G. E. Smith Net Worth

G. E. Smith was born as George Edward Haddad on the 27th January 1952, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania USA, and is a musician and guitarist, probably best recognized for being the lead guitarist of Hall & Oates, as well as a solo artist, who has published several studio albums, including The World (1981), and Incense, Herbs

G. E. Smith net worth is
$10 Million

G. E. Smith Wiki Biography

G. E. Smith was born as George Edward Haddad on the 27th January 1952, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania USA, and is a musician and guitarist, probably best recognized for being the lead guitarist of Hall & Oates, as well as a solo artist, who has published several studio albums, including “The World” (1981), and “Incense, Herbs And Oils” (1998). He is also as a musical director, known for his work on the TV show “Saturday Night Live”. His career has been active since 1977.

So, have you ever wondered how rich G. E. Smith is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Smith’s net worth is over $10 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry.

G. E. Smith Net Worth $10 Million

G. E. Smith hails from a Lebanese American family his surname Haddad means ‘blacksmith’ in Arabic language. When he was only four years old, he began playing guitar, and three years later, he started to play on a C. F. Martin guitar. At the age of 11, his parents bought him his first electric guitar, so he could continue preparing for a career in the music industry. At that time, Smith began participating at a number of entertainment venues and began earning money.

In no time, Smith’s professional musical career began in the early ‘70s, when he became a member of Scratch Band alongside Mickey Curry, and during the same year he released his debut hit called “Instant Replay”, which marked the beginning of an increase of his net worth. He decided to move to Manhattan, New York City, and became the guitarist for Gilda Radner’s show “Gilda Live”. Smith married her, and while they were together, he released his debut studio album “In The World” (1981), with her and Paul Simon. Parallel with that, he performed with David Bowie, and in 1979 he was hired as the lead guitarist by the band Hall & Oates, collaborating until 1985. They recorded a number of hit singles together, including “Maneater”, “Private Eyes”, and “Kiss On My List”, among others, all of which increased his net worth.

When the group disbanded, Smith began to work as a musical director for the TV show “Saturday Night Live”, leading its band. Smith is also known for being the lead guitarist in Bob Dylan’s touring band, and in 1992, he worked as the musical director for The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration for him at Madison Square Garden in New York. Subsequently, his second studio album “Get A Little” came out, released with the SNL Band in 1993. Thanks to his accomplishment there from 1985 to 1995, he won an Emmy Award, which added a considerable amount to his wealth.

In 1995, Smith established his own record label called Green Mirror Music, via which he released his third studio album “Incense, Herbs And Oils” in 1998. To speak further about his subsequent career, Smith has collaborated with a number of bands and musicians such as Moonalice, Hot Tuna, Roger Waters, etc. All of these considerably increased his net worth.

When it comes to speak about his personal life, G. E. Smith married Taylor Barton in 1990; the couple has a child. Previously, he was in marriage with actress Gilda Radner from 1980 to 1982.


Full NameG. E. Smith
Net Worth$10 Million
Date Of BirthJanuary 27, 1952
Place Of BirthStroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
ProfessionMusician, Guitarist, Songwriter
NationalityAmerican
SpouseTaylor Barton (m. 1990), Gilda Radner (m. 1980–1982)
NicknamesG.E. Smith , Smith, G.E. , George Edward Smith , George Edward "G. E." Smith , Geege
MySpacehttps://myspace.com/gesmithmusic
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1051686/
Allmusichttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/ge-smith-mn0000803763
AlbumsBig Bam Boom, Rock 'n Soul Part 1, H2O, Private Eyes, Voices, In the World, Incense, Herbs & Oils
Music GroupsHall & Oates (1979 – 1985), Saturday Night Live Band (1985 – 1995), Moonalice (2007 – 2009)
Movies50 Watt Fuse, Buddy Guy Live: The Real Deal
#Fact
1On tour with his band "Moonalice" [July 2009]
2Currently recording his next solo album "50 Watt Fuse" to be released later this year. [January 2004]

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special2015TV Special music: The Live Band - as GE Smith
Roger Waters: The Wall2014Documentary guitar - score
Chelsea on the Rocks2008Documentary composer: additional music
Hounddog2007featured musician: guitar
The Departed2006featured musician: guitar
Saturday Night Live Christmas1999Video musical director
Saturday Night Live 251999TV Special documentary musician: The Live Band
The Kennedy Center Presents: A Tribute to Muddy Waters: King of the Blues1998TV Movie documentary musical director
The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1995TV Special documentary musical director
Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration1993TV Special documentary musical director
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams1991Video documentary musical director
Saturday Night LiveTV Series musician - 43 episodes, 1986 - 1990 musical director - 25 episodes, 1986 - 1990 music editor - 19 episodes, 1989 - 1990 arranger - 18 episodes, 1985 - 1986 conductor - 1 episode, 1990
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989TV Special musical director
The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1988TV Special musical director
Gilda Live1980Documentary musician: guitar

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hounddog2007performer: "Little Bird" / writer: "Little Bird"
Hard Scrambled2006"Ain't It Time?"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks2004TV Special writer: "'Wayne's World' Theme"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers1998Video documentary writer: "'Wayne's World' Theme"
Saturday Night Live1989-1993TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Wayne's World 21993Extended version, "'WAYNE'S WORLD' THEME", "'WAYNE'S WORLD' THEME "
Wayne's World1992EXTENDED version, "''WAYNE'S WORLD'' THEME", "''WAYNE'S WORLD'' THEME " / producer: "''WAYNE'S WORLD'' THEME EXTENDED VERSION"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hall & Oates: Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid1985Video short
Daryl Hall & John Oates: Rock 'N Soul International1984TV Movie
The New Show1984TV SeriesG. E. Smith

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Legs: a big issue in a small town2016Documentary

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Roger Waters: The Wall2014DocumentaryGuitars
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield2013Documentary
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy2005TV Special documentaryHimself
On Stage at the Kennedy Center: The Mark Twain Prize2002TV MovieHimself - Band Leader
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts2000TV Special documentaryHimself
Saturday Night Live1979-2000TV SeriesHimself - Bandleader / Himself - Guitarist / Himself / ...
Saturday Night Live 251999TV Special documentaryHimself (uncredited)
SNL: 25 Years of Music1999TV MovieHimself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1999TV SeriesHimself
The Kennedy Center Presents: A Tribute to Muddy Waters: King of the Blues1998TV Movie documentaryHimself
Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration1993TV Special documentaryHimself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1993TV SeriesHimself
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989TV SpecialHimself (as G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band)
Hall & Oates: The Liberty Concert1985TV MovieHimself
Gilda Live1980DocumentaryThe Candy Slice Group (as The Candy Slice Group)

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