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Coroner Reports Ronnie Montrose Death Was Suicide

Jon Michaels — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:06:39 +0000

The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting the death of Ronnie Montrose has been ruled a suicide. The San Mateo County corner's office revealed Montrose took his own life with a gun at his residence in California.

"Red Rocker" Mourns Ronnie Montrose

Jon Michaels — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:15:11 +0000

Sammy Hagar is speaking very highly of his former band-mate Ronnie Montrose, who passed away on Saturday.Montrose passed away at his home in California after a long battle with prostate cancer and Sammy is heaping praise on his close friend. “Ronnie Montrose gave me my first break as a songwriter, as a frontman, as [...]

Sammy Hagar Reacts to Passing of Ronnie Montrose

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:30:44 +0000

Sammy Hagar posted a lovely tribute in honor of the passing of his former bandmate, Ronnie Montrose. In a statement on his website, the Red Rocker said: 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 [...]

Legendary Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies

Shauna Wright — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:01:08 +0000

Ronnie Montrose, who founded the band Montrose along with Sammy Hagar, passed away Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. Although an exact cause of death has yet to be officially announced, Montrose has been battling prostate cancer in recent years. A statement on his official website reads: A few months ago, we held [...]