Fred Sledge Smith
Fred Sledge Smith | |
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| Also known as | Fred Smith |
| Born | May 18, 1933 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died | July 29, 2005 (aged 72) Los Angeles |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | Late 1950s–mid-1970s |
Fred Sledge Smith (May 18, 1933 – July 29, 2005), often credited as Fred Smith, was an American R&B songwriter and record producer, who worked in particular with The Olympics, Bob & Earl, Bill Cosby, and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band.