| Birth Day | September 14, 1949 |
| Birth Place | West Virginia |
| Age | 71 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 4, 1994 (age 45) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Fred Smith, famously known as a guitarist from West Virginia, is not only a talented musician but also a remarkably successful entrepreneur. With his groundbreaking ideas and visionary leadership, Fred Smith has amassed an incredible net worth estimated to be $5.4 billion by 2024. While his musical prowess helped him gain recognition in his early years, it is his entrepreneurial ventures that have solidified his immense wealth. Fred Smith's journey from being a respected guitarist to becoming a billionaire is a testament to his versatile talents and exceptional business acumen.
Guitarist and member of the garage rock band MC5. He was also a founding member of Sonic's Rendezvous Band.
He was born in West Virginia but later moved to Michigan.
He was rated #93 on Rolling Stone's 2003 list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
He married singer
Kim Gordon's band, Sonic Youth, took its name from Smith's nickname, "Sonic."
