SAMMY HAGAR Comments On The Death Of RONNIE MONTROSE

March 4, 2012, 12 years ago

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SAMMY HAGAR (CHICKENFOOT, ex-VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) has commented on the death of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA) who passed yesterday (Saturday, March 3rd), losing his five year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old.

"Ronnie Montrose gave me my first break as a songwriter, as a front man, as a recording artist, as a touring artist, and for that I will always be grateful," says Hagar. "I was looking forward to a reunion for my birthday bash in Cabo with Denny (Carmassi; drums) , Bill (Church; bass) and Ronnie - one of the few bands from that era where all four original members were still able to do it. It's a shame to lose Ronnie and I'm so sorry for his loved ones. Rest in peace."

Born in Denver, Colorado, Montrose's first break when he played VAN MORRISON's classic 1971 album, Tupelo Honey. He also appeared on recordings by BOZ SCAGGS and the EDGAR WINTER GROUP (1972's They Only Come Out At Night) before going solo under the Montrose moniker in 1973 (with a very young SAMMY HAGAR on vocals), which is heralded as a classic with such memorable songs as 'Rock the Nation', 'Bad Motor Scooter', 'Rock Candy' and 'Space Station #5'.


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