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| Arthur Smith | |
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| Born | (1921-04-01)April 1, 1921 Clinton, South Carolina, US |
| Origin | South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Died | April 3, 2014(2014-04-03) (aged 93) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupations | Composer, performer, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, accordion |
| Associated acts | Crackerjacks, Crossroads Quartet |
| Website | http://www.arthursmithmusic.com/ |
Arthur Smith (April 1, 1921 – April 3, 2014) was an American musician and songwriter. Smith was a textile mill worker who became a celebrated and respected country music instrumental composer, guitarist, fiddler, and banjo player who had a major hit with the instrumental "Guitar Boogie".
He died at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 93.
