Cardiacs

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Cardiacs, originally called Cardiac Arrest, was an English band formed in 1977 and led by Tim Smith (1961-2020). Noted for their complex, varied and intense compositional style and for their eccentric, theatrical stage shows, they have been hailed as an influence by many newer groups and artists.

As well as Smith, around 23 musicians were part of the Cardiacs over the years, including Smith's brother, Jim, and multi-instrumentalist, Sarah Cutts, who married Tim Smith in 1983.

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Cardiacs members

Current members: Cathy Harabaras (additional, background vocals, percussion), Melanie Woods (additional, background vocals, percussion), Jim Smith (bass guitar, original), Bob Leith (drums (drum set)), Sharron Fortnam (additional), Claire Lemmon (additional), Dawn Staple (additional, percussion), Kavus Torabi (guitar), Chlöe Herington (saxophone), Mike Vennart (lead vocals), Craig Fortnam (glockenspiel), Jane Kaye

Former members: Tim Smith (guitar, lead vocals, original), Jon Poole (keyboard, guitar), Sarah Jones (original, saxophone, keyboard), Dominic Luckman (drums (drum set)), Tim Quy (additional, bass synthesizer, percussion), William D. Drake (keyboard), Colvin Mayers (original, synthesizer), Mark Cawthra (drums (drum set), keyboard, original), Ralph Cade (original, saxophone), Michael Pugh (original), Peter Tagg (drums (drum set), original), Marguerite Johnson (additional, saxophone), Christian Hayes (guitar), Graham Simmonds (guitar)