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George Edward Smith (né Haddad; born January 27, 1952) is an American guitarist. Smith was the lead guitarist for the duo Hall & Oates during the band's heyday from 1979 to 1985, playing on several albums and five number one singles.
One of the most in demand blues / rock guitarists in the world is a mysterious character who goes by the name of G.E. Smith. Millions of TV viewers know his face-and the shock of unruly blond ponytail that was always falling across it-from his tenure stint of fronting the Saturday Night Live Band.
G.E. Smith was the lead guitarist for the duo Hall & Oates during the band’s heyday from 1979 to 1985, playing on five number-one singles. Smith then took on the role of Saturday Night Live’s bandleader and has recorded and performed with David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Tina Turner, Tracy Chapman, Tom Waits, and dozens of ...
Aug 26, 2020 · Watch the former SNL bandleader share his stories of starstruck encounters with David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Mike Myers in Rolling Stone's The First Time video series. Learn how he became the guitarist in Bowie's "Fashion" video and the composer of the Wayne's World theme song.
- 9 min
- Daniel Kreps
We asked G.E. about his amazing career as a guitarist and sideman to some of music’s biggest names and events such as Live Aid, Farm Aid, working on Saturday Night Live and on some of the biggest rock tours. He was open, friendly and humble about his place in music.
Jun 26, 2020 · G.E. Smith and LeRoy Bell - America (Official Music Video) "America" from the new album 'Stony Hill' by G.E. Smith and LeRoy Bell. Features the singles "America" and "Let the Sunshine In."
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- G.E. Smith & LeRoy Bell
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Considering their prodigious respective careers, the upcoming release of legendary G.E. Smith and LeRoy Bell’s album, Stony Hill, sets the bar high.
