Shawn Smith | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 28, 1965 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 2019 (aged 53) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Years active | 1991–2019 |
| Labels | Epic (Sony) & Redline Entertainment (Brad & Satchel) Sub Pop (Pigeonhed) 818 Music & Establishment Store Sound Vs. Silence/Gator Records[1] (solo albums) |
| Formerly of | |
Shawn Smith (October 28, 1965 – April 3, 2019)[2] was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He was a member of the Seattle-based alternative and indie rock bands Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed, and The Twilight Singers, and also performed as a solo artist.
Smith cited Freddie Mercury, Prince, and KISS as early influences.[3] Other influences he noted are Steven Tyler, Bon Scott, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Andy Wood, and Chris Cornell.[4]
- ^ "Sound Vs Silence". Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2009.
- ^ "Soulful Seattle singer Shawn Smith dead at 53". Seattle Times.
- ^ Australian Channel V radio interview Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Interview with Robert Pally Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine