Tim Smith (Cardiacs)
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, which he co-founded with his brother Jim. In addition to Cardiacs, Smith led, co-led or contributed to The Sea Nymphs, 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.
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Smith performing with Cardiacs in 2007 | |
Born | Timothy Charles Smith 3 July 1961 Carshalton, Surrey, England |
Died | 21 July 2020 59) | (aged
Other names | Philip Pilf |
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Years active | 1975–2008 |
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Sarah Cutts
(m. 1983; div. 1990) |
Partner(s) | Joanne Spratley Sarah Maher |
Relatives | Jim Smith (brother) |
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Labels | Alphabet Business Concern |
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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 erstwhile Wildhearts frontman Ginger.