Robert Curtis Smith
American Piedmont blues singer, guitarist and songwriter
About Robert Curtis Smith
Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 80). Robert Curtis Smith was an American singer and songwriter.
Biography Smith was born in or near Cruger, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States,
In 1968, he left Mississippi again for Chicago, where he spent the remainder of his life. Around this time he auditioned for a place in Willie Dixon's backing band. Walton eventually tracked him down, and in 1997 Smith appeared at the Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival in Clarksdale, playing only gospel songs.
Death Smith died in Chicago in November 2010, aged 80.
Single Year Title Record label 1961 "Don't Drive Me Away" Arhoolie Records
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Who was Robert Curtis Smith?
American Piedmont blues singer, guitarist and songwriter (1930-2010)
When was Robert Curtis Smith born?
Robert Curtis Smith was born on 17 February 1930 in Cruger.
When did Robert Curtis Smith die?
Robert Curtis Smith died on 10 November 2010 in Chicago.
What was Robert Curtis Smith's occupation?
Robert Curtis Smith was a singer and songwriter.
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Robert Curtis Smith was American.
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