God, James Montgomery (My Dad), Mattie Montgomery (My Mom), John Coltrane, Billy Harper, Miles, Bird, Horace Silver, Mingus, Kenny Garrett, Prince, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Lee Morgan, George Clinton, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Gordon, Marcus Miller, Les Mccann, Albert King, George Duke, Charlie Hunter, Sly Stone, Roy Ayers, Lenny White, David Sanborn, Foley, Joe Henderson, Speq, Bob Marley, Mike Phillips, Milt Jackson, Buddy Miles, Lester Young, Larry Graham, Howling Wolff, Freddie Hubbard, Frank Zappa, Clifford Brown, All working musicians that have the creatively working mind to take it to the next Level without letting negative force get in the way of their goals and accomplishments...
Sounds Like
Everything you remember real Detroit music sounding like, from jazz to raggae, to hip, rock, top forty, funk, acid jazz and blues, and taking the music to new levels adding new elements.
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American Music Award winner, and Grammy nominee with the group Wild Cherry, Marty Montgomery is no stranger to the music business or the world with 3 world tours and numerous concert engagements around the United States.
Born in New Orleans and reared by two musical parents Saxman James Montgomery and Violinist and hairstylist Mattie Montgomery, Marty began playing drums at the age of 4 because he couldn't reach the lower keys of the Saxophone. Upon arriving in Detroit Marty studied saxophone in the Detroit Public Schools then furthered his musical studies at Oakland University. Television Appearances Include:VH1, BET Jazz, Don Kirchners Rock Concert, Dinah, Merv, SNL, Midnight Special, Magic Johnson Hour, Jenny Jones, Soul Train.
4 Tom Joyner Morning Sky Shows, 1977 American Music Awards 1977 Grammy Awards Show, WDIV Fireworks and many more. He has recorded, toured and performed and with many artist including, Wild Cherry, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton, Supremes, Temptations, Little Richard, Earth Wind and Fire, The Jacksons, Brothers Johnson, War, Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin, Millie Jackson, The Funk Brothers, Roy Ayers, Labelle, Marlena Shaw, Chilites, Stylistics, KEM, George Benson, and , Little Eva, DeDe Sharp, and Tiny Tim. Locally Marty has performed with the Blues Brigade, Bugs Beddow Band, Sweet Claudette and Friends, Moose and Da Sharks, The Exceptions, Tickweasel, The Motor City Brass Band, WDIV Old Dogs. Martys own bands include Martini, Thikk and Doubletake. Music Coordinator and Conductor for stage plays: Rhythn Nation and The Chosen. Solo CD Fine In Time.
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Hello Marty, it's been awhile,but hey here I am now, coming to send you some friendly love.God bless you,my friend.From,Twinklecakes. NubianGraphics.com !
Hi Marty, Thanks for stopping by, it's always nice to hear from you. I'm sure it's been busy for you, we're finishing our last date of this tour tonight in Milwaukee. Please take care, I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. It's an honor to call you a friend, Marty. Best, Bobby
I know it's been a long while since I stopped by your page. What's up? How have you been? I would love to hear from you. Please stop by when you have the time and check out my newest tunes. Peace.