Montrose
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: California, United States
- Active: 1973–1987
Biography
Montrose were a California hard rock band formed in 1973 around guitarist Ronnie Montrose, previously a sideman for *Van Morrison* and *Edgar Winter*. With singer Sammy Hagar, bassist Bill Church and drummer Denny Carmassi, their debut 'Montrose' on #Warner Bros. Records# sold slowly at first but grew into a platinum, widely influential record. 'Paper Money' followed in 1974, then albums with singer Bob James and keyboardist Jim Alcivar, before the band split in 1977 and briefly reunited for 'Mean' in 1987.
Genres
Montrose Discography
- Montrose (1973) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Paper Money (1974) - Album - rated 3.26/5
- Warner Bros. Presents Montrose! (1975) - Album - rated 3.14/5
- Jump on It (1976) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- The Very Best of Montrose (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.61/5
Members
- Ronnie Montrose - guitar (1973–1977, 1987)
- Denny Carmassi - drums (1973–1977)
- Sammy Hagar - lead vocals (1973–1975)
- Alan Fitzgerald - bass (1974–1976)
- Bob James - lead vocals (1975–1977)
- Jim Alcivar - keyboards (1975–1977)