Birth name | John Leslie Montgomery |
Born | March 6, 1923, Indianapolis, Indiana, US |
Died | June 15, 1968, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1947–1968 |
Labels | Pacific Jazz, Riverside, Verve, A&M |
Associated acts | Lionel Hampton, Montgomery Brothers, Jimmy Smith |
About Wes Montgomery
Guitarist Wes Montgomery was born on March 6, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (He dies at the age of 45, on June 15, 1968).
Jazz guitarist who popularized the use of octaves and chord melodies, influencing artists ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Musak.
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Wes Montgomery before becoming famous
Wes Montgomery was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1923 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).
He began playing guitar at the age of nineteen. He could already play professionally six months after starting.
Achievement of Wes Montgomery
To generate a mellower, gentler sound, he preferred to use his thumb instead of a guitar pick.
Wes Montgomery's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
His brothers, Monk and Buddy, were both jazz musicians, and he used to record sessions with them.
Wes Montgomery on Social Media
Wes Montgomery Collabed with
He influenced rock guitarists like Guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan as well as jazz musicians.
Wes Montgomery Income & Net worth
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Latest information about Wes Montgomery updated on March 24 2023.