We lost another one...Ronnie Montrose.

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited April 2012 in The Clubhouse
Another music great passes too soon (or maybe I'm just getting real old).
Legendary Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies at 64

MUSIC NEWS - More sad news as we learn that American rock guitarist, RONNIE MONTROSE has died at the age of 64. He was born in Denver, CO, on November 29, 1947 and died from prostate cancer on March 3.

His official website posted-

A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose?s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us that after a long life, filled with joy and hardship, he didn?t take any of our love for granted.

He passed today. He?d battled cancer, and staved off old age for long enough. And true to form, he chose his own exit the way he chose his own life. We miss him already, but we?re glad to have shared with him while we could.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2012
    I was just spinning this CD yesterday. RIP Montrose.
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  • camp21178
    camp21178 Posts: 273
    edited March 2012
    This is so sad. I love Montrose and Gamma, his other project, and one of my favorite bands. I feel a little older every time one of the all time greats passes away.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited March 2012
    R.I.P. Ronnie I saw Ronnie in 98 at a bar called screamers in Moline Illinois he played a lot of instumentals' as that was what he was into at the time. I bet there was probably 50 people tops great show he saved Bad Motor Scooter and Rock Candy for the encore, after the show he signed my Gamma 1 Lp nice guy.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2012
    RIP Ronnie
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2012
    I'm spinning this one in his honor right now...

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    Thanks for the music Ronnie. RIP
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2012
    Rest in Peace Ronnie
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,717
    edited March 2012
    ^^^ That album got some play back in the day.

    Saw him back in San Francisco back in 1972 (3 ?). Opening for Black Oak Arkansas (I ThinK). What I do remember clearly :redface: is the local DJ coming out for the customary "Are You Ready to Rock !!!" intro, than the "Monnnnttttttttttttttooooooooooooooooosssssssssssssssssse" scream, then the pounding, grinding, opening licks for "Rock the Nation". :eek::eek::eek:

    Hadn't even heard of Montrose before then, but it took about 2 seconds to put Montrose in the mental "Oh, Yeah !" stack. Sammy's vocals were weak, but it didn't matter; Ronnie Montrose unleashing that guitar made it all good.

    RIP Ronnie Montrose.
    Sal Palooza
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited March 2012
    That make the third this week to complete the current celebrity death watch.

    RIP
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited March 2012
    Looks like it was time for him to get on his bad motor scooter and riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide.

    RIP
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  • carvcom
    carvcom Posts: 240
    edited March 2012
    I had the pleasure of meeting his parents back in 79 or 80, very nice people.
    They were so happy I had heard of their son.
    Montrose is one of my all time favorite albums!
    RIP Ronnie!!!
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2012
    I don't see anyone mention it, but there will be a Ronnie Montrose Tribute Concert, on April 27 in San Francisco. Forget about getting tickets since it has been sold out. Everyone will be there, including Sammy Hagar and members of Montrose and Gamma, plus Joe Satriani and Neal Schon.

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,754
    edited April 2012
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    I don't see anyone mention it, but there will be a Ronnie Montrose Tribute Concert, on April 27 in San Francisco. Forget about getting tickets since it has been sold out. Everyone will be there, including Sammy Hagar and members of Montrose and Gamma, plus Joe Satriani and Neal Schon.

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    That would be a bad a$$ show!
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  • colddirt
    colddirt Posts: 30
    edited April 2012
    I've always been a big RM fan................I cried my eyes out listening to Gamma 2 when I got home from work.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2012
    Update:

    sfgate.com's article on Ronnie Montrose tribute concert, featuring Sammy Hagar
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