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Wes Montgomery (Guitarist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Wes Montgomery
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery is an American jazz guitarist. One of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, Montgomery is known for his thumb picking technique and ability to use octaves extensively, giving him a distinctive sound. Montgomery often works with his brothers Buddy and Monk and with organist Melvin Rhyne. His recordings up until 1965 were aimed at hard bop, soul jazz and post bop, but around 1965, he began recording more pop instrument albums that were popular with the general public. His guitar style later influenced a combination of smooth jazz and jazz.
Birth nameJohn Leslie Montgomery
BornMarch 6, 1923, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
DiedJune 15, 1968, Indianapolis, Indiana
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1947–1968
LabelsPacific Jazz, Riverside, Verve, A&M
Associated actsLionel 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.

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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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Wes Montgomery Height and Weight

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Latest information about Wes Montgomery updated on March 24 2023.