Archive: Ronnie Montrose

Dive into the Ronnie Montrose archive, with live performances, studio recordings, and his dedicated profile page—a dynamic showcase of his hard‑driving guitar tone, pioneering work in American hard rock, and enduring influence on generations of players.

Studio

Make It Last

Make It Last Montrose’s Slow-Burning Anthem of Reflection “Make It Last” closes Montrose’s 1973 debut album with a deliberate change of pace—slower, more spacious, and

Studio

Rock the Nation

Montrose’s debut erupts with “Rock the Nation,” a hard rock anthem of precision and fire that set the band’s uncompromising tone for the decade.

Studio

Space Station #5

Montrose’s “Space Station No.5” blends cosmic atmosphere with hard rock precision, showcasing Ronnie Montrose’s layered guitar work and the band’s tight execution on their groundbreaking 1973 debut.

Live

Bad Motor Scooter

Ronnie Montrose ignites “Bad Motor Scooter” live on The Midnight Special with slide-driven riffs, stage charisma, and tight execution—capturing the raw power of Montrose’s hard rock debut.

Studio

Rock Candy

“Rock Candy” is Montrose’s studio-built hard rock anthem—massive groove, razor-sharp riffs, and soaring vocals combine in a tightly engineered blast that defined the sound of American rock in 1973.

Live

Good Rockin’ Tonight

Ronnie Montrose anchors "Good Rockin' tonight" with a simple, precise, and overdriven riff. He moves away from improvisation, relying on controlled rhythmic patterns and a bright, aggressive tone that delivers maximum impact through minimalist aggression.

Ronnie Montrose

Ronnie Montrose fused blues-rock aggression with surgical precision. His disciplined riffing and fusion chops reshaped the sound of 1970s hard rock.