Legendary Australian artist Broderick Smith has actually passed away. He was 75.
The news was revealed by means of his authorities Facebook account and website on Monday night (May 1). According to his website, he passed away “peacefully at home” on April 30. Further info has yet to be revealed.
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Posted by Broderick Smith on Monday, May 1, 2023
His child, Ambrose Kenny-Smith – member of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – said in a press declaration, per ABC News: “Hope you finally find the holy grail of harmonica tones wherever you are. I love you so much. I am lost without you but the show must go on. Goodbye for now you beautiful lil weirdo wombat.”
Broderick Smith was born in England 1948, however moved with his family to Australia as a kid. Smith initially started try out music as a teen, playing in numerous bands at the age of 14.
Smith signed up with the Adderley Smith Blues Band in 1966 however left in 1968 after being prepared to serve 2 years of nationwide service. Upon finishing his nationwide service, Smith formed Sundown in 1970 and Carson in 1972.
He then formed The Dingoes, handling the function of frontman in 1973 and launched their launching album the list below year. He launched his launching solo album in 1984 after visiting the world with The Dingoes.
Broderick Smith and The Dingoes were inducted into the ARIA hall of popularity in 2009. In 2013, Smith narrated King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s spoken word album ‘Eyes Like The Sky’.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard composed on Instagram of Smith’s death: “An Australian icon and massive inspiration on our band from the very start. Our rock and roll father who we admired through his music, songwriting and unbelievable charisma.”
The band continued: “We were privileged to write, record and perform songs from Eyes Like The Sky with Brod. He commanded every audience in front of him. He was warm, sincere and had the sharpest of wits.”
