So Long Ronnie, Rest In Peace!

[Emperor]

If you have never heard any of his music, you should! Start with 1973's self titled classic, "Montrose"

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/03/guitarist-ronnie-montrose-dead-at-64/

 

[sandman7925]

Wow, did not know he died. I love the album Motrose. Sammy Hagar singing "Rock Candy" way back in the day. Great song

 

[Devilneck]

Montrose came up with some of rock's most memorable riffs. I've Got the Fire, and Rock Candy are certainly two of his greatest.

 

[Emperor]

Montrose came up with some of rock's most memorable riffs. I've Got the Fire, and Rock Candy are certainly two of his greatest.

How about when Space Station #5 kicks in?

 

[Renegade]

How about when Space Station #5 kicks in?

Totally kicks ass! In honor of your avatar, check out this cover Iron Maiden did of that one (I know, doesn't do the original justice):

 

[Emperor]

WTF???

Was Bruce actually using the lyrics from the 70's Meow Mix Commercial in the refrain?

Seriously! I have EVERY album and I have NEVER heard that cover in my life!

 

[scooterj]

Bad Motor Scooter is at the top of the list too.

 

[BUSTER48]

I think in '78 he came out with an album called "Open Fire" (all instrumental). Some really great guitar work on this one as well.

 

[Tx_oil]

He was with Edgar Winter Group on the "They Only Come Out At Night" album... remember "Frankenstein"?? To this day "Bad Motor Scooter" can kill instantly at 500 meters. He was one of the greats. Ronnie we will miss you.

 

[Mojo Rider]

Just heard about Ronnie,.... can't help but think about cruising the Baton Rouge strip, Florida Blvd from Flannery to Airline Hwy, way back in 1979. Not much to look at now but the strip was happening back in the day and so was Ronnie, Sammy and "Montrose". Racing our '77 TA and jammin' to "Rock Candy".....those were good times. I don't put much faith in rock and roll autobiographies but i really enjoyed reading "Red" by Sammy Hagar. He dedicates 3-4 chapters to his time with Ronnie Montrose.
We lost some great rock musicians this past few years; Gary Moore from Thin Lizzy, Gerry Rafferty(if you don't know then you've never been to "Baker Street"), Clarence Clemons from Springsteen's E Street Band, Jani Lane from Warrant, Mike Starr from Alice in Chains, Cory Smoot aka "Flattus Maximus" from GWAR, Ronnie Jame Dio(no explanation needed, I hope), Pete Steel from Type O Negative, Mike Burston from Motorhead and Paul Gray from Slipknot. Rest in Peace guys.

 

[Emperor]

Just heard about Ronnie,.... can't help but think about cruising the Baton Rouge strip, Florida Blvd from Flannery to Airline Hwy, way back in 1979. Not much to look at now but the strip was happening back in the day and so was Ronnie, Sammy and "Montrose". Racing our '77 TA and jammin' to "Rock Candy".....those were good times. I don't put much faith in rock and roll autobiographies but i really enjoyed reading "Red" by Sammy Hagar. He dedicates 3-4 chapters to his time with Ronnie Montrose.
We lost some great rock musicians this past few years; Gary Moore from Thin Lizzy, Gerry Rafferty(if you don't know then you've never been to "Baker Street"), Clarence Clemons from Springsteen's E Street Band, Jani Lane from Warrant, Mike Starr from Alice in Chains, Cory Smoot aka "Flattus Maximus" from GWAR, Ronnie Jame Dio(no explanation needed, I hope), Pete Steel from Type O Negative, Mike Burston from Motorhead and Paul Gray from Slipknot. Rest in Peace guys.

Possibly more bad news on the horizon; Tony Iommi has cancer. Wanted to fight through treatment to go through with the Black Sabbath Reunion Tour, then had to cancel. Not good.

I don't think there is any guitarist in any genre of music that has come up with more memorable solo's and melodies as Tony Iommi.

 

[Abh3vol.firemen]

wow mojo dont hear to many people liking much less knowing who gwar is.

 

[Mojo Rider]

wow mojo dont hear to many people liking much less knowing who gwar is.

I try to keep an open mind when it comes to music....that said....GWAR is definitely an aquired taste.

 

[CEHollier]

I remember Montrose (the group). Sad Ronnie died so young. Ronnie Dio died not too long ago from cancer. Another great one lost.

 

[Emperor]

wow mojo dont hear to many people liking much less knowing who gwar is.

I try to keep an open mind when it comes to music....that said....GWAR is definitely an aquired taste.

I heard an interview with Oderus Urungus not too long ago. It was hilarious! That dude is way out there, but he was super cool.

 

[Mojo Rider]

Oderus on Fox News.....and to think when i was growing up my folks were scared of Gene Simmons Ha! what a p***y.. Oderus would kick his ass.