GE Smith started in a band in CT in the 1970s called the Scratch Band. The lead singer was Christine Ohlman and the bass player was Paul Ossola. You may know them from the classic Saturday Night Live Band.
GE also played with Bob Dylan in the late 1980s. I think he played with a later version of The Band, if I remember right.
He also became a music producer and music director, like Paul Schaeffer.
The city council met last night the vote was one to six
Denying access to our town by TV's "G.E. Smith"
The Mayor cited nightmares had by his daughter Eileen
She dreamed that ugly fucker's face popped out the friggin' screen
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
G.E. felt the set back but refusing to surrender
He bought a house disguised as the guitarist of the Pretenders
But at the party we like to throw for new homeowners
we caught him when he couldn't play the lead from "Tattooed Love Boys"
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
A man has got the right to homestead anywhere he can
but that just begs the question, What exactly is a man?
Blond Frankenstein with Dutchboy hair would hardly qualify
So we must live free of this Hall & Oats reject or die
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
Back in the mid 1980's days of terrorizing my little sister, I could get her all riled up by teasing her that GE Smith was her boyfriend. For whatever reason, it made her mad as hell. I often tell her that I am amazed that she even wanted to associate with me once she went off to school, let alone become my closest ally and confidante as the years progressed.
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Monster player.
Monster player.
But Let It Rock in "E" just seemed wrong.
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don't care for.
don't care for.
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GE Smith started in a band in
GE Smith started in a band in CT in the 1970s called the Scratch Band. The lead singer was Christine Ohlman and the bass player was Paul Ossola. You may know them from the classic Saturday Night Live Band.
GE also played with Bob Dylan in the late 1980s. I think he played with a later version of The Band, if I remember right.
He also became a music producer and music director, like Paul Schaeffer.
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is about 4'10" tall
is about 4'10" tall
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GE Smith saved many a Dylan
GE Smith saved many a Dylan show in the late 80's. Those were some strange times for Zimmy.
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He is now Roger Waters right
He is now Roger Waters right hand man.....
Wish You Were Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWdPgjYn9DU
Mother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd_a34HEiEc
Vera Lynn / Bring the Boys Back Home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFsG847vuLY
GE's ok - but Snowy White and (especially) Dave Kilminster really KILL on the Floyd shit with Roger.
These 2 were not at the Bridge Benefit but all three backed Roger at Desert Trip.
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GE was the lead guitarist for
GE was the lead guitarist for the Hall and Oates band.
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...plays regularly at Fur
...plays regularly at Fur Peace Ranch and is easily approachable as are all musicians who play there.
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NIMBY-the Vandals
NIMBY-the Vandals
The city council met last night the vote was one to six
Denying access to our town by TV's "G.E. Smith"
The Mayor cited nightmares had by his daughter Eileen
She dreamed that ugly fucker's face popped out the friggin' screen
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
G.E. felt the set back but refusing to surrender
He bought a house disguised as the guitarist of the Pretenders
But at the party we like to throw for new homeowners
we caught him when he couldn't play the lead from "Tattooed Love Boys"
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
A man has got the right to homestead anywhere he can
but that just begs the question, What exactly is a man?
Blond Frankenstein with Dutchboy hair would hardly qualify
So we must live free of this Hall & Oats reject or die
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
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Has anyone ever seen him and
Has anyone ever seen him and William Dafoe in the same room at the same time?
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Don't you own a TV Slacker?
Don't you own a TV Slacker?
In other news, get ready to pay for FastPass next time you go in for a Disney fleecing.
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But he can play Maneater.
But he can play Maneater.
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I've seen him on SNL, Gravy.
I've seen him on SNL, Gravy. I was wondering what people thought about his other stuff.
You don't have to pay for fast passes, you just can.
They also added Matterhorn and Toy Story Midway to Fastpass.
Stoked!
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My MoM was Attracted to him ?
My MoM was Attracted to him ? How i have no idea................
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I remember seeing play when
I remember seeing play when he was in MoonAlice a few times. He was great. Jack Cassidy was in the band then too!
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She loved that One On One
She loved that One On One guitar solo.
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Was married to Gilda Radner
Was married to Gilda Radner for awhile. Saw him in Dylans band in 88. The show sucked. High speed drunk Dylan.
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GE Smith saved many a Dylan
GE Smith saved many a Dylan show in the late 80's. Those were some strange times for Zimmy>>>
3rd post that those late 80's tours had issues, Zim did Stuck Inside of Mobile, finally recognized the tune sometime after the 2nd verse.
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I saw him a few years ago in
I saw him a few years ago in a Allman Brother/ Dead tribute act; Great Cesar's Ghost. He was good in that.
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Has he ever had his own
Has he ever had his own thread on the Zone before?
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Back in the mid 1980's days
Back in the mid 1980's days of terrorizing my little sister, I could get her all riled up by teasing her that GE Smith was her boyfriend. For whatever reason, it made her mad as hell. I often tell her that I am amazed that she even wanted to associate with me once she went off to school, let alone become my closest ally and confidante as the years progressed.
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Legend has it he was a huge
Legend has it he was a huge inspiration to John Mayer.
Not the guitar; just the faces.
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My wife hates those faces.
My wife hates those faces.
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The guitar that killed folk!
The guitar that killed folk! Michael Bloomfield content...
https://youtu.be/-B4yavD9AEY
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Thats GE Smith peering over
That's GE Smith peering over Zimmy's shoulder...
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his name is Smith if that
his name is Smith if that means any thing to you.
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Is that a Shakedown St. guy
Is that a Shakedown St. guy sticker on Bob's guitar ?
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Is that a Shakedown St. guy
Is that a Shakedown St. guy sticker on Bob's guitar ?>>
exactly what it is.
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I think he's a hell of a
I think he's a hell of a guitar player. A really nice guy too. Met him a few times. I've mostly seen him with Hot Tuna.
This was a fun night. 12/13/14 Hot Tuna Beacon Theater l-r Larry Campbell, Marty Balin, Jack, Justin Guip, Jorma, Barry Mitterhoff & G.E. Smith.
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That is so coolio that Dylan
That is so coolio that Dylan has that sticker on his guitar. Wow am shocked he would do that.
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GE Smith with Lou Reed at
GE Smith with Lou Reed at BobFest
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He was married to Gilda. Did
He was married to Gilda. Did not know that.
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he played w/ roger waters on
he played w/ roger waters on the wall tour
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seen him with hot tuna many a
seen him with hot tuna many a night. great player. met him at the stone poney a few years back when he was playing with tuna there. nice guy
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i guess he was mostly why i
i guess he was mostly why i didn't care for my last electric tuna experience...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch
Playing Mike Bloomfield's tele.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B4yavD9AEY