G. E. Smith

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G. E. Smith Wiki Biography

G. E. Smith was born as George Edward Haddad on the 27th January 1952, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania USA, and is a musician and guitarist, probably best recognized for being the lead guitarist of Hall & Oates, as well as a solo artist, who has published several studio albums, including “The World” (1981), and “Incense, Herbs And Oils” (1998). He is also as a musical director, known for his work on the TV show “Saturday Night Live”. His career has been active since 1977.

So, have you ever wondered how rich G. E. Smith is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Smith’s net worth is over $10 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry.

G. E. Smith hails from a Lebanese American family his surname Haddad means ‘blacksmith’ in Arabic language. When he was only four years old, he began playing guitar, and three years later, he started to play on a C. F. Martin guitar. At the age of 11, his parents bought him his first electric guitar, so he could continue preparing for a career in the music industry. At that time, Smith began participating at a number of entertainment venues and began earning money.

In no time, Smith’s professional musical career began in the early ‘70s, when he became a member of Scratch Band alongside Mickey Curry, and during the same year he released his debut hit called “Instant Replay”, which marked the beginning of an increase of his net worth. He decided to move to Manhattan, New York City, and became the guitarist for Gilda Radner’s show “Gilda Live”. Smith married her, and while they were together, he released his debut studio album “In The World” (1981), with her and Paul Simon. Parallel with that, he performed with David Bowie, and in 1979 he was hired as the lead guitarist by the band Hall & Oates, collaborating until 1985. They recorded a number of hit singles together, including “Maneater”, “Private Eyes”, and “Kiss On My List”, among others, all of which increased his net worth.

When the group disbanded, Smith began to work as a musical director for the TV show “Saturday Night Live”, leading its band. Smith is also known for being the lead guitarist in Bob Dylan’s touring band, and in 1992, he worked as the musical director for The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration for him at Madison Square Garden in New York. Subsequently, his second studio album “Get A Little” came out, released with the SNL Band in 1993. Thanks to his accomplishment there from 1985 to 1995, he won an Emmy Award, which added a considerable amount to his wealth.

In 1995, Smith established his own record label called Green Mirror Music, via which he released his third studio album “Incense, Herbs And Oils” in 1998. To speak further about his subsequent career, Smith has collaborated with a number of bands and musicians such as Moonalice, Hot Tuna, Roger Waters, etc. All of these considerably increased his net worth.

When it comes to speak about his personal life, G. E. Smith married Taylor Barton in 1990; the couple has a child. Previously, he was in marriage with actress Gilda Radner from 1980 to 1982.

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G. E. Smith Quick Info

Full Name G. E. Smith
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth January 27, 1952
Place Of Birth Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter
Nationality American
Spouse Taylor Barton (m. 1990), Gilda Radner (m. 1980–1982)
Nicknames G.E. Smith , Smith, G.E. , George Edward Smith , George Edward “G. E.” Smith , Geege
MySpace https://myspace.com/gesmithmusic
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1051686/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ge-smith-mn0000803763
Albums Big Bam Boom, Rock ‘n Soul Part 1, H2O, Private Eyes, Voices, In the World, Incense, Herbs & Oils
Music Groups Hall & Oates (1979 – 1985), Saturday Night Live Band (1985 – 1995), Moonalice (2007 – 2009)
Movies 50 Watt Fuse, Buddy Guy Live: The Real Deal

G. E. Smith Important Facts

  • On tour with his band “Moonalice” [July 2009]
  • Currently recording his next solo album “50 Watt Fuse” to be released later this year. [January 2004]

G. E. Smith Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special 2015 TV Special music: The Live Band – as GE Smith Music Department
Roger Waters: The Wall 2014 Documentary guitar – score Music Department
Chelsea on the Rocks 2008 Documentary composer: additional music Music Department
Hounddog 2007 featured musician: guitar Music Department
The Departed 2006 featured musician: guitar Music Department
Saturday Night Live Christmas 1999 Video musical director Music Department
Saturday Night Live 25 1999 TV Special documentary musician: The Live Band Music Department
The Kennedy Center Presents: A Tribute to Muddy Waters: King of the Blues 1998 TV Movie documentary musical director Music Department
The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1995 TV Special documentary musical director Music Department
Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration 1993 TV Special documentary musical director Music Department
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams 1991 Video documentary musical director Music Department
Saturday Night Live TV Series musician – 43 episodes, 1986 – 1990 musical director – 25 episodes, 1986 – 1990 music editor – 19 episodes, 1989 – 1990 arranger – 18 episodes, 1985 – 1986 conductor – 1 episode, 1990 Music Department
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary 1989 TV Special musical director Music Department
The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1988 TV Special musical director Music Department
Gilda Live 1980 Documentary musician: guitar Music Department
Hounddog 2007 performer: “Little Bird” / writer: “Little Bird” Soundtrack
Hard Scrambled 2006 “Ain’t It Time?” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks 2004 TV Special writer: “‘Wayne’s World’ Theme” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers 1998 Video documentary writer: “‘Wayne’s World’ Theme” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live 1989-1993 TV Series performer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Wayne’s World 2 1993 Extended version, “‘WAYNE’S WORLD’ THEME”, “‘WAYNE’S WORLD’ THEME “ Soundtrack
Wayne’s World 1992 EXTENDED version, “”WAYNE’S WORLD” THEME”, “”WAYNE’S WORLD” THEME ” / producer: “”WAYNE’S WORLD” THEME EXTENDED VERSION” Soundtrack
Hall & Oates: Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid 1985 Video short Actor
Daryl Hall & John Oates: Rock ‘N Soul International 1984 TV Movie Actor
The New Show 1984 TV Series G. E. Smith Actor
Legs: a big issue in a small town 2016 Documentary Composer
Roger Waters: The Wall 2014 Documentary Guitars Self
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield 2013 Documentary Self
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy 2005 TV Special documentary Himself Self
On Stage at the Kennedy Center: The Mark Twain Prize 2002 TV Movie Himself – Band Leader Self
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts 2000 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Saturday Night Live 1979-2000 TV Series Himself – Bandleader / Himself – Guitarist / Himself / … Self
Saturday Night Live 25 1999 TV Special documentary Himself (uncredited) Self
SNL: 25 Years of Music 1999 TV Movie Himself Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1999 TV Series Himself Self
The Kennedy Center Presents: A Tribute to Muddy Waters: King of the Blues 1998 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration 1993 TV Special documentary Himself Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary 1989 TV Special Himself (as G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band) Self
Hall & Oates: The Liberty Concert 1985 TV Movie Himself Self
Gilda Live 1980 Documentary The Candy Slice Group (as The Candy Slice Group) Self
Saturday Night Live in the ’90s: Pop Culture Nation 2007 TV Special documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks 2004 TV Special Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin 1998 TV Special Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams 1991 Video documentary Himself (as G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band) Archive Footage