Reno and Smiley
Reno and Smiley | |
|---|---|
Don Reno (banjo) and Red Smiley (acoustic guitar, right) | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Chick and His Hot Rods, Reno and Smiley and the Tennessee Cut-Ups |
| Origin | Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Genres | Bluegrass, gospel |
| Years active | 1951–1964; 1965 |
| Labels | King, Dot, Copper Creek, Rural Rhythm |
| Past members | Don Reno Red Smiley |
Reno and Smiley were an American musical duo that was composed of Don Reno (May 17, 1925 – October 16, 1984) and Red Smiley (February 21, 1925 – January 2, 1972). They were one of the most acclaimed duos in country and bluegrass music in the 1950s and early 1960s.