Les Smith

Keith Leslie Smith is a former British keyboardist, once in the bands Anathema (1996, 2001–2011) and Cradle of Filth (1998–2000).

For other people named Les Smith, see Les Smith (disambiguation).
Keith Leslie Smith
Les Smith live with Anathema
Background information
Also known asLes, Lecter
Born (1967-05-05) 5 May 1967
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
GenresDeath/doom, extreme metal, progressive rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1994–2011

Biography

He was born in 1967 in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. Smith undertook session work on keyboards for the British band Anathema on their album Eternity, released in 1996. During his time in Cradle of Filth,[1] his stage persona consisted of wearing a custom Vicar Priest top, black leather trousers and goth make-up. He played keyboards in two of Cradle's releases: Cruelty and the Beast and From the Cradle to Enslave.

Smith was a session musician of the band Tourettes. Post-Cradle of Filth, he accused vocalist Dani Filth of considering it his own solo project ("Dani and the Filths" he jokes). However, they are on good terms these days.

Smith had a tenure with Anathema, but on their official site it was announced that he quit on 13 September 2011 due to "creative and musical differences".[2][3]

Discography

Anathema

Cradle of Filth

(as "Lecter")

Guest
  • Subvert (2002) – Pain Control
  • In the Big Ending... (2004) – The Clan Destined
  • Blood on Snow (2010) – Eastern Front

References
  1. Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Cradle of Filth". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  2. Anathema Official Website
  3. Huey, Steve. "Biography: Anathema". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 March 2010.


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