love. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ Magic Numbers and XTC raise funds for Salisbury musician. 14 December 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/wiltshire/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_9286000/9286085.stm. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ Tim Smith (Cardiacs) RIP