Arthur Lee "Red" Smiley (May 17, 1925 – January 2, 1972) was an American bluegrass and country musician, best known for his guitar playing with Don Reno under the name Reno and Smiley.
[1][2] Smiley was born in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
Mandolinist David Grisman played with Smiley's band early in his career.
[4] While returning home from a tour of Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, Smiley died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in January 1972 at the age of 46, due to complications with diabetes.
He was buried at the DeHart Cemetery in the Jackson Line community of Bryson City, North Carolina.