Some of Smith's band members are:
Drums/Percussion Bob Warren, Wayne Killius
Bass: Dave Francis, Dow Tomlin
Acoustic Guitars: Pat Mcgrath, Dug Grieves, David Flint, Will Smith
Electric Guitars: Pat Mcgrath, Dug grieves, Pat Buchanan
Keys: Dennis Wage
Cello: John Ketchings
Mando/Banjo/Harp: Pat Mcgrath
Lead Vox: Will Smith
Background Vox: Dave Francis, Pat Mcgrath
**Look some of these guys up on www.musicians.com. It's unbelievable!
Influences
The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Nirvana, Steely Dan, Joe Jackson, Richard Marx (the early years), Bob Dylan and Maryam Logan.
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****NOTE: THIS PAGE IS RUN BY TOM GREENWAY, NOT WILL SMITH. MR. SMITH DOES HOWEVER CONTRIBUTE BLOGS, MUSIC AND MONITORS IT FROM TIME TO TIME.****PLEASE READ WILL'S BLOG REGARDING THE MUSIC ON THIS PAGE****
...On a cold, blustery February morning in 1964 on the mean streets of Newark New Jersey, William J. Smith (who incidentally was named after John F. Kennedy) was dragged kicking and screaming into a world he did nothing to create... after those first screams, Smith remained silent for 18 years. He spoke ná a word. he spent 13 years in sunny rochester ny and graduated cardinal mooney high, a lovely institution. In 1982 he was drafted by the NY Mets...six weeks later he was released by the NY Mets. It is then on that chilly spring morning in Florida his voice ascended to the Heavens like fervent prayer. He sold his mother's wedding ring which he stole several weeks prior, and took the next Greyhound to the "Big Apple"... Upon arrival, as he gazed across the sprawling Megalopolis, he knew he had arrived...he knew he had found his home. With $18, a pair of jeans, and a sack full of dreams he proceeded at a vigorous pace towards his future...and, of course, a girl with an apartment. After securing a position as a mixologist at a local downtown tavern and finding a girlfriend with an apartment, Smith began focusing on his music. He walked and played his songs in the same neighborhoods and venues as a certain folk singer did years before, you might know him as Bob Dylan. This began the odyssey that would take Smith from eating out of dumpsters in the Bowery to rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with some of the most powerful and influential people in the entertainment business.
BUT SERIOUSLY...Over his 18 year career Smith was a signed writer with Miles Copeland's "Bugle Publishing" (Keith Urban, Carol King, Bon Jovi, Lisa Loeb, Sting, Stewart Copeland) Smith and Miles also worked on his infamous band Yarnhead (www.myspace.com/yarnheadmusic) And, he still performs occasionally in his current band The William Smith Orchestra (www.myspace.com/thewilliamsmithorchestra) He built and opened two record labels that were distributed through Universal Music Group. He has also produced and worked with artists for Capitol, Sony, Universal, Republic, Curb, Wind-Up, Def Jam, RCA, Warner Bros., J Records (which incidentally sued him 4 times), Blacksmith Records, Womack Records. For Mr. Smith's contact information call Tom @ 615.340.9653.
Hey, thanks for accepting our friend request. We love making new friends. If you've got some spare time check out our jams up on the myspace. It's off our demo/E.P. The Gription Sessions. If you like straight forward Rock N Roll with a hint of the blues then I'm sure you'll dig us. Again, we appreciate your friendship! have a very merry Christmas!
WISHING YOU A VERY BLESSED CHRISTMAS WITH LOTS OF HAPPINESS,LOVE AND GREAT HEALTH..AND A PEACEFUL 'NEW YEAR ' WITH ALL YOUR DREAMS COME YOUR WAY..THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP...BLESSINGS ALWAYS..DIMOND...
Thank You so much for being my friend!! i so appreciate having you!!! Seems to me you got it going on!! It's amazing what we can accomplish with desire, hard work and believing in ourselves!! If you get a second i'd appreciate you check out my version of Etta James classic AT LAST!!! I GOT A NEW HOT DANCE/CLUB SONG!!!
Hello! I have some new blues I just recorded. I'd like for you to hear it. It's on my page or I'd be glad to send you a copy.
Jenny Walker
Smalltown in Ohio
MAKE NOISE FOR TOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a holiday concert for kids.. featuring Adam and the couch potatoes and holiday favorites from Fredddy Christmas and the Bojingles. December 12th Edgehill Studios Cafe 11AM TO 1pm Free hot chocolate gingerbread cookie decorating arts & crafts.. at Edgehill Village hope to see every one
BOO ^^(:.:)^^ So glad to be in your world n share the music with you!! Hope you find something that rocks you right! Let us know which song your feeling :) Best wishes, J
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