Greg Smith (American musician)
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.jpg) Smith performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gregory Smith |
| Born | May 21, 1963 Valley Stream, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Musician (bassist and vocalist) |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Website | www |
Gregory Smith (born May 21, 1963[1] in Valley Stream, New York) is an American bassist and vocalist.
He grew up in Valley Stream, New York (Long Island, Nassau County) and attended Valley Stream Central High School.
He has collaborated with Billy Joel, Wendy O. Williams, Alice Cooper,[2] Rainbow,[2] Blue Öyster Cult,[2] Dokken, Vinnie Moore,[2] Joe Lynn Turner,[2] Ted Nugent, Tommy James & the Shondells, Alan Parsons, The Turtles, Felix Cavaliere, Chuck Negron, Joey Molland. Denny Laine, Glenn Frey, The Wizards of Winter[3] and Mitch Ryder.
Smith appears in the film Wayne's World as a member of Alice Cooper's band, performing "Feed My Frankenstein".[4] He was the original bassist for the Tony Award-winning Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp musical Movin' Out on Broadway from June 2002 to December 2005, and on the road from February 2006 to January 2007.
References
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/851526-Greg-Smith-6
- ^ a b c d e Hill, Gary. "Biography: Greg Smith". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "Age of Metal: The Wizards of Winter joined by Ted Nugent bassist".
- ^ "Greg Smith Albums, Vids, Touring, etc". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
External links
- Greg Smith Website
- Greg Smith Facebook
- Greg Smith myspace
- Ted Nugent
- Greg Smith Interview at GuitarVideoChannel.com
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- Use dmy dates from August 2010
- 1963 births
- Living people
- American rock bass guitarists
- People from Valley Stream, New York
- Musicians from New York (state)
- Valley Stream Central High School alumni
- Guitarists from New York (state)
- American male guitarists
- 20th-century American guitarists
- Tommy James and the Shondells members
- Ted Nugent Band members