Monty Montgomery was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica. This talented and charismatic singer started to write and create music in his early years, while studying in London, UK. On the weekends he met with fellow Jamaican musicians. This led to the creation of the well known
SYMARIP/PYRAMIDS.With hits like: SKINHEAD MOONSTOMP......TRAIN TOUR TO RAINBOW CITY
SKINHEAD GIRL.............ALL CHANGE ON THE BAKERLOO LINE
MEXICAN MOONLIGHT......MUST CATCH A TRAIN, etc. This band reached the British, German, Austrian, Spanish charts and kept very busy. Monty collaborated with the legendary "Godfather Of Ska", the late Laurel Aitken as well as Eddie Grant. Eddie is known for his mega hit "Electric Avenue".Monty holds numerous awards. Along with being listed in the Guiness Book Of
British Hit Singles, Monty was voted one of the "Top Reggae Artists of All Time" by Billboard Magazine.Monty..s versatile songwriting genius is his biggest asset. His many years of performing all over Europe, U.S.A, Africa and the Caribbean, including the annual Sunsplash in Jamaica, has given him the experience and skills that makes him the ultimate professional that he is today.
Several of his songs have become staples on the list of many young Ska bands around the world, and his "Skinhead Girl" has been recorded by at least 15 bands worldwide.
Monty Montgomery's albums "SEEDS", "MASSIVE ARE YOU READY", and "CRUCIAL VIBES" established him as a solo artist in the Reggae World. Now based in Atlanta, GA. Monty continues to unleash his musical vibes with his latest CD: "BACK TO JUMP STREET" it has HIT HIT written all over it. It encompasses tracks of Ska, Reggae, Lovers Rock, and Rock Steady. Grub Cooper-OD, of Jamaica's 1 Band (FABULOUS FIVE), helped with the production and arrangement in their Stage Studios, Half Way Tree, Jamaica. Others were produced by Kneah Francois @ Kwani Music Studio in Atlanta, GA.
Monty collaborated on 4 tracks with Roy Ellis (MR SYMARIP), his composing partner. Monty's live shows are engaging and energetic and he always leaves his audiences feeling positive and happily skanking, begging for more,"Zugabe."Miss Goosy
