Tim Smith (Cardiacs)

Tim Smith
Smith with Cardiacs at The Garage in 1999
Born
Timothy Charles Smith

(1961-07-03)3 July 1961
Carshalton, Surrey, England
Died21 July 2020(2020-07-21) (aged 59)
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • video director
Spouse
Sarah Cutts
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(m. 1983, divorced)​
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RelativesJim Smith (brother)
Musical career
OriginChessington, Surrey
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitars
  • keyboards
  • bass
Years active1975–2008
LabelsAlphabet Business Concern
Formerly of

Timothy Charles Smith (3 July 1961 – 21 July 2020) was an English musician, record producer and music video director. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Smith rose to prominence as the frontman of the rock band Cardiacs,[5] which he co-founded with his brother Jim.[6] In addition to Cardiacs, Smith led, co-led or contributed to The Sea Nymphs, Panixphere, Tim Smith's Extra Special OceanLandWorld and Spratleys Japs. Recognised for the particular complexity, skill and idiosyncrasies of his songs and music, Smith was honoured with the Doctor of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2018, two years before his death in 2020.

Smith was also a producer of records or promotional videos for acts including Oceansize, Sepultura, Dark Star, The Frank and Walters, Sidi Bou Said, Eat, The Scaramanga Six and Wildhearts frontman Ginger.

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  2. ^ Marsden, Rhodri (22 July 2020). "Cardiacs' Tim Smith: a one-man subculture who inspired total devotion". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
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  4. ^ Sgrignoli, Marco (20 July 2022). "Cardiacs - biografia, recensioni, streaming, discografia, foto". Ondarock [it] (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  5. ^ Cashmore, Pete (2 June 2015). "Cult heroes: Tim Smith led the Cardiacs in the face of hatred – and much love". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Tim Smith The Frontman Of British Rock Band Cardiacs Has Died". surgezirc.co.uk. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.


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