Kevon Smith (born April 9, 1955 in

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), is an American musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. Mostly known as lead guitarist and front man with

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from 1990 through 1997. In 1991, Smith and Miles started touring the US and Europe under the name

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, and also as MST (Miles, Smith, Thomas) and as Buddy Mile's power trio.

Career

In 1994, Smith played guitar on ''Hell & Back'' released by

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and re-issued by Innerythmic Records in 2004. ''Hell & Back'' was produced by

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. Smith also performs in the Supervision DVD Tribute to

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- CAS (1997) directed by Patrick Savey featuring Buddy Miles, Kevon Smith and Joe Thomas. Smith replaced

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of the

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from 1988 until 1989. Smith owned a recording studio in Chicago, where he produced and worked with George Clinton,

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& Dog Star, Oscar Brown Jr., Mic One, and many other recording artists.

References

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Buddy Miles Express - Hell And Back

Discography

External links

Kevon Smith Myspace

Kevon Smith Social Media
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Kevon 1955 births Living people Record producers from Illinois American male singer-songwriters Singer-songwriters from Illinois