Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock's heavy hitters, has died, his booking agent said Sunday. Montrose died Saturday at his home in Millbrae, agent Jim Douglas said. He was 64.
Montrose, who founded and played guitar in the 1970s hard rock band of the same name, died Saturday at his home in Millbrae, Calif., just south of San Francisco. It was believed that he died from prostate cancer.
Montrose was a California-based hard rock band. The band originally featured Ronnie Montrose on guitar and future solo artist and former Van Halen frontman.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Ronnie Montrose Dies
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