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‘We still have that chemistry’: Sammy Hagar, remaining members of Montrose reunite in studio

Thu, March 07 2013 2:23pm - Source: Something Else!

A year ago this week, Ronnie Montrose took his own life after a lengthy battle with cancer.

‘There were some problems’: Sammy Hagar says film of Ronnie Montrose tribute show has hit a snag

Wed, January 02 2013 8:36pm - Source: Something Else!

Sammy Hagar reveals why a hoped-for DVD souvenir remains unreleased more than eight months after the Chickenfoot frontman and a host of other notables gathered to honor Ronnie Montrose at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

Gone in threes: 2012

Tue, January 01 2013 7:33pm - Source: Am, Then FM

Tom Davis ("Saturday Night Live" writer), Willard Metscher (my 6th-grade teacher), Mike Wallace ("60 Minutes").

Notable 2012 deaths in music: Dave Brubeck, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Levon Helm, Jon Lord

Mon, December 31 2012 1:32pm - Source: Something Else!

We stop today to remember those who left the world of music in 2012, from Dave Brubeck and Dick Clark to Levon Helm and Ronnie Montrose.

Notable 2012 deaths in music: Dave Brubeck, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Levon Helm, Davy Jones, Jon Lord

Sun, December 30 2012 1:29pm - Source: Something Else!

We stop today to remember those who left the world of music in 2012, from Dave Brubeck and Dick Clark to Levon Helm and Ronnie Montrose.

‘Not only a mentor, but a friend’: Former collaborators remember late guitar hero Ronnie Montrose

Wed, November 28 2012 1:34pm - Source: Something Else!

Ronnie Montrose would have been 65 on November 29, 2012, and former musical collaborators like Marc Bonilla say this first birthday without him is going to be particularly hard.

Desert Island Discs: Guitar Record Edition

Tue, October 30 2012 1:01pm - Source: Something Else!

Stuck on a desert island, you're going to want to rock every once in a while, right?

Something Else! Interview: Marc Bonilla, of the Keith Emerson Band

Wed, October 24 2012 1:15pm - Source: Something Else!

Despite having collaborated with him for years, in some ways Marc Bonilla is still that kid watching as Keith Emerson took the stage in Oakland for 1974′s Brain Salad Surgery tour with Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Sammy Hagar to be honored in California, as Chickenfoot prepares deluxe reissue of debut

Wed, August 29 2012 1:13pm - Source: Something Else!

Sammy Hagar and Chickenfoot will each find the spotlight again in the coming days.

Pat Travers: The TVD Interview

Fri, August 03 2012 2:57pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Sure, the guitar legend has played with damn near everyone, and sure he's revered by anyone who touches a guitar.

Return of the Stereo Dictator

Thu, June 14 2012 11:12am - Source: Addicted to Vinyl

Hey everyone, it's great to be back on the ATV beat once again!

‘Ronnie’s sound was huge’: Steve Smith preps for Friday’s all-star tribute concert to Montrose

Wed, April 25 2012 12:51pm - Source: Something Else!

Former Journey drummer Steve Smith joins his old bandmate Neal Schon as part of this week's all-star tribute concert honoring Ronnie Montrose on Friday, April 27, 2012 , on a bill that also includes the remaining members of the band Montrose and stars from Styx, Kiss and Chickenfoot.

‘Celebrate Ronnie’s life’: Montrose family reacts to confirmation that he committed suicide

Tue, April 10 2012 8:22pm - Source: Something Else!

A new report confirms that guitar hero Ronnie Montrose, who had been battling cancer for years, committed suicide.

Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter headline Rock’n'Blues Fest tour

Fri, April 06 2012 3:13pm - Source: Something Else!

A new multi-artist American tour thrillingly combines rock and blues — in fact, it's right there in the name — with appearances by Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer and Edgar Winter, among others.

Members of Montrose, Gamma, Journey, Styx and Kiss will perform tribute concert for Ronnie Montrose

Mon, March 26 2012 3:28pm - Source: Something Else!

The remaining members of Montrose will lead an all-star cast of rock musicians gathering on April 27 to honor the band's late leader Ronnie Montrose.

Sammy Hagar sets dates for 2012 Birthday Bash; reunion with Ronnie Montrose was planned

Fri, March 09 2012 8:45am - Source: Something Else!

Sammy Hagar has announced the dates for his 2012 Birthday Bash, commemorating the Chickenfoot lead singer's 65th.

Sammy Hagar Remembers Ronnie Montrose

Tue, March 06 2012 11:16pm - Source: Rolling Stone

For me Ronnie's passing is the end of an era.

Ronnie Montrose, dead at 64 after bout with cancer, remembered as ‘one of the all time greats’

Sun, March 04 2012 4:58pm - Source: Something Else!

Ronnie Montrose died Saturday after a five year battle with prostate cancer.

One Track Mind: Kenny Aronoff on John Mellencamp, the Buddy Rich Big Band and John Fogerty

Thu, February 23 2012 1:06pm - Source: Something Else!

On this special edition of Something Else Reviews' One Track Mind , we hand the reins over to ubiquitous sideman Kenny Aronoff , whose current touring gig with Chickenfoot is just the tip of the proverbial career iceberg.

Riot's Mark Reale passes away at 57

Thu, January 26 2012 8:23am - Source: Music-News.com

Mark Reale, guitarist for Riot, passed away early Wednesday from complications of Crohn's disease.

Something Else! Interview: Steve Smith, of Journey and Vital Information

Wed, July 20 2011 2:38pm - Source: Something Else!

Drummer Steve Smith is in the midst of a flurry of activity in advance of the 30th anniversary of his jazz group Vital Information.

Sammy Hagar Remembers Ronnie Montrose's Ego Trip

Mon, April 04 2011 3:01pm - Source: Noisecreep

Sammy Hagar , whom ex- Van Halen bassist and current Chickenfoot bandmate Michael Anthony called "the most upbeat, positive guy in the world," told a packed room at Toronto's Canadian Music Week that guitarist Ronnie Montrose was the first time the Red Rocker ever encountered the typical rock 'n' roll ego.

Ronnie Montrose News

‘We still have that chemistry’: Sammy Hagar, remaining members of Montrose reunite in studio

‘There were some problems’: Sammy Hagar says film of Ronnie Montrose tribute show has hit a snag

Gone in threes: 2012

Notable 2012 deaths in music: Dave Brubeck, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Levon Helm, Jon Lord

Notable 2012 deaths in music: Dave Brubeck, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Levon Helm, Davy Jones, Jon Lord

‘Not only a mentor, but a friend’: Former collaborators remember late guitar hero Ronnie Montrose

Desert Island Discs: Guitar Record Edition

Something Else! Interview: Marc Bonilla, of the Keith Emerson Band

Sammy Hagar to be honored in California, as Chickenfoot prepares deluxe reissue of debut

Pat Travers: The TVD Interview

Return of the Stereo Dictator

‘Ronnie’s sound was huge’: Steve Smith preps for Friday’s all-star tribute concert to Montrose

‘Celebrate Ronnie’s life’: Montrose family reacts to confirmation that he committed suicide

Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter headline Rock’n'Blues Fest tour

Members of Montrose, Gamma, Journey, Styx and Kiss will perform tribute concert for Ronnie Montrose

Sammy Hagar sets dates for 2012 Birthday Bash; reunion with Ronnie Montrose was planned

Sammy Hagar Remembers Ronnie Montrose

Ronnie Montrose, dead at 64 after bout with cancer, remembered as ‘one of the all time greats’

One Track Mind: Kenny Aronoff on John Mellencamp, the Buddy Rich Big Band and John Fogerty

Riot's Mark Reale passes away at 57

Something Else! Interview: Steve Smith, of Journey and Vital Information

Sammy Hagar Remembers Ronnie Montrose's Ego Trip

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