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Tony Mottola
1918–2004Kearny, NJItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Most recorded studio guitarist of the 1950s-60s; Perry Como's musical director
Biography
Estimated 10,000+ recording sessions; defined studio guitar playing of the postwar era
Notable For
- Most recorded studio guitarist of the 1950s-60s
- Perry Como's musical director
Honors & Recognition
- Estimated 10,000+ recording sessions
- defined studio guitar playing of the postwar era
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tony Mottola Italian?
Yes — Tony Mottola is of Italian heritage. Most recorded studio guitarist of the 1950s-60s; Perry Como's musical director
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Jazz Guitar
- Years
- 1918–2004
- Birth Place
- Kearny, NJ
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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