Member Since: 4/28/2005
Band Website: fredsmith.tv
Band Members: I'm blessed to have played with sooo many musicians and artists..So I won't be hollywood and name drop!
Gear;Yamaha Motif ES7, ES8.......Protools LE, Reason 4, Logic Studio (crazy number of plugins!!) and God given ability to hear music and live my dreams
Influences:
Musically: Herbie Hancock, Bobby Lyle, Jazz Crusaders, Yellow Jackets, Shakattack, Bob James, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Al Jerreau, Lionel Ritchie,David Sanborn, Patti Labelle, Anita Baker, Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, Gap Band, Santana, Jonathan Butler, Pieces of a Dream, Chuckie Booker, The Winans, Comissioned, Fred Hammond, Ben Tankard, The Hawkins Family, The Williams Brothers, Thomas Whitfield..I'll add to this list..
Family and friends also influence one's view and voice musically..My dad, who was my first influence and introduced me to good music, band politics, musicians woes and challenges and God. My wife Michelle, whom I am grateful for loving me unconditionally,allowing me the freedom to find myself, grow and travel the world and not settling for mediocrity. Also my Faith in God because as many of you know, it takes a lot of it to keep moving forward despite the opposition.
Sounds Like: Fred Smith!
Record Label: INDIE
Type of Label: None