He was a session musician for Sun Records in the 1950s and is best known for his work with Elvis Presley. Moore played on Presley's first hit, "That's All Right", and went on to play on several other Presley hits, including "Heartbreak Hotel", "Hound Dog", and "Jailhouse Rock". Moore also worked as a recording engineer and producer, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Scotty Moore is an iconic American musician and recording engineer who has amassed a net worth of $10 million. He began playing the guitar at the age of 8 and went on to become a session musician for Sun Records in the 1950s. He is most famous for his work with Elvis Presley, playing on his first hit "That's All Right" and other hits such as "Heartbreak Hotel", "Hound Dog", and "Jailhouse Rock". Moore was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the music industry.
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💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)
He later joined the U.S. Navy in 1948, though he wasn't old enough to enlist. He served until 1952 and, after his discharge from the military, he was connected with budding musician Elvis Presley. In 1954, Moore played guitar for Elvis' "That's All Right (Mama)", and became part of the Blue Moon Boys with Elvis and Bill Black. As the Blue Moon Boys toured the south, Moore became Presley's manager. He played on dozens of Elvis' best-known tracks, including "Heartbreak Hotel", "Rock-A-Hula Baby", "Kiss Me Quick", "Jailhouse Rock", "Hard Headed Woman", "Mystery Train", "Hound Dog", "Good Rockin' Tonight", and "Blue Suede Shoes". The Blue Moon Boys are also in several films starring Elvis: "Loving You", "Jailhouse Rock", "King Creole", and "G.I. Blues". Moore released his debut solo album in 1964: "The Guitar That Changed the World". Four years later, he reunited with Elvis for the "'68 Comeback Special" on NBC. He later worked on "That's Alright, Elvis: The Untold Story of Elvis' First Guitarist and Manager", a book he wrote as told to James Dickerson. Moore's journey with Elvis is captured on several TV shows and documentaries, including "This is Elvis" and "Elvis: The Early Years". Moore was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.