Vincent Montana Jr.
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Vincent Montana Jr. (February 12, 1928 – April 13, 2013), known as Vince Montana, was an American composer, arranger, vibraphonist, and percussionist. He is best known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra. He has been called "the Godfather of disco".[1] Montana was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016.
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Birth name | Vincent Montana Jr. |
Born | (1928-02-12)February 12, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | April 13, 2013(2013-04-13) (aged 85) Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States |
Genres | Jazz, soul, disco |
Occupation(s) | Percussionist, vibraphonist, arranger, bandleader, composer |
Years active | c.1950–2000s |
Labels | Salsoul, Atlantic, Philly Sound Works |
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