Shawn Smith (musician)

Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith
	Smith in 2012
Background information
Born	October 28, 1965; Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Died	April 3, 2019 (aged 53); Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Years active	1991–2019
Labels	Epic (Sony) & Redline Entertainment (Brad & Satchel); Sub Pop (Pigeonhed); 818 Music & Establishment Store ; Sound Vs. Silence/Gator Records (solo albums)
Formerly of	Satchel; Brad; Pigeonhed; The Twilight Singers;

Shawn Smith (October 28, 1965 – April 3, 2019)^[2] was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He was a member of the Seattle-based alternative and indie rock bands Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed, and The Twilight Singers, and also performed as a solo artist.

Smith cited Freddie Mercury, Prince, and KISS as early influences.^[3] Other influences he noted are Steven Tyler, Bon Scott, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Andy Wood, and Chris Cornell.^[4]

^ "Sound Vs Silence". Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2009.
^ "Soulful Seattle singer Shawn Smith dead at 53". Seattle Times.
^ Australian Channel V radio interview Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
^ Interview with Robert Pally Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

[1] "Sound Vs Silence". Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2009.

[seattletimes1-2] "Soulful Seattle singer Shawn Smith dead at 53". Seattle Times.

[3] Australian Channel V radio interview Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

[4] Interview with Robert Pally Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

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