Judge Smith | |
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 Judge Smith performing The Climber in USF Verftet, Bergen, Norway, 9 May 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher John Judge Smith |
| Born | 1 July 1948 England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, alternative rock, avant garde, musical, opera |
| Occupation(s) | singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | voice |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Labels | Masters of Art |
| Formerly of | Van der Graaf Generator |
| Website | judge-smith |
Christopher John Judge Smith (born 1 July 1948) is an English songwriter, author, composer and performer, and a founder member of progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Initially working under the name Chris Judge Smith, he has been known simply as Judge Smith since 1994. After Van der Graaf Generator, he has written songs, stage musicals and operas, and from the early 1990s on he has released a number of solo CDs, including three "Songstories".