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Fred Smith

American guitarist (1948–1994)

  • Fame52.5
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia18.4K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1949–1994, aged 45United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    12 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1949–1994
    Aged 45
  • Known for
    Casino
    1995
Summary
Updated 2026-06-22

Frederick Dewey Smith, known professionally as Fred "Sonic" Smith, was an American guitarist and member of the rock band MC5. He married and raised two children with poet and fellow rock musician Patti Smith. The couple also collaborated musically.

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52.5
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Historical12.5
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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