Cardiacs are an English rock band formed in Kingston upon Thames by Tim Smith and his brother Jim in 1977 under the name Cardiac Arrest.
Cardiacs live at Reading Rock Festival 1986
Brothers Tim and Jim Smith co-founded the band and were the sole constant members.
Cardiacs in 1986 performing at Reading Festival
Jon Poole in 2020
Kingston upon Thames, colloquially known as Kingston, is a town in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, south-west London, England. It is situated on the River Thames, 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Charing Cross. It is an ancient market town, notable as the place where some Saxon kings were crowned.
Image: Kingston Market Square
Image: Shrubsole Memorial, Kingston upon Thames
Image: Church Street, Kingston upon Thames
Image: Kingston Bridge at night