Tim Smith (Cardiacs)

Timothy Charles Smith (3 July 1961 – 21 July 2020)^[1][2] was an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and music video director. He was best known as the frontman of the cult English band Cardiacs.^[3] He was born in Carshalton, Surrey.

Tim Smith
Smith performing with Cardiacs in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Timothy Charles Smith
Born	(1961-07-03)3 July 1961 Carshalton, Surrey, England
Died	21 July 2020 (age 59)
Genres	Art rock, psychedelic pop, progressive rock, post-punk
Occupation(s)	Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, Music Video Director, Record Label Owner, Recording Studio Owner
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron, Flute, Recorder, Percussion
Years active	1975–2008
Labels	Alphabet Business Concern All My Eye And Betty Martin Music
Website	www.cardiacs.com

In June 2008, Smith suffered from a heart attack and stroke which left him physically disabled.^[4] He died on 21 July 2020, aged 59.^[5]