Michael "Mick" Smith

I am thinking of Micky (and Lenny) right now while chatting with a friend of mine. I was telling her that he used to be a bar customer of mine but I never knew who he was. He used to stop by on his way home from wherever he was coming from. He used to have one drink or two and ALWAYS had the greatest smile. Never had I seen him without that smile. He was so polite.. friendly. Quiet. I always thought of him as such a warm person and gentle soul. It is amazing to me the different caliber of...

Knew Mick from school then kept in touch thereafter - He helped with my first visit to a recording studio - laying down some classic Mick subtle blues - After he left his band he was I suspect a tad lost musically - so not surprised he emigrated - Was saddened to hear of his passing - He had in his own way a quiet funny loyal yet determined nature and his obvious talent and love of talent would have drawn people to him as it did it the UK - Farewell - oh gifted one!!!

Lenny,

My heart aches so much. What a wonderful picture and obituary. To paraphrase what Robin said, heaven is going to be one hell of a great place. It's not hard for me to imagine Michael being introduced to Jimi by Teresa and sharing stories about Buddy. Maybe the Giants will win the Series now, with Mike and Ben and Tracy cheering them on.

Everything I think of to say is so inadequate for expressing how much Michael meant to all of us and to how close we grew...

sorry to hear of your loss. like the blue and the gray, the oldtimers slip away...

Mick & Lenny took over the house Brad and I lived in on 25th Ave. I remember the day Mick arrived and the many times he swore he was going back to England and I for one was glad he didn't. My memories of all of us in the "Dawn Patrol" will forever be etched in my mind. All I can think of is the great tea party Mick, John Michael and Teresa are having-remember to save a seat for me-the streets of heaven are that much richer for all of them. As for Mick the only human as thin as me-those bass...

Mick was like a brother to me for almost 25 years. I had the great pleasure of playing music with him many times over the years, including in our band "Soulmine," in 1999-2000.
Mickey had terrific hands - and played a wonderful guitar. He was very humble as a musician - and the consummate professional. He did 'what ever needed to be done' musically - which included playing bass in my band (altho' his guitar playing was always way beyond my own.) I'll remember him for his gentle nature,...

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mickey will be very missed, he was much loved and a hell of a musician.

Sorry to hear of your loss