Fred sonic smith biography
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Fred sonic smith biography
Fred "Sonic" Smith
American guitarist (1948–1994)
Musical artist
Frederick Dewey Smith (September 14, 1948 – November 4, 1994), 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.
Early life
Frederick Dewey Smith was born on September 14, 1948[1][a] at his family's residence on Broad Branch in the Big Harts Creek area of Lincoln County, West Virginia.[3] His mother gave birth to him in the home's kitchen during an electrical storm.[3]
Career
Known professionally as Fred "Sonic" Smith,[4] he was a guitarist with the MC5 and later went on to form Sonic's Rendezvous Band, which released one single, "City Slang", during Smith's lifetime.[5]
In 1988 he collaborated with Patti Smith on her album Dream of Life.
In 2018, Smith was ind