Eric “Smidi” Smith was born January 27 1960 in Covington, Kentucky. Smidi is a self taught musician. His interest in music started in 1968. Smidi plays the Lead, Bass guitar, drums and keyboards. The name “SMIDI” derives from MIDI (musical, instrument, digital, interface) Smidi joined the US Air Force 1981 and retired as an E6 2001. During his military career Smidi auditioned and was selected to tour as lead guitarist with the prestigious Air Force “Tops-N-Blue showcase Entertainment Group.