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Winfield Scott Moore III was an American guitarist who formed the Blue Moon Boys in 1954, Elvis Presley's backing band. He was studio and touring guitarist for Presley between 1954 and 1968.
Moore in 2000
Moore (right) performing with Elvis Presley (left) in 1956
The Blue Moon Boys
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The Blue Moon Boys were an American rock and roll band that was formed by Elvis Presley, lead guitarist Scotty Moore and double bass player Bill Black. The group members were introduced by Sun Studio
Scotty Moore
…Winfield Scott Moore III (December 27, 1931 – June 28, 2016) was an American guitarist who formed the Blue Moon Boys in 1954, Elvis Presley's backing band. He was studio and touring guitarist for Presley between 1954 and 1968. Rock critic Dave Marsh credits Moore with…
Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, Bill Black (from left to right) in 1956
Presley in a Sun Records promotional photograph, 1954
Left to right: Scotty Moore (guitar), Bill Black (double bass), D.J. Fontana (drums)