Died On This Date (April 20, 2011) Gerard Smith / Bassist For TV On The Radio
themusicsover Gerard Smith
DOB Unknown – April 20, 2011
Gerard Smith was the bassist for New York City art rock band, TV on the Radio. Formed in 2001, the band was both a critical and fan favorite – SPIN magazine chose their Return To Cookie Mountain as the Album of the Year for 2006. Fans of the band include David Bowie, David Byrne and Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) who have all appeared on their records. In March of 2011, the band announced that Smith was suffering from lung cancer, and on April 20, 2011, he died from the disease. He was 36.
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