Biography

Tarka Clay Cordell-Lavarack (28 July 1966 – 28 April 2008) was an English musician, writer, record producer, and model. The son of record producer Denny Cordell, Cordell was born in Westminster, London, and was educated at Harrow School. His debut studio album was titled Wide Awake in a Dream, self-released on his own label, Room 609 Records. An enthusiast of South Louisiana music, Cordell produced C. C. Adcock's eponymous debut album, and co-produced (with Adcock) the Bayou Ruler album by the Cajun band, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. On 28 April 2008, he was found dead at his London apartment, having committed suicide by hanging. H...Read More