Montrose, 'Rock the Nation'– Exclusive Video Premiere
We are pleased to bring you an exclusive live Montrose video, featuring the surviving members of the pioneering '70s band -- including Sammy Hagar -- performing a tribute to guitarist Ronnie Montrose....
View ArticleSammy Hagar and Glenn Hughes Among All-Star Guests for Final Ronnie Montrose...
Ronnie Montrose fans can look forward to one last studio album from the guitar legend — and it'll include a long list of famous names. Continue reading…
View ArticleRonnie Montrose's Final Album '10X10′ and Expanded Reissues of First Two...
Ronnie Montrose fans are in for some excitement. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Lyric Video for Ronnie Montrose's 'Color Blind': Premiere
Featuring vocals by Sammy Hagar and guitar work from Steve Lukather, "Color Blind" is one of the more star-studded cuts on Ronnie Montrose's posthumous '10x10' album. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy Eddie Money Didn't Join Montrose
Late singer discussed his respect for guitar icon in previously unpublished interview. Continue reading…
View ArticleRonnie Montrose Tribute Show to Feature Members of REO Speedwagon and Night...
Dokken, Vanilla Fudge, Tesla, Ted Nugent and Scorpions alumni will also perform at Ronnie Montrose Remembered. Continue reading…
View ArticleRonnie Montrose Memorial Concert to Feature Slash, Members of Aerosmith, Styx...
This year's NAMM convention weekend will coincide with an all-star memorial concert held in honor of Ronnie Montrose. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy Montrose Fired Sammy Hagar: Exclusive 'Rock the Nation' Book Excerpt
In this excerpt from 'Rock the Nation: Montrose, Gamma and Ronnie Redefined,' author Martin Popoff explains what led to Sammy Hagar's dismissal from Montrose. Continue reading…
View ArticleListen to 'Heavy Traffic' From Ronnie Montrose's Upcoming Posthumous '10X10'...
The all-star project Ronnie Montrose was working on prior to his death in 2012 is finally on its way to fans. Continue reading…
View ArticleSammy Hagar's Surprising Co-Writers: John Bonham, Ronnie Montrose
Singer says upcoming album will feature two songs he recently co-wrote in admittedly distinctive ways. Continue reading…
View ArticleLegendary Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies
Ronnie Montrose, who founded the band Montrose along with Sammy Hagar, passed away Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. Continue reading…
View ArticleSammy Hagar Reacts to Passing of Ronnie Montrose
Sammy Hagar posted a lovely tribute in honor of the passing of his former bandmate, Ronnie Montrose. Continue reading…
View ArticleBest Ronnie Montrose Song – Readers Poll
The death of guitarist Ronnie Montrose brought an outpouring of grief and fond memories from both his peers and fans yesterday. We thought it might be nice to focus on the music Montrose left behind...
View ArticleRonnie Montrose – Pictures and Memories from Photographer Mark Bowman
The death of Ronnie Montrose over the weekend saddened many in the rock world, and tributes to the guitar hero poured in from his former bandmate Sammy Hagar as well as many other peers and younger...
View ArticleSammy Hagar Declares Ronnie Montrose ‘a Pioneer of Hard Rock’
Sammy Hagar has spoken out, this time at more length, about Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. Hagar had issued a statement immediately following the news that his former...
View ArticleCause of Ronnie Montrose’s Death Still Under Investigation
In a strange turn of events, Brisbane, Calif. police are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the passing of legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose. Continue reading…
View ArticleRonnie Montrose’s Death Caused By Self-Inflicted Gunshot
It has been confirmed that Ronnie Montrose's death last month was not directly due to his long battle with cancer. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office reports the guitarist...
View ArticleRonnie Montrose’s First-Ever Live DVD Scheduled for Release
Prostate cancer dominated the last five years of Ronnie Montrose's life, but even as he battled the disease, the influential guitarist managed to stay active musically and play his share of gigs. One...
View ArticleSteve Smith Remembers Drumming with Ronnie Montrose
Former Journey drummer Steve Smith reunited on stage with his one-time bandmate Neal Schon for an all-star tribute to the life of Ronnie Montrose last Friday. And in a new interview, Smith recalls...
View ArticleEmotional Ronnie Montrose Tribute Concert Leaves San Francisco Audience...
The life of trailblazing guitarist Ronnie Montrose was celebrated by the musical family and friends who knew him best on Friday night with a San Francisco area tribute concert which featured...
View ArticleRonnie Montrose + Bob Welch Suicide Deaths – Shocking Rock Stories of 2012
Rockers Ronnie Montrose and Bob Welch were two of the name musicians who died this past year, and sadly both did so by taking their own lives. Initially reports suggested that Montrose passed away in...
View ArticleSammy Hagar, Neal Schon Highlight Upcoming Ronnie Montrose Concert Tribute DVD
In the wake of Ronnie Montrose's untimely passing, an all-star group of his friends got together to put on a show that celebrated the guitarist's contributions to rock 'n' roll. On Dec. 10, that...
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