Ronnie Montrose | |
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 Montrose in 1974 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald Douglas Montrose |
| Born | November 29, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2012 (aged 64) Brisbane, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, instrumental rock, jazz fusion, blues rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1969–2012 |
Ronald Douglas Montrose[1] (November 29, 1947 – March 3, 2012) was an American musician and guitarist who founded and led the rock bands Montrose and Gamma. He also performed and did session work with a variety of musicians, including Van Morrison, Herbie Hancock, Beaver & Krause, Boz Scaggs, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, The Beau Brummels, Dan Hartman, Tony Williams, The Neville Brothers, Marc Bonilla and Sammy Hagar.
Montrose's 1973 debut album has often been cited as "America's answer to Led Zeppelin".[2] Ronnie Montrose is often recognized as one of the most influential guitarists in early hard rock.[3]
- ^ Ben Sisario (March 5, 2012). "Ronnie Montrose, Hard-Rock Guitarist, Dies at 64". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ "Never Forget... Ronnie Montrose Remembered 1947–2012 – National Rock Review". Nationalrockreview.com. March 3, 2014. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ "Concert Tribute For Rock Guitar Legend RONNIE MONTROSE Heading To DVD". Blabbermouth.net. October 24, 2013. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.