Obituary of Claydes Charles Smith

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Claydes Charles Smith

Claydes Charles Smith (born September 6, 1948 in Jersey City, New Jersey) was a musician who was best known for being the guitarist and co-founder of the musical group, “Kool & the Gang.” Claydes died on June 20, 2006 and his death was because of an unknown illness. He died too soon at age 57.

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Claydes Charles Smith Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $212,800 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Claydes's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Claydes Eugene Smith
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Thomas M. Smith Jr.
    • Sister(s):
      • Joyce L. Smith-Willis
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?
    • Son(s):
      • Claydes A. Smith
      • Aaron Corbin
      • Justin Smith
    • Daughter(s):
      • August Williams
      • Uranus Smith-Garay
      • Tyteen Humes

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 20 2006 at age 57
  • Place: Maplewood, New Jersey, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unspecified illness
  • Interment: Buried at Fairview Cemetery in Westview, New Jersey

Category Tags:

MusicianJazz Music Genre American Born on September 6th Born in 1948 Born in New Jersey Died in 2006 Died at age 57 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Claydes Smith lived a vibrant and influential life, leaving behind a legacy of musical brilliance and inspiring countless others with his talent and passion. (V)"

"Claydes Smith's professional life was marked by great success as a renowned musician and guitarist for the popular funk and R&B band, Kool & the Gang. Tragically, his life was cut short by an unexpected event, leaving fans mourning the loss of such a talented artist. (V)"

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