Best remembered by many for his time as vocalist and drummer for the band Beat Farmers, and his rowdy, fun-filled live performances, Country Dick Montana left a legacy of roots rock music behind him.
Montana was born in Carmel, CA, in 1955. The name given to him by his parents was Daniel McLain. Somehow, after he grew up, he unquestionably seemed more like a Country Dick Montana than a Daniel McLain.
The fun-loving Montana began his musical career performing in bars, where he entertained the crowds for a small fee and a night's worth of ice-cold beer. Later he worked with ...