Gilli Smyth (1933–2016) was a pioneering British musician, poet, and co-founder of the influential psychedelic collective Gong. Known for her ethereal “space whisper” vocal style—a blend of spoken word, improvisation, and cosmic textures—Smyth helped shape the band’s distinctive fusion of jazz, rock, and avant-garde experimentation. Beyond Gong, she fronted Mother Gong and pursued solo work that combined mysticism, feminism, and free expression. A visionary presence in progressive music, Smyth’s legacy endures as a fearless innovator who expanded the boundaries of sound and spirit.