The Sound Room featuring GE Smith

[@wadehampton5116]

This guy is a national treasure. Every interview or demo I've ever seen him do is like going to a musical museum and getting an after hours tour from the curator himself. He knows all the fascinating minutiae and little known facts. A true original.

[@pjcouture9944]

And most don’t know he was the Guitarists for Hall & Oats. Then he did early 90’s SNL, along with the bassist!!!

[@Dewdaahman]

It is because GE Smith refuses to be given credit, to his face, I'm giving him his most deserved credit behind his back.. When naming the greats he never includes himself, and he should as he is among the greats.. :::APPLAUSE:::

[@spwstrat]

God, that Tele sounds magnificent.

[@bh8365]

Thanks for posting. First time I heard G.E. Smith sing. Cool cat.

[@matmanx2]

G E Smith is a total Cat!!! Hope he reads this as he’ll love it. Haha.

[@MrCitizen14]

matmanx2 one of the original cats!

[@cesalt2408]

Mr. Smith is a master at his craft. Arrowhead gave me chills, and that just doesn't happen these days.

[@taranchila5752]

I was so fortunate to discover his videos on here. I only knew him from SNL and Hall and Oates. Never heard him speak. This is an important man, although he'd be the last one to ever admit it.

[@markatr6]

its funny, i think we've all come to him from different directions, then become enthralled. i first saw him from snl, 5 or 10 seconds, best part of the show, then from utube speaking about guitars or music people, THEN i found he was H & O's lead guitarist! now i hunt down any vids of him telling stories or demonstrating his extrodinary skills. the real deal he is !

[@AdventureVanMan69]

He and his band put out a CD in 99 called Incense, Herbs & Oils. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy. My favorite track hands down is the last one called “Sunday”. Thank me later😊

[@A_Final_Hit]

This was wonderful. Killer guitar player, and such a humble, cool dude.

[@mcopado]

I never knew G.E. sung, he's got a great voice...and to hear him cover Richard Shindell is mindblowing.

[@jeffswearengin1389]

GE Smith is the Man....that Tele sounds so perfect...so percussive...wow.

[@daneguitarist1]

g e smith is easily my favorite guitarist i love when he gets to talking about how much he loves a certain guitar, hes just so stellar. great player, real man

[@flyman97]

Same here. The whole reason I picked up the guitar again was watching him in SNL. I'd sit there watching the program just waiting for that 10 seconds before the commercial breaks. He rocked it right here. No band, no drum track, no pedals, no reverb, no nothing. Massive talent. Very cool dude.

[@daneguitarist1]

Ya hes amazing. I really love the way he looks at a guitar... its like his true love

[@82camino96]

daneguitarist1 yeah, there’s something special about the guy. He’s like the ultimate musicians musician, from a time when rock and roll was still king, that’s still kickin. A real player in the purest form. Talented. And the Dude seems as if being friendly, cool and interesting is what he’s all about.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

He's such a great story teller, and has a lot of them! He makes you feel like you're sitting out on the back porch looking into the forest, listening to his stories.

[@davecravenscravens6772]

ya you are so right

[@ruiplas]

Got the same feeling, he is like the "know a lot" uncle talk to u in the summer night, so chill.

[@pjcouture9944]

Look at that Reel to Reel!! That was the BEST recording equip back in the day!!

[@yourdrummer2034]

G.E. is legendary in music!

[@JamieJobb]

Great room and nice to have G.E. on stage all by his own self. Most often he appears on a team. Thanks, and keep Reading Eagle!

[@ReadingEagleVideo]

Thanks Jamie! G.E. gave a great performance, and like others have said, he's a great guy too. A wonderful person to work with.

[@Kroeber38]

Beautiful and genuine music with a lot of soul!

[@mcg7920]

Brilliant! So good. Love that telecaster along with his voice and song selection

[@stephenlandry9343]

I first saw G.E. with Dan Hartman band he played bass ,Vinnie Vincent was the guitar player. For years I thought his name was ziggy Smith. Down here in the deep south we don't hear to well. What a great man he's a gem So talented and humble. A true legend.

[@sidneyloggins2487]

Thank you Geo - we need more from you, bro. Keep the music alive that we grew up with. (Dude, I need you to sign my tele)

[@audreyfraser1495]

MR SMITH WELL SPOKEN ,GREAT GUITAR PLAYER GOOD STORY TELLER

[@bosco5469]

❤🇺🇸 a fan.from Easton Pa...GE thank u

[@kinkfloydd]

GE is a rare storyteller, you know there are millions of boring folk singers who give a 15 min into to a 3min song, the difference is GE tells a story just as entertaining as the song.

[@neaituppi7306]

I only recently started seeing interviews with him. But he seems someone I could actually hang around with, if I did.

[@earloutdoors3286]

How did I never hear him play Arrowhead before, WOW

[@twoweary]

Thank you Mr. Smith , I truly enjoyed this performance .

[@joemc2529]

So tight , so happy when he's cutting ...G.E Smith rocks

[@markatr6]

id rather see him tune up & tell a story more than watch most others actually play something. thanks G.E. for being a good human being.

[@mattstickle2725]

Singing sounds a little bit like a guy named Keith Carradine (I"m Easy). Got to be honest. When I was a young rocker into 80s hair rock, I thought this guy was douchey. Luckily I grew up and evolved and like others who checked in before me here came to appreciate the Storyteller and the down-to-earth guy G E Smith is. Came from nothing and worked his butt off and achieved status in the music world. Thank you for the education and showing me that guitar needs to come from the heart. Keep up the great work GE Smith

[@michaelhaniotes36]

I can dig pulling the car over to a good tune on the radio. Happened to when I heard We got to get you a Woman Todd Rundgren,for the first time on the radio. and later when I heard steely Dan on the radio and first the first time.

[@robertlloydmusic]

Love it!!!!

[@xtrict]

Brilliant video never knew he has a super voice. Such a great dude.

[@johnnymossville]

so nice.

[@jeanharris8185]

That was the first time, I heard G.E sing all these years. Awesome. I respect and love. The G man. Wow...l definitely hear the Dylan in his voicing. And his solo's are Claptonesk. It's nice to be surprised. Jeanne and kookie...

[@robertdiehl1281]

He has a voice perfect for a story telling kinda taking singing vibe.

[@1982vlada]

If it were a tape it would have snapped on Arrowhead by now. Such an amazing song and performance. Thank you G.E.

[@jjh959100]

I only wish I could put his “Arrowhead” rendition on my Spotify favorites playlist

[@AZ-kr6ff]

15:55 Van Halen- Feel Your Love Tonight

[@sirpops7]

Generally Electric Smith.

[@Ledprostate]

Miles etched in his face!

[@timothypowers879]

He and Elliot Easton are my favorites clean and tasty

[@michaelhaniotes36]

Acapella Todd

[@SuperBowser87]

I seen him with roger waters wall tour. Such a shame to have that talent buried in the rear.

[@mrjasondylan]

Most top bands are that way, talent throughout who can do it all.

[@poppyhimbo]

i didnt know Niko McBrain sang and played guitar

[@mrjasondylan]

I never knew there was a guy named Niko who looks like G E Smith.

[@robertmatz6241]

Arrowhead: sorry, George, and Mr. Shindell. Deserters were executed by firing squad, not hanged. The reasoning was that cowards should suffer the same fate that their braver comrades suffered.

[@johnabbott3896]

Not to say that some were hanged because it was not wasting ammo...

[@pjcouture9944]

Dam, everyone has ripped off that song 😂😂😂

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

That was fun. Love G.E.