Toby Smith
| Toby Smith | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Toby Grafftey-Smith |
| Born | 29 October 1970 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Died | 11 April 2017 (aged 46) |
| Genres | Funk, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Keyboardist, songwriter, music producer |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1992–2017 |
| Labels | EMI (1993–2017) |
| Associated acts |
Jamiroquai (1992–2002) The Hoosiers |
Toby Grafftey-Smith (29 October 1970 – 11 April 2017), known professionally as Toby Smith, was a British musician, most famous for being the keyboardist and co-songwriter for Jamiroquai[1] from 1992 until his departure in 2002.
Smith left Jamiroquai on 29 April 2002 during the Funk Odyssey tour due to family commitments.[2]
He was the music producer and manager for the English pop rock band, The Hoosiers.[3] In 2013, Smith co-produced Matt Cardle's third album Porcelain, as well as providing writing contributions to several songs.[3]
He owned Angelic Recording Studios based near Banbury.[3]
Smith died on 11 April 2017. He was 46 years old.[3]
References
- ↑ "For The Record". MTV. 1 May 2002. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ↑ "Jay Kay needs new man on (key)board". New Musical Express. 29 April 2002. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Welsh, April Clare (13 April 2017). "Original Jamiroquai keyboard player Toby Smith has died aged 46". Fact. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
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