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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.
Learn about the life and career of G.E. Smith, a versatile and in-demand musician who fronted the Saturday Night Live Band, toured with Hall & Oates, Jagger, and Dylan, and composed songs for movies and TV shows. Find out how he started playing guitar at four, met his wife, and became the musical director for SNL.
Learn from G.E. Smith, the lead guitarist for Hall & Oates and the bandleader for Saturday Night Live, in his online video masterclass on the art and craft of the sideman. Explore his diverse and impressive career, his tips and tricks, and his latest news on his official website.
Aug 26, 2020 · By Daniel Kreps. August 26, 2020. Former 'SNL' bandleader G.E. Smith reminisces about meeting David Bowie, auditioning for Bob Dylan and crafting the 'Wayne’s World' song. Rolling Stone....
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- Daniel Kreps
G.E. Smith is an American musician who played guitar for Hall & Oates, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters and others. He also appeared in movies like Wayne's World and The Departed, and was the musical director of Saturday Night Live for 15 years.
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- Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
