Montgomery, Marvin L.

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Country performer. Real name: Marvin Wetter. AKA: "Smokey" Montgomery. Died June 6, 2001. Tenor banjoist. Joined the Light Crust Doughboys in 1935, appointed bandleader in 1948. Remained active with the band until his death.

From the description of Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841066

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  • Musicians
  • African American musicians
  • Country music
  • Country musicians
  • Music trade
  • Western swing (Music)

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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