Doug
Smith A life-long folk rock and classic music fan, Doug
proudly enters his fifth decade in the music industry as rhythm guitarist
and vocalist for the LA-based band, Two Meteors. Doug's passion for all
things music began at a young age, where his six brothers and sisters
exposed him to everything from Bob Dylan to The Beatles. Doug attended
Visitation Catholic Elementary School in Westchester, Los Angeles, where
he met Dennis Mancino and Dennis Grady. The three quickly formed their
first band, playing at parties and camping trip sing-along’s. Though
the band dissolved in high school, the three remain close friends to this
day.
Doug
graduated from St. Bernard High School in
1970 and began his career in the food service industry. Prior to his 25
years at Sysco, Doug was a “cousin “at the Marina Del Rey's
Warehouse Restaurant. It was there where he met Wendy, and the two married
a few years later.
At
his wedding, Doug reunited with Dennis Grady and performed "Happiness
Runs" and “Teach Your Children”
to his new bride.
Doug
and Wendy currently reside in West Los Angeles, and recently celebrated
their 34th wedding anniversary. Their children have since transplanted
to Northern California, Jamie and her husband Scott in Davis, and Justin
in San Francisco.
Though
Doug's musical aspirations took a backseat to his growing family, he picked
up his Gibson guitar once again decades later for his daughter's wedding.
Doug surprised Jamie and
danced with her to his own recording of "The Wedding Song."
From there, Doug's recording discography exploded, and 200+ songs later,
he continues covering everything from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to Mumford
& Sons and Adele.
Reuniting
with Dennis Mancino today as a fellow Meteor is truly a pinnacle in Doug's
life. "I never knew at 60 that such a great 'new' friend would come
along. I know we will be playing music together forever, and I can't wait
for what's next to come!"
Contact
Dennis for more information
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