smartbar hosts benefit for late Phuture member Earl 'Spanky' Smith's family
- PublishedFri, Nov 25, 2016, 17:43
- Words
- Share
- DJ Pierre, Farley Jackmaster Funk and Roy Davis Jr will play next month's event in Chicago, called For Spanky.
- Chicago's smartbar will host an event called For Spanky, benefiting the family of acid house pioneer Earl 'Spanky' Smith, on Thursday, December 8th. Smith was a co-founder of the hugely influential group Phuture, alongside DJ Pierre and Herb J. He passed away in September at the age of 51. smartbar's benefit will feature sets from three of his friends: Pierre, Farley Jackmaster Funk and Roy Davis Jr. While paying tribute to Smith, all profits will be given to his family to help with his post-mortem expenses. Read Jacob Arnold's obituary for Smith, and tune in to the Phuture classic "Acid Tracks" below.Tickets to For Spanky are available here on RA.
- Thu, Dec 8, 2016
For Spanky: DJ Pierre / Farley Jackmaster Funk / Roy Davis Jr / Czbogie
DJ Pierre, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Roy Davis Jr, Czboogie