Fred Smith

Fred "Sonic" Smith (b: September 13, 1949 in Harts Creek, West Virginia, U.S. – d: November 4, 1994 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) was an American guitarist, best known as a member of the band MC5. Later, he founded Sonic's Rendezvous Band, which released one single, "City Slang", during Smith's lifetime. He was married to singer and poet Patti Smith. Named as one of top 100 guitarists of all time (#93) by Rolling Stone, 2003. Inducted into West Virginia Music Hall of Fame, 2018. For the saxophonist, see Fred Smith (2). For the songwriter and producer (1933-2005), see Fred Smith (3). For the hardcore guitarist, see Fred Smith (4). For the drummer, see Fred Smith (5). for the Television bassist, see Fred Smith (7).