About Doug Smith
Lived 1963 – 2016 (aged 52). Doug Smith was an American composer, drummer, pianist and musician.
Doug Smith (1963 - 2016) was a composer/pianist who graduated from Kermit High School in 1981 and began classes at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in the fall of the same year. His goal was to earn a degree in telecommunications but that same year he started working with music recording for the first time and 'Just For You', Smith's first recording, was released in the spring of 1982, is a collection of songs ranging from ragtime originals to romantic ballads.
Since then Smith has published 9 albums: Doug Smith - 1989 A Special Gift - 1992 Stained Glass - 1993 The Human Element - 1996 Piano Player - 1997 Hope - 1998 Live - 2000 Confirmation - 2001 Cruisin the "G" - 2007
He also has a PBS documentary released in 2003 called "There It Is."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Smith?
American composer (1963–2016)
When was Doug Smith born?
Doug Smith was born on 2 July 1963.
When did Doug Smith die?
Doug Smith died on 6 June 2016.
What was Doug Smith's occupation?
Doug Smith was a composer, drummer, pianist and musician.
What nationality was Doug Smith?
Doug Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Smith (composer)
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