Reno and Smiley | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Chick and His Hot Rods, Reno and Smiley and the Tennessee Cut-Ups |
Origin | Wheeling, West Virginia |
Genres | Bluegrass, gospel |
Years active | 1951–1964; 1965 |
Labels | King, Dot, Copper Creek, Rural Rhythm |
Past members | Don Reno Red Smiley |
Reno and Smiley were an American musical duo that was composed of Don Reno (May 17, 1925 – October 16, 1984) and Red Smiley (February 21, 1925 – January 2, 1972). They were one of the most acclaimed duos in country and bluegrass music in the 1950s and early 1960s.