Michael Peter Smith

American singer-songwriter

Michael Peter Smith (September 7, 1941 – August 3, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter. He was known as "The greatest songwriter in the English language". He sang and composed from the 1960s.

Michael Peter Smith
Born(1941-09-07)September 7, 1941
South Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 2020(2020-08-03) (aged 78)
GenresRock, Folk rock
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1962–2020
LabelsDecca Records (1960s)
Flying Fish Records (1980s-Present)
Websitemichaelsmithmusic.com

He was best known for writing "The Dutchman", which was popularized by Steve Goodman.

He died from colon cancer on August 3, 2020 at the age of 78.[1]

References

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  1. O'Donnell, Maureen (August 4, 2020). "Michael P. Smith, much-recorded star of Chicago's folk and club scene, dead at 78". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 4, 2020.