Dan Smith

British singer, songwriter for Bastille

Dan Smith - British singer, songwriter for Bastille
Born

July 14th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A British singer and songwriter, contributed significantly to the music scene as the lead vocalist of the band Bastille. The band achieved mainstream success with the debut album, 'Bad Blood', which was released in 2013. This album included the hit single 'Pompeii', which reached high positions in international charts and became a signature song for the band. Smith also worked as a record producer, collaborating with various artists and influencing the production of contemporary pop music. His distinctive voice and lyrical style garnered a large following and critical acclaim, establishing him as a notable figure in the industry.

Led Bastille to success with 'Bad Blood'

Created the hit single 'Pompeii'

Produced and collaborated with various artists

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