The Bay Area music community came together Friday night at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco to remember and celebrate the late Ronnie Montrose, who passed away March 3 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“A Concert For Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music” saw Sammy Hagar reunite the original Montrose band, plus Joe Satriani, to perform the group’s landmark 1973 debut album.
The event featured the original Montrose lineup (Sammy Hagar, vocals; Bill Church, bass; and Denny Carmassi, drums) joined by Satriani on guitar. The original Gamma lineup (Davey Pattison, vocals; Glenn Letsch, bass; Denny Carmassi, drums) also played, joined by special guest Marc Bonilla on lead guitar.
There was also an All-Star band, comprised of many of the musicians that Ronnie played with over the years, including members of Journey, Tesla, Mr. Big, Styx and Kiss.
A portion of the proceeds from the concert will benefit the Ronnie Montrose Fund for San Francisco Bay Area Musicians through SweetRelief.org.
Montrose Montrose w/Joe Satriani – Good Rockin’ Tonight
A Concert For Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music
Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA – April 27, 2012
Montrose w/Joe Satriani – Bad Motor Scooter
A Concert For Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music
Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA – April 27, 2012
Montrose w/Joe Satriani – Rock The Nation
A Concert For Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music
Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA – April 27, 2012
Montrose w/Joe Satriani – Make It Last
A Concert For Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music
Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA – April 27, 2012
Montrose w/Joe Satriani – Rock Candy
A Concert For Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music
Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA – April 27, 2012
See also:
Ronnie Montrose live DVD due next month
Ronnie Montrose death ruled a suicide
Ronnie Montrose tribute concert announced
Sammy Hagar comments on the death of Ronnie Montrose
Ronnie Montrose dead at 64
