Ronnie Montrose


Please remember the great Ronnie Montrose. (RIP)
I first found his music from the group Montrose, but came to realize he was more than a one group sensation.

Remember Edgar Winter "They Only Come Out At Night"? "Frankenstein". Yes, Ronnie played on that one. Several Montrose albums. I was pleased to hear a portion of one of their songs on "My Name Is Earl". I think it was, "Rock Candy", there was at that time, a little know singer named, Sam Hagar. He would at a later point, be known as Sammy Hagar, (The Red Rocker), then as the front man for Van Halen.

I think I remember him being in the running for, guitar player of the year, a long time ago when names such as Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van-Halen, Brian May would regularly appear in the running.

I'm going to play his works tonight, starting with Montrose, first lp. I'm Hot Sweet & Sticky!!!!!
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I got to see Ronnie live in Sacramento, 1976. I love Space Station #5, Rock Candy, Bad Moter Scooter, and Twenty Flight Rock!
Nice one Slaw... (way more fun to read than most A'gon comments). Have to agree that Outer Marker Inbound from Speed of Sound is a %$#**!! classic... didn't see it showing up on Youtube tho'.
To this day...when I hear the term "crotch shot" I immediately think of 'Jump On'. Ok, ALMOST always...
Duanegoosen: Thanks, I think. I don't mind being called out. My intent is reverant however.

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