Monte Montgomery
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Monte Patrick Montgomery |
| Born | August 11, 1966 |
| Origin | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Genres | Acoustic rock, blues, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer-Songwriter |
| Instruments | 1988 Alvarez-Yairi DY62C Acoustic-Electric Guitar |
| Labels | Harmonic Records |
| Website | MonteMontgomery.net |
Monte Montgomery (born August 11, 1966) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, at age 13 he moved to San Antonio, Texas.
The Austin, Texas based guitarist first gained notoriety in 1999, when as a relatively unknown talent he delivered a jaw-dropping live performance on an episode of the PBS series Austin City Limits. He has been named one of the “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players” by Guitar Player Magazine, has won the "Best Acoustic Guitar Player" Award at the SXSW's Austin Music Awards seven years in a row.
Monte is the composer for the ABC TV series Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen. Montgomery authored music for the criminal drama Arc (2006) In 2008, Monte appeared on Live From Daryl's House with Hall and Oates frontman, Daryl Hall.
In 2004, Alvarez Guitars created the MMY1 Monte Montgomery Signature Guitar, a model based on Montgomery's 1987 Alvarez-Yairi DY62C Acoustic-Electric Guitar. In 2014, German amp manufacturer AER teamed up with the guitarist to develop the new signature MM200 acoustic amp.
Monte has four children: Sofia, Melyssa, Stormy, and Mason. In March 2009, his eldest daughter, Sofia Anna Mondini died in an accidental handgun incident.
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