Chris Montez: Biography

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• Eddie Cochran
• Ritchie Valens
• Carl Perkins
• Chuck Berry
• Buddy Holly

• Herb Alpert

• The Rivieras

• Jim Lee

Born:

Jan 17, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA

Genres:

Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Music, Rock Music

Decades Active:

1960's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

One of the leading rockers in the Los Angeles Hispanic community after the tragic death of Ritchie Valens, Chris Montez later mellowed out under the tutelage of Herb Alpert and tallied several MOR-style hits. His first smash was on Monogram in 1962, "Let's Dance." It was a grinding rocker with roller-rink organ. Montez changed his attitude after signing with AM. With Alpert producing, Montez adopted an easygoing approach on "Call Me," "The More I See You," and "Time After Time," all solid sellers in 1966. The formula quickly faded, however, and his final chart entry came the following year with "Because of You."

- Bill Dahl, All Music Guide