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My Take
For me, Curt Smith is simply that voice on Tears for Fears. Born in Bath and partnered with childhood friend Roland Orzabal, he sang lead, played bass, and helped define the aching synth-pop sound of the 80s that still gets under my skin. I love the rare versatility of a bassist who can also carry a melody with that much warmth and melancholy. There's something almost fortunate about conquering the world alongside a boyhood mate, and every time his low, tender voice surfaces, it pulls me straight back into dusty teenage memories.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Curt Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- カート・スミス
- Reading
- かーと・すみす
- Born
- June 24, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / bassist / songwriter / singer-songwriter / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Curt Smith born?
Born June 24, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Curt Smith from?
Curt Smith is from Bath, United Kingdom.
What does Curt Smith do?
Curt Smith works as singer, bassist, songwriter, singer-songwriter, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.