Ronnie Montrose | Rock guitarist, 64
SAN FRANCISCO - Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose, 64, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock's heavy hitters, has died.
SAN FRANCISCO - Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose, 64, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock's heavy hitters, has died.
His booking agent, Jim Douglas, said Mr. Montrose passed away at his home in Millbrae on Saturday.
Douglas said Mr. Montrose had been in declining health for some time, battling prostate cancer and what Douglas termed "personal demons."
Besides forming his own band in 1973, Mr. Montrose performed with a number of musicians, including Sammy Hagar, Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs, and the Edgar Winter Group.
Mr. Montrose is survived by his wife, Leighsa, two children, and five grandchildren.
- AP