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Cardiacs are an English rock band formed in Kingston upon Thames by guitarist and primary songwriter Tim Smith and his brother, bassist Jim Smith, in 1977 under the name Cardiac Arrest. One of Britain
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
Cardiacs at Whitchurch Festival 2000
Mike Vennart
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Michael James Vennart is an English musician, best known as a guitarist and singer. He is the leader of the eponymous band Vennart, as well as being a member of British Theatre and Empire State Bastar
Cardiacs
…performed the music of Tim Smith at several tribute shows entitled Sing to Tim in 2024, and a new lineup of Cardiacs played live dates in 2026 with Mike Vennart as lead singer. Cardiacs originated in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, in the late 1970s. Frontman Tim Smith began his musical career in 1975 after forming…
Vennart with Biffy Clyro at Southside Festival 2025
Vennart with Oceansize at Metropolis Fremantle in 2009
Vennart with Empire State Bastard at Tons of Rock 2024