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Fred Smith

b: September 13, 1949 in Harts Creek, West Virginia, U.S. d: November 4, 1994 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., from heart failure Fred "Sonic" Smith was an American guitarist, best known as a member of the band [a137399]. Later, he founded [a654623], which released one single, "City Slang", during Smith's lifetime. In 1980 he married singer [a=Patti Smith]. The two co-wrote Patti's 1988 album "Dream of Life". Smith was named as one of top 100 guitarists of all time (#93) by [i]Rolling Stone[/i], 2003. Inducted into West Virginia Music Hall of Fame, 2018. For the saxophonist, see [a=Fred Smith (2)]. For the songwriter and producer (1933-2005), see [a=Fred Smith (3)]. For the hardcore guitarist, see [a=Fred Smith (4)]. For the drummer, see [a=Fred Smith (5)]. for the [a=Television] bassist, see [a=Fred Smith (7)].