Tag Archives: Wes Montgomery

This Historic Month In The World of Guitar

Posted on March 9, 2022 by sixstrstories

April is “International Guitar Month.” Ok, but I’ve got five very good reasons why I think March should get that honor. They are: Doc Watson, Wes Montgomery, Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Eric Clapton. Why those five? Each of … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Wes Montgomery – Take 2

Posted on March 6, 2019 by sixstrstories

I bought my first Wes Montgomery album when I was in high school. The purchase was made in Boston, Massachusetts, at one of the two music stores that used to stand on the block of Boylston Street in between Tremont … Continue reading →

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This Historic Month In Music: Doc, Wes & Lightnin’

Posted on March 17, 2015 by sixstrstories

It just so happens that three of my favorite guitarists were born in the month of March. Arthel “Doc” Watson was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, on March 2, 1923. John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Wes Montgomery

Posted on March 6, 2012 by sixstrstories

During my high school days – I am a proud member of the Class of ’71 – my friend, Tom, and I would every now and then get out of New Hampshire and spend a day in downtown Boston. We … Continue reading →

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