Wes Montgomery
American musician
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About Wes Montgomery
Wes Montgomery was a celebrated American jazz musician who was considered as one of the most significant guitarists during the 1920s. He was known for his unique method of plucking strings with the side of his thumb and his frequent usage of octaves, which gave him a different sound.
His records were primarily hard bop, post-bop, and soul-jazz but began to produce many pop-oriented instrumental albums which became worldwide hits. Some of his albums were titled:
- “So Much Guitar”
- “California Dreaming”
- “Road Song”
Spouse
Serene Montgomery (divorced in 1968)
Children
- Charlene Grayson
- Robert Montgomery
Alma mater
Champion High School
Achievements
- Record World – “Jazz Man of the Year” – 1967
- Billboard – “Most Promising Jazz Instrumentalist” – 1960
Facts
He died as a result of a heart attack.
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F.A.Q. about Wes Montgomery
When is his birthday?
Wes Montgomery's birthday is on March 6, 1923.
In how many days is his birthday?
Wes' birthday is in 93 days
How old was Wes when he died?
He was 45 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 15, 1968.
How old would he be today?
Wes Montgomery would be 100 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Wes from?
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S..