Rick Smith | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Rick_Smith.jpg) Smith at the Roundhouse with Underworld in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Smith |
| Born | 25 May 1959 Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Genres | Electronic, progressive house, progressive trance, ambient, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, synthesisers |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Website | www |
Richard Smith (born 25 May 1959) is a Welsh musician and composer. He is a founding member of British electronic music group Underworld and an acclaimed composer, having collaborated extensively with director Danny Boyle,[1] most notably as the musical director for the London 2012 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony,[2] alongside Underworld's Karl Hyde.[3] He is also a founding member of the multi-discipline design and film collective Tomato.[4]
- ^ Vincent, Alice. "Underworld's Rick Smith: Danny Boyle's music man". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 January 2017.(subscription required)
- ^ "London 2012: Olympic ceremony role for Underworld duo". BBC News. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Baltin, Steve (8 December 2011). "Underworld Named Music Directors of 2012 Olympics". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 January 2017.(subscription required)
- ^ "Revisit the Art of 90s London Rave Culture with the Underworld | Creators". creators.vice.com. Vice. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2017.