According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, "blessed with a masterful blues voice, Smith has retained an interest in roots music right throughout his career." Smith's early influences were, "Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Charlie Musselwhite."
According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, "Smith possesses a commanding blues voice, and he has consistently shown an affinity for roots music throughout his career." Smith's early inspirations were, "Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie Musselwhite."