Rock guitarist Montrose succumbs to cancer

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock’s heavy hitters, has died, aged 64 at his home in Millbrae, California. His booking agent, Jim Douglas, said the star’s health had been declining for some...

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock’s heavy hitters, has died, aged 64 at his home in Millbrae, California.

His booking agent, Jim Douglas, said the star’s health had been declining for some time.

He had been battling prostate cancer and what Mr Douglas termed as “personal demons”.

In addition to 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.

The guitarist was working on releasing a DVD and starting a tour that would have taken him across the US.

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