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Fred "Sonic" Smith

Fred "Sonic" Smith was one of the key architects of the Detroit High Energy rock sound as guitarist and co-founder of the legendary MC5, and while his work after the band's breakup was sporadic, what…
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Fred "Sonic" Smith - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 1990s

Born

September 14, 1949 in West Virginia

Died

November 4, 1994 in Detroit, MI

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Hard Rock Proto-Punk

Also Known As

Frederick Dewey Smith

Member Of

MC5 Sonic's Rendezvous Band Patti Smith Group

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