One of the most recognized rock musicians passed away on Saturday: it is about the guitar player Ronnie montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of the leading musicians of his genre, has died at the age of 64, as confirmed by his manager Jim Douglas, who said Montrose died Saturday at his home in Millbrae, California. .
Douglas stated that the health of Montrose he had been on the decline for some time, battling prostate cancer and what his agent called 'personal demons«. Artically, in addition to forming his own band in 1973, Montrose performed with various musicians, including Sammy Hagar, Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs, and Edgar Winter Group, among others.
Montrose was currently working on editing a DVD and planning a tour that would have taken him across the United States. RIP.
Here, "Rock the nation»From 1977:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loaxDYWPZ54
Via | AFP