Musician Dictionary

Huey “Piano” Smith

American R&B pianist (1934–2023)

DescriptionAmerican R&B pianist (1934–2023)
Source: Wikidata
Born1934-01-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceNew Orleans New Orleans
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2023-02-13
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBaton Rouge Baton Rouge
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationcomposer songwriter pianist
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano
Source: Wikidata
Genresrhythm and blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsSavoy Records Ace Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofLittle Richard and His Band Huey “Piano” Smith & Orchestra Huey “Piano” Smith & His Clowns Huey “Piano” Smith & His New Clowns Huey Smith & The Rhythm Aces Huey “Piano” Smith & His Rhythm Aces Shindig Smith & The Soulshakers The Pitter Pats The Clowns Huey ‘Piano’ Smith and His Band Huey & Jerry Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns The Hueys Huey And Curley Huey 'Piano' Smith And His Band Huey And Jerry Huey "Piano" Smith & Orchestra Huey "Piano" Smith And His Rhythm Aces
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

"Huey""Piano" Smith A. Smith E. Smith H Smith H. P. Smith H. Smidt H. Smith H. Smith-Vincent H.P. Smith H.P.Smith H.Smith Huet Smith Huey Huey "Piano Smith" Huey "Piano"Smith Huey 'Mr.Piano' Smith Huey 'Piano" Smith Huey 'Piano' Smith Huey 'Piano’ Smith Huey (Piano) Smith Huey - Piano - Smith Huey P Smith Huey P. Smidt Huey P. Smith Huey P.Smith Huey Pia Huey Piano Lewis Huey Piano Smith Huey Pierce Smith Huey Smih Huey Smith Huey Smith And Band Huey «Piano» Smith Huey-Smith Huey/Smith Hughie "Piano" Smith Hughie Smith Hughis Smith Huiy "Piano" Smith Huye Smith

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Identifiers

mbid: b935e5c5-3f0d-4de1-b9a1-cd19fd4696cc · wikidata: Q440015 · isni: 0000000114735727 · ipi: 00028990255 · discogs: 274484

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