Ronnie Montrose: The Man Behind Montrose

TLDRSammy Hagar discusses his days with Ronnie Montrose and the formation of the band Montrose. Hagar shares insights on their different musical influences and the challenges they faced as a band. He also reflects on Montrose's unique personality and the impact he had on Hagar's career. Watch the full interview for more.

Key insights

🎸Hagar was inspired by Ronnie Montrose's guitar playing and wanted to be like him.

🌟Hagar describes Montrose as a superstar with a unique style.

🤝Hagar and Montrose had different musical preferences but found common ground in their desire to play original material.

🌐Montrose's personality and insecurities affected his relationships with band members and his trust in others.

⚡️Hagar reflects on the impact Ronnie Montrose had on his career and the lasting friendship they had.

Q&A

What were Sammy Hagar's initial impressions of Ronnie Montrose?

Hagar thought Montrose was a weird guy but was impressed by his talent and unique style.

How did Hagar and Montrose form the band Montrose?

Hagar reached out to Montrose after hearing that he was looking for a singer. They met, played some songs together, and formed the band.

Did Hagar and Montrose have similar musical tastes?

Hagar and Montrose had different musical preferences, but they found common ground in their desire to play original material.

Why did Montrose have difficulties trusting others?

Montrose had insecurities and a fear of getting too close to others. This affected his relationships with his band members.

What was the impact of Ronnie Montrose on Sammy Hagar's career?

Montrose had a significant impact on Hagar's career, inspiring him and teaching him valuable lessons about music and performing.

Timestamped Summary

00:02In a recent interview with Lip Service, Sammy Hagar talks about his days with Ronnie Montrose and the formation of the band Montrose.

00:08Hagar describes Montrose's unique style and how he was inspired by his guitar playing and desire to be like him.

00:23Despite having different musical preferences, Hagar and Montrose formed a band and wrote original songs together. Montrose's personality and insecurities affected his relationships with band members.

00:52Hagar reflects on Montrose's unique behavior, including his lack of trust in others and his intense and mysterious personality.

02:06Hagar recalls reaching out to Montrose and meeting him to discuss forming a band. They played songs together and immediately clicked.

02:28Hagar discusses the challenges they faced as a band, Montrose's decision-making, and the impact he had on Hagar's career.

03:43Hagar reflects on his friendship with Montrose and the lasting memories they created. He expresses sadness over Montrose's tragic end.

05:33To listen to the full interview, click the link in the description.