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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.
Downtown is the third album by singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw. Recorded after the relative failure of his album Field Day, Downtown was a departure from his previous albums due to its more rootsy sound.
Tour Dates. Check GE’s Facebook Page for last minute event info. May 31, 2024 GE Smith & Band w/special guest Taylor Barton, Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NYJune 26, 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival, Theater at Innovation Square, Rochester, NYJuly 18, 2024 Taylor Barton presents GE Smith’s PORTRAITS featuring YOLA, Guild Hall ...
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 · Former 'SNL' bandleader G.E. Smith reminisces about meeting David Bowie, auditioning for Bob Dylan and crafting the 'Wayne’s World' song.
G. E. SMITH HITS THE WEB. One of the most in-demand blues/rock guitarists of the past twenty years is GE Smith. From his 1970’s New England club work with the legendary “The Scratch Band” and his stints with Hall and Oates to his ten year gig leading the Saturday Night Live band, his resume reads like a Who’s Who of modern music.
