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Musician
Wes Montgomery
American jazz guitarist (1923 to 1968)
Wes Montgomery was born on March 6, 1923 and died on June 15, 1968, aged 45.
- Born
- March 6, 1923, Indianapolis
- Died
- June 15, 1968
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Musician
Official links: Official website (wesmontgomery.com) · Wikipedia
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Wes’s birthday, by the numbers
- Wes Montgomery was born on a Tuesday.
- Wes Montgomery would have turned 103 in 2026.
- Half birthday: September 6. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
- Wes Montgomery belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wes Montgomery born?
Wes Montgomery was born on March 6, 1923 and died on June 15, 1968, aged 45.
What is Wes Montgomery’s zodiac sign?
Pisces, born March 6.
Does Wes Montgomery have an official website?
Yes: wesmontgomery.com.