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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.
Dec 13, 2023 · 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 ...
Considering their prodigious respective careers, the upcoming release of legendary G.E. Smith and LeRoy Bell’s album, Stony Hill, sets the bar high.
Videos. GE’s first live appearance with Hall and Oates. “Bebop Drop” 1979. “Life on Mars” w/David Bowie on the Tonight Show, 1980. “Family Man” Hall and Oates, 1982. “Open All Night” Hall and Oates live , 1983. Saturday Night Live Band, 1990-ish.
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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.
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George Edward Smith 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...
Join iconic guitarist G.E. Smith for a musical journey like no other, featuring Grammy-Nominated Valerie June and Lola Kirke. This series presents rare duets, showcasing raw conversations and stripped-down performances by exclusive artists.
G.E. SMITH was bandleader and Musical Director for Saturday Night Live (SNL) band from 85-95′. During this time he also toured with Bob Dylan for four years. He was bassist on THE WALL LIVE TOUR for Roger Waters, 2010-2016 and sideman to Jagger, Bowie, and guitarist for Hall & Oates.
