About Bob Montgomery
Lived 1937 – 2014 (aged 77). Bob Montgomery was an American singer, songwriter, record producer and musician.
Bob Montgomery (May 12, 1937 – December 4, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and publisher.
Career Montgomery was born in Lampasas, Texas southwest of Waco.
Montgomery met Holly at Hutchinson Junior High School in Lubbock, Texas, in 1949. On October 14, 1955, Bill Haley & His Comets played a concert at Fair Park Auditorium and Montgomery, Holly, and bassist Larry Welborn were on the bill.
Montgomery co-wrote some of Holly's songs including "Heartbeat", "Wishing", and "Love's Made a Fool of You".
Discography Singles "Taste of the Blues" b/w "Because I Love You", Brunswick, 9–55157, November 1959
Albums Holly in the Hills, Buddy Holly & Bob Montgomery, Coral, January 1965
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Montgomery?
American songwriter
When was Bob Montgomery born?
Bob Montgomery was born on 12 May 1937 in Lampasas.
When did Bob Montgomery die?
Bob Montgomery died on 4 December 2014 in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
What was Bob Montgomery's occupation?
Bob Montgomery was a singer, songwriter, record producer and musician.
What nationality was Bob Montgomery?
Bob Montgomery was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Montgomery (songwriter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Montgomery. https://biography.guide/bob-montgomery-singer/
MLA: "Bob Montgomery." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-montgomery-singer/.
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