Hugo Montenegro
AKA:
The Quad Father
Birth Name:
Hugo Mario Montenegro
Birth Date:
September 2, 1925
Birth Place:
New York City, New York
Death Date:
February 6, 1981
Place of Death:
Palm Springs, California
Age:
55
Cause of Death:
Emphysema
Cemetery Name:
Welwood Murray Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Music
Hugo Montenegro was an American orchestra leader and composer of film soundtracks. His best-known work is derived from interpretations of the music from Spaghetti Westerns, especially his cover version of Ennio Morricone's main theme from the 1966 film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He composed the musical score for the 1969 Western Charro!, which starred Elvis Presley. Montenegro's electronic works were decisive and influential for the future generations of electronic musicians, giving a retro/futuristic edge by the use of the Moog synthesizer, and helped to push its popularity. His version of the main theme from Hang 'em High reached #59 in Canada. In 1968, his hit "Aces High" placed at #11 on the Billboard Year-End Chart of the Top Hits of 1968.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Welwood Murray Cemetery
471 W. Chino Drive
Palm Springs, California, 92262
USA
North America
Map:
There is no plot map for this small pioneer cemetery known as Welwood Murray Cemetery in Palm Springs, CA. Photo copyright 2021 Debbie Emery.
Grave Location:
Plot 11-3, Space GGrave Location Description
Enter the cemetery through the back gate (closest to the mountains). Walk to the sixth row, look for John Grove and turn right and Hugo is down the row eight graves (about 20 feet from one of the large palm trees).
Grave Location GPS
33.8305052486, -116.553036586Photos:
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FAQ's
Hugo Montenegro was born on September 2, 1925.
Hugo Montenegro was born in New York City, New York.
Hugo Montenegro died on February 6, 1981.
Hugo Montenegro died in Palm Springs, California.
Hugo Montenegro was 55.
The cause of death was Emphysema.
Hugo Montenegro's grave is in Welwood Murray Cemetery
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Videos Featuring Hugo Montenegro:
Dearly Departed Tours: The Good Bad and Ugly - Hugo Montenegro Grave & Giant Marilyn returns to Palm Springs - Scott Michaels
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Soundtrack by Hugo Montenegro
Hugo Montenegro: Theme from the Valley of the Dolls
Hugo Montenegro - Hang`Em High Theme 1968
Hugo Montenegro ~ I Dream of Jeannie
The Bob Crane Show / Interview with Hugo Montenegro and Carol Lawrence (c. 1972)
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