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Coco Montoya (b. 1951 in Santa Monica, CA) is a blues guitarist and former member of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers.

Montoya’s career began in the mid-70’s when Albert Collins asked him to join his band as drummer. Collins took Montoya under his wing and taught him his “icy hot” guitar style. The two remained friends even after Montoya left Collins’ band.

In the early 80’s John Mayall heard Montoya playing guitar in a Los Angles bar. Soon after Mayall asked Montoya to join the newly reformed Bluesbreakers. He remained a member of the band for 10 years.

In the early 90’s Montoya decided it was time to go out on his own. He has recorded several highly acclaimed blues CD’s.

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2	Love Gotcha full track	92
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5	You Don't Love Me full track	75
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7	Three Sides To Every Story full track	66
8	Can't Get My Ass in Gear full track	65
9	It Takes Time full track	63
10	Fear No Evil full track	54
11	Talkin' Woman Blues full track	37
12	Put The Shoe On The Other Foot full track	29
13	Hard Love full track	28
14	Too Much Water full track	27
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epilogas wrote:
October 2009

he's amazing

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jumanji-music wrote:
August 2009

great bluesman!

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moiznoize wrote:
April 2009

first heard coco playing 'mother and daughter' on a monster blues album, such a grate blues player. makes me want 2 pick up my guitar whenever i hear him.

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davejn71 wrote:
March 2009

SHANNON CURFMAN RIPS ON THE GUITAR I know she is not been in the spotlight for a while but she has been pumping out some great tunes. Check out her release from 2007 "Fast Lane Addiction". I hear she is got a single coming out in May 2009 scheduled to hit radio. Get on her mailing list they are doing some promotion only for members. www.shannoncurfman.com

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crosbyfan46 wrote:
March 2009

I am sorry, but I really can't say enough about Coco Montoya, he is the blues, he is a blues god!!! Do not hesitate to listen to him, and see him live!!!

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crosbyfan46 wrote:
March 2009

I cannot say enough about this this man, a true, true blues artist, that does not forget his fans. I saw him back in September in Nova Scotia Canada, and he blew the roof off the place, and had everyone staring in awe, with his style, talent, and absolute love of the music. And he does everything to get and keep the audience going, and laughing!! Then he stood around for hours and signed autographs for everyone in the place that wanted it. If you ever get the chance to see anyone at all in your lifetime, this is the man! you will not be disappointed,and will never ever forget!!! MY hats off to you Coco, you are a true, awesome artist!!!!

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RoterMilan2 wrote:
March 2009

da kann der abend gelassen kommen............

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zapmagongking wrote:
October 2008

Du blues, du blues, du blues ! pas de commentaire !

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Casiem wrote:
September 2008

Dieser Blues Rock geht durch die Haut. Grüße aus Germany

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Dan_83 wrote:
September 2008

I honestly think you guys should come gig in the UK sometime soon

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Dan_83 wrote:
September 2008

I love this guy. His awsome

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loneDillo wrote:
August 2008

yeah bluesman-tell it like it is and was...

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cuirderussie wrote:
August 2008

Powerful!

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hughwi wrote:
May 2008

Seriously, this guy is awesome! :D

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westsideslant wrote:
March 2008

Wow, just stumbled across this artist by accident. Diggin it.

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tipib wrote:
January 2008

Just wish you were gonna be in Jamaica this year! I will see yoiu soon! T

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Firesign85 wrote:
October 2007

just great!! i recently discovered his works and absolutely love it

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Jan 6 Coco Montoya Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, United States
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Jan 21 Blues Caravan 2010 Gemeindesaal, Lindewerra, Germany
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Mar 12 Coco Montoya De Kade, Zaandam, Netherlands
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