Willie Smith/Vocalist:

 

The band features Willie Smith on lead vocals. He can invoke the soul of Otis Redding or sing the blues as well as Bobby “Blue” Bland. He has a presence that makes women swoon with only his voice and moves!

 

Willie is close to 70 years old, but you would never think so. He got his start in the church singing gospel hymns. At 15 years of age, he was heard by a sax player, Robert Phillips and was asked to start singing for his band, The House Rockers. They also did shows as “Push”. They played gigs from Mississippi to Terre Haute, Ind.

 

One day, on the way back from playing a gig in Louisville, KY they heard another band playing a radio show that included John Coker and Chris Hardesty and loved the sound! Robert found out who they were and they formed the Fender Benders!

 

Robert has since past on and Willie has kept singing with all his heart! Once you hear Willie sing you will never forget that incredible voice!

 

Willie Smith is the heart and soul of the Fender Benders and he keeps gaining a fan base every time he starts to sing! He has no intentions of stopping anytime soon and everyone of his fans hope it will last forever!