Smiley Hobbs

Smiley Hobbs (July 21, 1928–1987) was an American bluegrass banjo and mandolin player and singer. Born Julian Hobbs near Four Oaks in Johnston County, North Carolina, he relocated to northern Virginia where he spent the vast majority of his musical career. In 1954, he recorded as a mandolinist with Don Reno and Red Smiley's Tennessee Cut-Ups and later with Bill Harrell's band, The Virginians.