Armistead Burwell Smith IV

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Armistead Burwell Smith IV (also known as Zach Smith) is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Born in San Diego, California, he first came to attention as the bass guitarist for rock band Three Mile Pilot. Smith's distinctive playing style and complex fretwork technique defines the overall sound of the band.

Rumoured attempts to change Three Mile Pilot's sound during the band's short tenure with major label Geffen Records persuaded Smith to separate from the band (and the label) and form Pinback with another San Diego native, Rob Crow. Pinback has since achieved moderate critical success. Three Mile Pilot recently reformed and is working on a new effort to be released in 2008.

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1. Three Mile Pilot Official Site
2. Pinback Official Site
3. "Vacation to a Different Land", Alternet
4. "Interview with Pinback", Independent Weekly
5. "I Want It to Have Edges: Interview with Zach Smith", Morphizm