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LITA FORD: 'RONNIE MONTROSE Changed The Face Of Rock Forever'

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose: "The day I got the call to jam with Ronnie Montrose for NAMM 2011 [show in Anaheim, California] was a day a dream of mine came true. "I had loved MONTROSE a...

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SAMMY HAGAR Remembers RONNIE MONTROSE

Sammy Hagar spoke to RollingStone.com about his former MONTROSE bandmate Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3 at age 64, seemingly due to complications from prostate cancer. In 1973 Ronnie Montrose formed MONTROSE featuring Hagar on lead vocals and recorded two hard rock staples — 1973's "...

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Former MONTROSE Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE

Vocalist Robert "Bob" James, who replaced Sammy Hagar in MONTROSE and sang on the band's albums "Warner Bros. Presents" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA): "I am sorry...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'It's A Shame To Lose RONNIE MONTROSE'

Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT singer Sammy Hagar has commented on the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA),who died yesterday (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Said Hagar in a statement posted on his offici...

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SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members React To RONNIE MONTROSE's Passing

Several rock and metal musicians have reponded to the news that legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Montrose passed away yesterday (Saturday, March 3) at the age of 64. Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE, SLASH): "Sad to hear Ronnie Montrose passed away....

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Legendary Rock Guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE Dead At 64

Legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose died earlier today (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Montrose's official web site has been updated with the following message: "A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose's 64t...

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QUIET RIOT, MONTROSE, HOUSE OF LORDS Members To Pay Tribute To LED ZEPPELIN

An all-star jam led by ex-MONTROSE and current QUIET RIOT touring vocalist Keith St. John will perform a special tribute to LED ZEPPELIN and more as the support act for MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP this Saturday, February 25 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Joining St. John for the "Ro...

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QUIET RIOT With Singer KEITH ST. JOHN: Englewood Concert Footage Available

QUIET RIOT played its second show with ex-MONTROSE singer Keith St. John on February 3 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey. A couple of fan-filmed video clips of the performance can be seen below. QUIET RIOT released a statement on January 12 announcing that it had split wi...

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QUIET RIOT With Singer KEITH ST. JOHN: More Video Footage, Photos Of NYC Show

QUIET RIOT played its first show with ex-MONTROSE singer Keith St. John on February 1 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Run For Cover 02. Slick Black Cadillac 03. Mama Weer All Crazee Now 04. Sign O The Times 05. Loves A Bitch ...

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QUIET RIOT With Singer KEITH ST. JOHN: First Video Footage Available

QUIET RIOT played its first show with ex-MONTROSE singer Keith St. John this past Wednesday, February 1 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Run For Cover 02. Slick Black Cadillac 03. Mama Weer All Crazee Now 04. Sign O The Times 05. Loves A Bitch 06. Condition...

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Former QUIET RIOT Singer MARK HUFF: 'I Deserve Better Treatment'

Singer Mark Huff, who was officially fired from QUIET RIOT earlier today, has accused his former bandmates of "letting him go" without having had the "balls" to "tell it to [his] face." QUIET RIOT released a statement this morning announcing that it had split with Huff and that ex-MONTROSE singer Ke...

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QUIET RIOT Parts Ways With Singer MARK HUFF

Resurrected '80s hard rockers QUIET RIOT have parted ways with their frontman of a little over a year, San Diego, California-based vocalist Mark Huff. The band has recruited ex-MONTROSE singer Keith St. John for the following shows: Feb. 01 - B.B. Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY Feb. 03 - Berg...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says It Was 'Very Cathartic' To Perform With METALLICA Last Weekend

Ex-METALLICA guitarist and current MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine joined his former bandmates on stage this past Saturday night (December 10) for the fourth and final intimate show at the Fillmore in San Francisco as part of METALLICA's week-long celebration of its 30th anniversary as a band for fa...

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DAVE MUSTAINE To Play Five Songs With METALLICA At Tonight's Concert

Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH) will join METALLICA on stage tonight (Saturday, December 10) at the fourth and final intimate show at the Fillmore as part of the week-long celebration of its 30th anniversary as a band for fan club members only. He will play five songs with METALLICA: "Hit The Lights", "Met...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Looking Forward To Celebrating' With METALLICA Tonight

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has confirmed that he is in San Francisco today for METALLICA's fourth and final intimate show at the Fillmore as part of the week-long celebration of its 30th anniversary as a band for fan club members only. He writes on Twitter, "I look forward to celebrating with th...