Claydes Charles Smith

1948–2006 (age 58)

Guitarist

Biography

Claydes Charles Smith (1948–2006) co-founded a band that became synonymous with vibrant rhythm and unforgettable guitar lines, helping shape the sound of disco and R&B.

His creativity inspired countless musicians, and he is remembered with affection by those who danced to his melodies and by his family at Fairview Cemetery.

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