John Henry Smith, better known as Big Bad Smitty (February 11, 1940[1] – April 3, 2002) was an American blues guitar player and singer.
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States,[1] he started learning guitar at the age of ten.
[2] He recorded three albums and appeared at European blues festivals, performing for large crowds.
His funeral was held on April 13 at the Alpha Omega Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
[4] A benefit concert was held for the family of Big Bad Smitty at BB's in St Louis.