Eddie Montgomery
Gerald Edward Montgomery, known as Eddie Montgomery, was born on September 30,
1963, in Danville, Kentucky. He started playing drums at age 13 in his parents'
band. In 1990, he formed Early Tymz with his brother John Michael Montgomery and
Troy Gentry. After disbanding, Montgomery and Gentry reunited to form Montgomery
Gentry, signing with Columbia Records' Nashville division in 1999. Their debut
single "Hillbilly Shoes" peaked at Number 13 on the Billboard country charts,
leading to the release of their first album Tattoos & Scars. Notable songs
include "Lonely and Gone", which ...
