Ronnie Montrose - Tower Theatre Tribute

Ronnie is a legend. His graceful fluid style, distinguishing bends and intense vibratos are unsurpassed; he spoke with his guitar and we listened wholeheartedly. This video is an accumulation of photos taken on the night he played at Tower Theatre with additional photos from my personal collection and others obtained via the internet. Although Ronnie did not play "Leaving The Warmth Of The Womb" on this immortalized night the song symbolizes my tribute and mindset knowing that this was the last time I would see Ronnie Montrose. The synergy on the first two Montrose albums is an attribution of four very talented artists. That same synergy is epitomized when the four regrouped in 1997 after twenty-two years, recording "Leaving the Warmth of the Womb" album and a remake of the band's classic, "Rock Candy". If my memory serves me well, I recall them completing both tracks in less than 30 minutes. RIP Ronnie Montrose, your music will live on through time immortal. Audio: Sammy Hagar - Leaving The Warmth Of The Womb; album Marching to Mars. The original lineup of Montrose Lead Vocals & Guitar: Sammy Hagar Drums: Denny Carmassi Bass: Bill Church Acoustic, Rhythm & Solo Guitar: Ronnie Montrose Video: Various pictures of Ronnie Montrose on tour and performing at the Tower Theatre, Fresno CA, November 19, 2011. Additional photos from personal library and the internet. Band Members Ronnie Montrose: Guitars Steve Brown: Drums Dan McKay: Bass Randy Scoles: Vocals Michael Lee Firkins: Guitar duo with Ronnie on Bad Motor Scooter Michael Lee Firkins' band was the opening act. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Added 12 Oct 2026