G. E. Smith

American musician

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Born 1952 · age 74United States
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    Born 1952
  • Known for
    Gilda Live
    1980
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Updated 2026-06-23

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 singles. When Hall & Oates took a hiatus in 1985, Smith joined the sketch-comedy show Saturday Night Live, serving as bandleader and co-musical director of the Saturday Night Live Band.

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