Biography

Earl "Buster" Smith
Real name: Earl Clarence Smith
US jazz drummer and older brother of drummer Marvin "Bugalu" Smith. Member of the Sun Ra Arkestra from 1986 to 1995. Also played with Arthur Prysock, Eric Dolphy, Bu Pleasant, and the Shirley Scott Trio.Born: March 20, 1932 in Englewood, New Jersey
Died: July 7, 2003 in Englewood, New Jersey