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Claydes "Charles" Smith (born Claydes Eugene Smith; September 6, 1948 – June 20, 2006) was an American musician best known as co-founder and lead guitarist of the group Kool & the Gang. == Biography == === Early life === Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was introduced to jazz guitar by his father in the early 1960s. === Kool & the Gang === In the late 1960s, he joined with Ronald Bell (later Khalis Bayyan), Robert "Kool" Bell, George... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Claydes Charles Smith first charted in 1969 with Kool and the Gang.The artist placed 15 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 25 UK Top‑75 entries, including 7 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s, 3 of which hit number‑one.