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RONNIE MONTROSE's Cause Of Death Still Undetermined
According to Classic Rock, the March 3 death of legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose is still under investigation by the authorities in Brisbane, California. While it was widely assumed that Montrose had succumbed to colon cancer, the 64-year-old musician, who played with such artists as Sammy Hagar,...April 3, 2012
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CHICKENFOOT, JOURNEY, KISS Members To Perform At RONNIE MONTROSE Tribute Concert
Former and current members of KISS, Y&T, JOURNEY and MR. BIG will appear at a Ronnie Montrose tribute concert on Friday, April 27 at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. The show will also include performances by MONTROSE and GAMMA, both of which were founded by Montrose. MONTROSE'...March 26, 2012
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QUIET RIOT Announces New Singer
QUIET RIOT has recruited Scott Vokoun as its new lead singer. The band is scheduled to play in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of the month before embarking on a short tour in mid-April. QUIET RIOT played several shows in early February with ex-MONTROSE vocalist Keith St. John following the departure...March 14, 2012
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DRIVER Completes Work On 'Countdown'
Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work...March 11, 2012
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RONNIE MONTROSE Tribute On 'In The Studio' (Audio)
North American syndicated rock radio show "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" pays tribute to the '70s hard rock innovator Ronnie Montrose, who passed away this past weekend at age 64. In a special "In The Studio" medium rare online program, MONTROSE lead singer Sammy H...March 9, 2012
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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...March 6, 2012
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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 "...March 6, 2012
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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...March 6, 2012
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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...March 4, 2012
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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....March 4, 2012
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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...March 3, 2012
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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...February 24, 2012
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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...February 22, 2012
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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 ...February 8, 2012
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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...February 3, 2012
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