Wes Montgomery
(1925-1968)
Jazz Musician
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John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. One of the most influential guitarists of the twentieth century, Montgomery was known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a distinctive sound.
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6 March 1925 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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15 June 1968 (aged 43) Indianapolis, Indiana
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