In 1831, Smith and his partners formed a supply company of 74 men, twenty-two wagons, and a "six-pounder" artillery cannon for protection.

During the 1970s, after playing in numerous local rock bands, Smith formed his own group Sidewinder.

Smith formed his two remaining brigades to make an attack.

In 1993, Smith formed a band called The Untouchables, with the idea of playing only small club shows.

In 1944 Smith formed the America First Party, essentially appropriating the name.

Malkovich and Smith formed the Smith-Malkovich film production company in 1994.

In 1971, Smith formed his own label, Kabell.

Smith and Neidhart later formed a tag team.

Smith learned to play the drums by about age 9, and formed his first rock band at age 11, in 1959.