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Derek Smith
acg, *1948
Folk and World
A.k.a. Derek Smith
Also known as The Amazing Mr. Smith. Derek Smith was born on April 1st 1948. On Sunday December 8th 2013 he leapt off the cliffs at Bridport, Dorset to his inevitable death. He was a one-off genius with a massive IQ and a capacity to study Maths, Science, Music to an incredibly advanced level. He worked for the company that eventually became SmithKleinBeecham in their heart specialist department researching medicines and treatments for heart problems. He also suffered from depression and was taking an antibiotic to combat toothache made by SmithKleinBeecham which increases propensity to commit suicide. A brilliant guitarist and a very experienced touring artist across Europe and the USA, his like will not be seen again.
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| Wild Oats |
Popular Tracks 
Dueling Banjos - From "Deliverance" on 100 Greatest Film Themes by Various Artists Superman - From "Scrubs" on 100 Greatest TV Themes Vol. 2 by Various Artists To Love Again on To Love Again by Derek Smith You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To - Live at the 92nd Street Y, New York City on The Kingdom of Swing and the Republic of Oop Bob Sh'bam by Various Artists Peaceful Thunder on Peaceful Thunder by Louie Bellson On Green Dolphin Street - Live at the 92nd Street Y, New York City on The Kingdom of Swing and the Republic of Oop Bob Sh'bam by Various Artists Soar Like An Eagle on Peaceful Thunder by Louie Bellson Basso Bravo on Peaceful Thunder by Louie Bellson Valencia on Peaceful Thunder by Louie Bellson Chelsea Bridge on Jazz Piano International by Dick Katz, Derek Smith & René UrtregerTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Very Similar Views Of Mr Smith | Derek Smith | 1979 | Album |
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