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Greedy Smith

1956 – 2019

Australian musician

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About Greedy Smith

Lived 1956 – 2019 (aged 63). Greedy Smith was an Australian songwriter and musician.

Andrew McArthur "Greedy" Smith (16 January 1956 – 2 December 2019) was an Australian vocalist, keyboardist, harmonicist and songwriter with Australian pop/new wave band Mental As Anything. Smith wrote many of their hit songs including "Live It Up" Smith had a solo music career, had worked with other bands and was also an artist and television personality.

Art career All early members of Mental As Anything are also artists and have exhibited their artworks since 1982. He was survived by his fiancée, Fiona Docker, and his son, Harvey Hutchings Smith.

Awards Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to honour the lifetime achievements of some of Australia's greatest songwriters. 2019 himself Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame Countdown Australian Music Awards Countdown was an Australian pop music TV series on national broadcaster ABC-TV from 1974 to 1987, it presented music awards from 1979 to 1987, initially in conjunction with magazine TV Week. The TV Week / Countdown Awards were a combination of popular-voted and peer-voted awards. 1985 himself Best Songwriter

Discography Solo Featured on "Baby You're One Long Kick In The Head" from The Field Brothers' 2016 album "Every Day is Like An Elvis Movie!" Albums Love Harmonica – TWA (September 1996)

Singles "Time Heals All Wounds" – TWA (September 1996) "Always Thinking of You" – TWA (February 1997)

Greedy's People Greedy's People – TWA (1997)

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Also known as
Andrew McArthur Smith, Andy Smith, Andrew Smith

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Greedy Smith?

Australian musician (1956-2019)

When was Greedy Smith born?

Greedy Smith was born on 16 January 1956 in Sydney.

When did Greedy Smith die?

Greedy Smith died on 2 December 2019 in Sydney.

What was Greedy Smith's occupation?

Greedy Smith was a songwriter and musician.

What nationality was Greedy Smith?

Greedy Smith was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Greedy Smith

· Wikidata: Q5601710

· DBpedia: Greedy Smith

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