Curt Smith
- Type: Musician
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: June 24, 1961 in Bath, Somerset, England
Biography
Curt Smith is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, celebrated as the co-founder, bassist, and co-lead vocalist of the seminal new wave band Tears for Fears. Alongside his childhood friend *Roland Orzabal*, Smith's distinctive vocals were central to massive international hits like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Mad World". After leaving the band in 1991, he moved to New York and embarked on a solo career, releasing albums such as 'Soul on Board' and 'Halfway, pleased', the latter on his own #KOOK Media# label. He also formed the project Mayfield before rejoining Tears for Fears in 2000, continuing to tour and release new music, including the acclaimed 2022 album 'The Tipping Point'.