Rick Smith (musician)

Rick Smith
Smith at the Roundhouse with Underworld in 2016
Background information
Born
Richard Smith

(1959-05-25) 25 May 1959
GenresElectronic, progressive house, progressive trance, ambient, experimental
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsKeyboards, synthesisers
Years active1978–present
Websitewww.underworldlive.com
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Richard Smith (born 25 May 1959) is a Welsh musician and composer. He is a founding member of British electronic music group Underworld and an acclaimed composer, having collaborated extensively with director Danny Boyle, most notably as the musical director for the London 2012 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony, alongside Underworld's Karl Hyde. He is also a founding member of the multi-discipline design and film collective Tomato.