Ronnie Montrose


Please remember the great Ronnie Montrose. (RIP)
I first found his music from the group Montrose, but came to realize he was more than a one group sensation.

Remember Edgar Winter "They Only Come Out At Night"? "Frankenstein". Yes, Ronnie played on that one. Several Montrose albums. I was pleased to hear a portion of one of their songs on "My Name Is Earl". I think it was, "Rock Candy", there was at that time, a little know singer named, Sam Hagar. He would at a later point, be known as Sammy Hagar, (The Red Rocker), then as the front man for Van Halen.

I think I remember him being in the running for, guitar player of the year, a long time ago when names such as Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van-Halen, Brian May would regularly appear in the running.

I'm going to play his works tonight, starting with Montrose, first lp. I'm Hot Sweet & Sticky!!!!!
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Used to love that 1st self-titled album back when it came out. Before that he did great work on Van Morrison's St. Dominics Preview & Tupelo Honey, rip ronnie.
I have just recently really gotten (back) into Ronnie Montrose/Montrose. I've been listening to all of his vinyl. I have almost everything he ever did on LP.

This is very sad news. He was a great talent. I wish I had seen him live. One of the few I missed.

RIP Ronnie...
I mistakenly forgot to mention his solo work. "The Speed of Sound" showcases his guitar prowess.
Had no idea he passed...

All my buddies and I played the hell out of his first solo release...Man, that one rocked. I also enjoyed his other studio album. As Pehare points out, his playing on Van Morrison's albums (as well as others) was brilliant.

RIP Ronnie...
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