Chris Montez

Chris Montez (born Ezekiel Christopher Montañez; January 17, 1943) is an American guitarist and vocalist, whose stylistic approach has ranged from rock & roll to pop standards and Latin music. His rock sound is exemplified in songs such as his 1962 hit "Let's Dance", which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. When his early music's popularity began to fade, he switched to a more traditional role as a popular singer of soft ballads, scoring hits with “The More I See You” and “Call Me" in 1966. He has also recorded in Latin styles. Over the intervening years, he has continued to work in all three modes.

Chris Montez
Montez in March 1967
Background information
Birth nameEzekiel Christopher Montañez
Born (1943-01-17) January 17, 1943
Los Angeles, California, US
Genres
  • Rock
  • standards
  • middle of the road
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1962–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website
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