Smokey Hormel

Biography

Smokey Hormel is an American guitarist known for his blues-influenced Americana style and session work with notable artists. Born circa 1959 in Los Angeles, he was raised by a musical family and began studying guitar at age 15 under Jimmy Wyble. He has toured extensively with John Doe, Tom Waits, and Beck, appearing in films such as "Georgia" (1995) and contributing to Grammy-winning albums like Beck's "Mule Variations".