American record producer, artist manager and sole owner of Fort Apache studios. Died in January 2023. Known for his work recording groundbreaking alternative rock musicians such as the Pixies, Throwing Muses, 10,000 Maniacs, and Billy Bragg.

For the trombone player, see Gary Smith.
For the producer / engineer of Jagged Edge and other R&B artists, see Gary Gizzo Smith.