Ronnie Montrose

The life of trailblazing guitarist Ronnie Montrose was celebrated by the musical family and friends who knew him best on Friday night with a San Francisco area tribute concert which featured performances from a star-studded lineup of guests — including alumni from both of Montrose’s best known projects, Montrose and Gamma.

Former Journey drummer Steve Smith reunited on stage with his one-time bandmate Neal Schon for an all-star tribute to the life of Ronnie Montrose last Friday. And in a new interview, Smith recalls drumming for Montrose in 1978 on the tour for ‘Open Fire,’ where the band was supporting Journey — the outfit Smith would eventually join — and a little group you may have heard of called Van Halen. Re

In a strange turn of events, Brisbane, Calif. police are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the passing of legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose.

Sammy Hagar has spoken out, this time at more length, about Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. Hagar had issued a statement immediately following the news that his former bandmate had passed away, but expounded on his thoughts and feelings a few days later.

Ronnie Montrose, who founded the band Montrose along with Sammy Hagar, passed away Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64.