Pepe Smith
Pepe Smith | |
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Smith in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph William Feliciano Smith |
| Also known as | Joey Smith Pepe Smith |
| Born | December 25, 1947 Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Died | January 28, 2019 (aged 71) Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1958–2019 |
| 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".