Claydes Charles Smith | |
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| Birth name | Claydes Eugene Smith |
| Born | September 6, 1948 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | June 20, 2006 (aged 57) Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1964-2006 |
| Formerly of | Kool & the Gang |
Claydes "Charles" Smith (born Claydes Eugene Smith;[1] September 6, 1948 – June 20, 2006) was an American musician best known as co-founder and lead guitarist of the group Kool & the Gang.