Pepe Smith

Pepe Smith
Smith in 2008
Smith in 2008
Background information
Birth nameJoseph William Feliciano Smith
Also known asJoey Smith
Pepe Smith
Born(1947-12-25)December 25, 1947
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
DiedJanuary 28, 2019(2019-01-28) (aged 71)
Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
GenresPinoy rock
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums
Years active1958–2019
Formerly of

Joseph William Feliciano Smith (December 25, 1947 – January 28, 2019) was a Filipino-American singer-songwriter, drummer and guitarist. Known by his stage names Joey Smith and Pepe Smith, he gained prominence as drummer / lead vocalist of Speed, Glue & Shinki from Japan, and drummer / co-lead vocalist of Juan de la Cruz Band from The Philippines, which became pioneering figures in original Filipino rock music or "Pinoy rock".[1]

  1. ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (August 12, 2000). "Pepe Smith and other rock icons at the crossroads". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. E8. Retrieved December 18, 2010.