Known for movies
The Departed (2006)
as Soundtrack
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
as Soundtrack
A Tribute to the King (2005)
as Himself
Elvis: Summer of '56 (2011)
as Himself
Short Info
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Date Of Birth | December 27, 1931 |
| Died | June 28, 2016, Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Fact | After serving in the US Navy, he formed the country band The Starlite Wranglers in Memphis in 1954. |
Scotty Moore was born in Gadsden, Tennessee, on December 15, 1931. He was the only child of parents who were both musicians. His father, Sam, played the fiddle and his mother, Elsie, played the piano. Scotty began playing the guitar at the age of eight. He was influenced by the music of Hank Williams, Merle Travis, and Django Reinhardt. He also developed a love for country and western swing music.
Scotty’s first professional gig was with the Dixie Ramblers, a country music band. He soon began playing with other bands in the Memphis area. In 1954, he met Elvis Presley, who was then a rising star in the music industry. Scotty became Elvis’ lead guitarist and played on all of his hit records. He also toured with Elvis and appeared in several of his movies.
Scotty’s guitar playing style was unique and influenced many other guitarists. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2000, he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Scotty Moore died on June 28, 2016, at the age of 84.
General Info
| Full Name | Scotty Moore |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Date Of Birth | December 27, 1931 |
| Died | June 28, 2016, Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Profession | Guitarist, Audio engineer, Actor, Deuce and a Quarter, Have Guitar Will Travel, I Told You So |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Children | Vikki Hein Moore, Tasha Moore, Donald Moore, Linda Moore, Andrea Moore, Deuce and a Quarter, Have Guitar Will Travel, I Told You So |
Accomplishments
| Music Groups | The Blue Moon Boys |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance |
| Movies | Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King, Classic Albums: Elvis Presley, Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar, Elvis: The Birth of Rock N' Roll |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | After serving in the US Navy, he formed the country band The Starlite Wranglers in Memphis in 1954. |
| 2 | He also worked with his friend Carl Perkins, as well as Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, and Ronnie Wood. |
| 3 | He was the last surviving member of Elvis' original band which included bassist Bill Black and producer Sam Phillips. As part of The Blue Moon Boys, he backed Presley on many of his legendary songs. They worked together for 14 years, and Moore was Presley's first manager. |
| 4 | Portrayed by James Canning in Elvis (1979), Emory Smith in This Is Elvis (1981), Jesse Dabson in Elvis (1990), Mark Adam in Elvis (2005), etc. |
| 5 | Played lead guitar on most of Elvis Presley's records during the fifties. |
| 6 | Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (under the category Side-Men). |
Movies
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 to 1 | 2011 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Elvis: #1 Hit Performances | 2007 | Video writer: "Return To Sender" | |
| The Departed | 2006 | writer: "Tweedlee Dee" 1955 - as Winfield Scott | |
| Kupetzky | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Elvis | 2005 | TV Series writer: "Return to Sender" | |
| Elvis Has Left the Building | 2004 | writer: "Return to Sender" | |
| The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part II: 1962-1969 | 2002 | Video documentary writer: "Return to Sender" | |
| American Masters | 2001 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
| Confessions of a Sorority Girl | 1994 | TV Movie writer: "Cherry Lips" | |
| Rebel Highway | 1994 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| A Home of Our Own | 1993 | writer: "Cherry Lips" | |
| Elvis: The Great Performances, Vol. 2 - The Man and the Music | 1990 | Video documentary writer: "Return to Sender" | |
| Drugstore Cowboy | 1989 | writer: "Cherry Lips" - as Winfield Scott | |
| Elvis: That's the Way It Is | 1970 | Documentary writer: "Stranger in the Crowd" | |
| Double Trouble | 1967 | writer: "Long Legged Girl With The Short Dress On" - uncredited | |
| Tickle Me | 1965 | writer: "Such An Easy Question" | |
| Girls! Girls! Girls! | 1962 | writer: "Return To Sender", "We're Coming In Loaded" |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Blues | 1960 | Musician (uncredited) | |
| King Creole | 1958 | Guitar player (uncredited) | |
| Jailhouse Rock | 1957 | Guitar Player (uncredited) | |
| Loving You | 1957 | Guitar Player (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conan | 2016 | TV Series in memory of - 1 episode | |
| U2: Rattle and Hum | 1988 | Documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis: Summer of '56 | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Story of the Guitar | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Elvis: Memories of the King | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Elvis - Up Close and Personal | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Impact: Songs That Changed the World | 2007 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| God Gave Rock & Roll to You | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Return of the Blue Moon Boys | 2006 | Documentary | Himself |
| A Tribute to the King | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Elvis: The Birth of Rock n' Roll | 2004 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Elvis: The Beginning | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Estradilla: Agents & Elvis | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself - Guitarist |
| Helmut Lotti: My Tribute to the King | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself - Musician |
| Elvis & June: A Love Story | 2002 | Documentary | Himself |
| American Masters | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Elvis Presley's guitarist |
| Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Classic Albums: Elvis Presley | 2001 | Video documentary | Himself, guitarist |
| Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock'n'Roll | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Rock & Roll | 1995 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Elvis: The Tribute | 1994 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Performer |
| Elvis in Hollywood | 1993 | Documentary | Himself |
| Elvis | 1968 | TV Movie | Himself (guitarist) |
| Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley | 1960 | TV Special | Himself - Member of The Jordanaires (uncredited) |
| Louisiana Hayride | 1955 | TV Movie | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis: #1 Hit Performances | 2007 | Video | Himself |
| Elvis Presley: Hot Shots and Cool Clips Volume 3 | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Elvis Presley: Love Me Tender | 2006 | Video | Himself |
| Elvis by the Presleys | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Elvis Presley: From the Beginning to the End | 2004 | Video documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years | 2002 | Video documentary | |
| Elvis Presley: His Early Performances | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself |
| There's Only One Elvis | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Arena | 1993 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Presley | 1987 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Elvis '56 | 1987 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Elvis: One Night with You | 1985 | TV Special short | Himself |
| The Rock 'n' Roll Years | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| This Is Elvis | 1981 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| The Story of Elvis Presley | 1977 | Documentary | Himself |
| Elvis on Tour | 1972 | Documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Elvis: A Generous Heart | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
