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Coco Montoya Henry “Coco” Montoya was born in Santa Monica, California, on October 2, 1951, and raised in a working-class family. Growing up, Coco immersed himself in his parents’ record collection. He listened to big band jazz, salsa, doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll. His first love was drums; he acquired a kit at age 11. Montoya turned his love of drumming into his profession, playing in a number of area rock bands while still in his teens and becoming an in-demand drummer. In 1969, Montoya saw Albert King opening a Creedence Clearwater Revival/Iron Butterfly concert. He was transformed. “After King got done playing,” says Montoya, “my life was changed. When he played, the music went right into my soul. It grabbed me so emotionally that I had tears welling up in my eyes. Nothing had ever affected me to this level. He showed me what music and playing the blues were all about. I knew that was what I wanted to do.” The next chapter of Montoya’s story was a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with le🌟 Prepare for an extraordinary experience at Vivarium for Coco Montoya and Ronnie Baker Brooks, a mesmerizing Blues and Jazz event that promises to redefine your expectations. From captivating presentations to interactive showcases, this Concert in Wisconsin, United States is designed to leave you inspired and amazed. Join us for this incredible event 🚀.
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Vivarium, Vivarium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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