Curt Smith

Curt Smith
Smith in 2008
Smith in 2008
Background information
Born (1961-06-24) 24 June 1961 (age 63)
Bath, Somerset, England
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • guitar
Years active1978–present
Labels
Member ofTears for Fears
Formerly of
Spouses
Lynda Altman
(m. 1982; div. 1988)
Frances Pennington
(m. 1996)

Curt Smith (born 24 June 1961) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, who is best known as the co-lead vocalist, bassist and co-founding member of the pop rock band Tears for Fears along with childhood friend Roland Orzabal. Smith has co-written several of the band's songs, and sings lead vocals on the hits "Mad World", "Pale Shelter", "Change", "The Way You Are", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", and "Advice for the Young at Heart".

After his go out from Tears for Fears in 1991, Smith pursued a solo career and released his debut studio album, Soul on Board, in 1993. In total, he has released five studio albums and one EP, and has also dabbled in acting. He rejoined Tears for Fears in 2000.