Curt Smith
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Curt Smith (born 24 June 1961) is a British-American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, who is best known as the co-lead vocalist, bassist and co-founding member of the pop rock band Tears for Fears along with childhood friend Roland Orzabal. Smith has co-written several of the band's songs, and sings lead vocals on the hits "Mad World", "Pale Shelter", "Change", "The Way You Are", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", and "Advice for the Young at Heart".
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Born | (1961-06-24) 24 June 1961 (age 62) |
Origin | Bath, Somerset, England |
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Years active | 1978–present |
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Member of | Tears for Fears |
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Spouse(s) | Lynda "Lynne" Altman
(m. 1982; div. 1988)Frances Pennington (m. 1996) |
After his departure from Tears for Fears in 1991, Smith pursued a solo career and released his debut studio album, Soul on Board, in 1993. In total, he has released five studio albums and one EP, and has also dabbled in acting. He rejoined Tears for Fears in 2000.