Huey "Piano" Smith
American R&B pianist (1934–2023)
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Summary
Huey "Piano" Smith was born on January 26, 1934[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on February 13, 2023[3], in Baton Rouge[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], and songwriter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Genre: rhythm and blues[11]
- Record label: Savoy Records[12], Ace Records[13]
- Family name: Smith[14]
- Given name: Huey[15], Pierce (given name)[16]
- Instrument: piano[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
- Nickname: Piano Smith[19]
- Birth name: Huey Pierce Smith[20]
- Name in native language: Huey "Piano" Smith[21], Huey P. Smith[22]
- Start of work period: 1949[23]
- Copyright representative: Broadcast Music, Inc.[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[25]
Why It Matters
Huey "Piano" Smith is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Huey "Piano" Smith born?
Huey "Piano" Smith was born in New Orleans[2].
Where did Huey "Piano" Smith die?
Huey "Piano" Smith passed away in Baton Rouge[4].
What did Huey "Piano" Smith do for work?
Huey "Piano" Smith worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], and songwriter[7].