Fred Smith

American songwriter (IPI #: 28985244) and record producer, born May 18, 1933, in Los Angeles, California; died July 25, 2005, in Los Angeles, California (age 72). Son of Effie Smith and Fred Smith; stepson of John Criner. Began career first at an aircraft manufacturing company, then at Keene Records, studying under Bumps Blackwell. Met Cliff Goldsmith, and they became partners.