Monk Montgomery, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Monk Montgomery

American jazz bassist

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1921

Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 20-May-1982

Profession: composer, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Howard "Monk" Montgomery (October 10, 1921 – May 20, 1982) was an American jazz bassist.
He was a pioneer of the electric bass guitar and possibly the first to record on it when he recorded with Art Farmer in 1953.
He was the brother of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery and vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery.