Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Lead singer and lyricist for the indie rock band Editors who also plays keyboard and rhythm guitar. He has released singles like "Bonny" for a charity album.
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth29 April 1981
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Such is the nature of the human ego; it resents its betters and gloats at its lessers.
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