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Mike Smith was the "other" star of the Dave Clark Five, a little less visible by name than drummer/founder Dave Clark but at the center of their sound as the group's lead singer and keyboard player. Born in Edmonton, England, he had a natural ability as a pianist that manifested itself as early as age five. He started lessons in classical piano and at 13 passed the entrance exams for ...more


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