Montrose

Montrose

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Montrose were a Californian hard-rock band named for guitarist Ronnie Montrose who formed the group in 1973 with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bass player Bill Church and drummer Denny Carmassi. Hailed as America's response to British bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Who, the group recorded a handful of albums and went through several line-ups until Montrose's death in 2012 at the age of 64.

Ronnie Montrose had made records with Van Morrison, Herbie Hancock and Edgar Winter before he established the band with his name. They made their recording debut with an eponymous album in 1973 and while it did do well on the charts, it proved to be an influence on bands such as Iron Maiden. Bassist Alan Fitzgerald replaced Bill Church on their second album, 'Paper Money' (1974) but Hagar left in 1975 to be succeeded by singer Bob James. Keyboard player Jim Alcivar signed on for a revamped debut in San Francisco and two albums followed, 'Warner Brothers Presents Montrose' (1975) and 'Jump On It' (1976).

They toured extensively across North America playing with The Rolling Stones, Yes, The Eagles, Aerosmith and others and headlined some of their own concerts. The band broke up in 1976 but reformed in 1987 when Ronnie Montrose hooked up with singer Johnny Edwards, drummer James Kottak and bass player Glenn Letsch for an album titled 'Mean'. The original aggregation performed together on the 1997 Sammy Hagar album, 'Marching to Mars' and made some cameo appearances at Hagar's concerts.

Assorted players joined Montrose for performances under the band's name in concert and at festivals including West Fest, which marked the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Following Montrose's death, Hagar, Carmassi and Church performed as Montrose in a tribute concert. Compilation albums include 'The Very Best of Montrose' (2000) and a five-disc set, 'Original Album Series' in 2011.

Top tracks

06
Rock Candy
Montrose
Montrose
05:03
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
02
Bad Motor Scooter
Montrose
Montrose
03:41
Writer: Sammy Hagar
03
Space Station #5
Montrose
Montrose
05:15
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
01
Rock the Nation
Montrose
Montrose
03:00
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
Good Rockin' Tonight
Montrose
Montrose
02:57
Writer: Roy Brown
04
I Don't Want It
Montrose
Montrose
02:56
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
14
Make It Last (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
06:03
Writer: Sammy Hagar
06
Spaceage Sacrifice
Montrose
Paper Money
04:57
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
05
I Got the Fire (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
03:09
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
11
Shoot Us Down (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
04:53
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
17
I Don't Want It (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:55
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
One and a Half
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
01:36
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
Dancin' Feet
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
04:05
Writer: Bob James - Ronnie Montrose
06
Spaceage Sacrifice (Remastered Version)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
04:57
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
One Thing on My Mind
Montrose
Montrose
03:39
Writer: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
08
Paper Money
Montrose
Paper Money
04:59
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
08
Make It Last (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
05:32
Writer: Sammy Hagar
02
Connection
Montrose
Paper Money
05:43
Writer: Keith Richards - Mick Jagger
03
The Dreamer
Montrose
Paper Money
04:05
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
03
Rock Candy (Demo)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:54
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
15
Music Man (Remastered Version)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
04:17
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
06
O Lucky Man
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
03:11
Writer: Alan Price
01
Let's Go (Remastered Version)
Montrose
Jump On It
04:15
Writer: Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
15
You're out of Time (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:35
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
08
Merry-Go-Round
Montrose
Jump On It
05:38
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
Jump on It (Remastered Version)
Montrose
Jump On It
03:37
Writer: Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
02
All I Need
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
04:21
Writer: Alan Fitzgerald - Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
02
I Got the Fire (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 12/26/74)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
03:12
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
16
Roll over Beethoven (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
04:53
Writer: Chuck Berry
08
Good Rockin' Tonight (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:55
Writer: Roy Brown
02
What Are You Waitin' For?
Montrose
Jump On It
03:48
Writer: Dan Hartman
01
Matriarch
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
04:33
Writer: Alan Fitzgerald - Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
01
icedoutvvs
Montrose
icedoutvvs
01:36
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose
10
Twenty Flight Rock (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
02:44
Writer: Eddie Cochran - Ned Fairchild
01
Underground
Montrose
Paper Money
03:38
Writer: Ilene Rappaport
06
One and a Half (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 12/26/74)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
04:30
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
13
Rock the Nation (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
04:55
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
10
Bad Motor Scooter (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
05:01
Writer: Sammy Hagar
04
Bad Motor Scooter (Live)
Montrose
Radio Live: Montrose & Styx
04:55
02
Shoot Us Down (Demo)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
04:31
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
Spaceage Sacrifice (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 12/26/74)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
06:56
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
01
while2say
Montrose
while2say
02:10
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose
07
We're Going Home (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
04:51
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
07
Crazy for You
Montrose
Jump On It
03:26
Writer: Ilene Rappaport - Ronnie Montrose
06
Rich Man
Montrose
Jump On It
04:24
Writer: Dan Hartman
04
Bad Motor Scooter (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 12/26/74)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
04:44
Writer: Sammy Hagar
03
Rock Candy (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 12/26/74)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
05:58
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
09
Rock Candy (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
04:45
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
12
One Thing on My Mind (Live KSAN Radio Session, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 4/21/73)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:26
Writer: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
01
nobody
Montrose
nobody
02:37
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose

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  • Discography
Albums
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
2022 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
29-07-2022
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
01
Rock the Nation
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
03:00
Writer: Ronnie Montrose / Composers: Ronnie Montrose
02
Bad Motor Scooter
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
03:41
Writer: Sammy Hagar / Composers: Sammy Hagar
03
Space Station #5
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
05:15
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
I Don't Want It
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
02:56
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
05
Good Rockin' Tonight
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
02:57
Writer: Bruce Ray Brown - Roy Brown / Composers: Bruce Ray Brown - Roy Brown
06
Rock Candy
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
05:03
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
One Thing on My Mind
Montrose
I Got the Fire: Complete Recordings 1973-1976
03:39
Writer: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
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The Complete Warner Albums
2019 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
12-07-2019
The Complete Warner Albums
01
Rock the Nation
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
03:00
Writer: Ronnie Montrose / Composers: Ronnie Montrose
02
Bad Motor Scooter
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
03:41
Writer: Sammy Hagar / Composers: Sammy Hagar
03
Space Station #5
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
05:15
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
I Don't Want It
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
02:56
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
05
Good Rockin' Tonight
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
02:57
Writer: Bruce Ray Brown - Roy Brown / Composers: Bruce Ray Brown - Roy Brown
06
Rock Candy
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
05:03
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
One Thing On My Mind
Montrose
The Complete Warner Albums
03:39
Writer: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar / Composers: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
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Inertia
02-11-2004
Inertia
01
Eureka
Montrose
Inertia
03:03
02
Don'cha Know
Montrose
Inertia
03:23
03
Deep Within
Montrose
Inertia
04:30
04
Never Be Mine
Montrose
Inertia
04:29
05
Wondering
Montrose
Inertia
04:12
06
On My Mind
Montrose
Inertia
04:04
07
Down
Montrose
Inertia
03:17
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Inertia
2004 Montrose Cunningham
01-01-2004
Inertia
01
Eureka
Montrose
Inertia
03:03
Composers: Montrose
02
Don'cha Know
Montrose
Inertia
03:23
Composers: Montrose
03
Deep Within
Montrose
Inertia
04:30
Composers: Montrose
04
Never Be Mine
Montrose
Inertia
04:28
Composers: Montrose
05
Wondering
Montrose
Inertia
04:11
Composers: Montrose
06
On My Mind
Montrose
Inertia
04:03
Composers: Montrose
07
Down
Montrose
Inertia
03:17
Composers: Montrose
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The Very Best Of Montrose
℗ 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
17-10-2000
The Very Best Of Montrose
01
Rock the Nation
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
03:03
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
02
Bad Motor Scooter (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
03:43
Writer: Sammy Hagar
03
Space Station #5 (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
05:16
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
Rock Candy (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
05:05
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
05
I Got the Fire (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
03:09
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
06
Spaceage Sacrifice (Remastered Version)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
04:57
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
We're Going Home (Remastered)
Montrose
The Very Best Of Montrose
04:51
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
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Jump On It
℗ 1976 Warner Records Inc. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1976
Jump On It
01
Let's Go (Remastered Version)
Montrose
Jump On It
04:15
Writer: Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
02
What Are You Waitin' For?
Montrose
Jump On It
03:48
Writer: Dan Hartman
03
Tuft-Sedge
Montrose
Jump On It
02:50
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
04
Music Man (Remastered Version)
Montrose
Jump On It
04:16
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
Jump on It (Remastered Version)
Montrose
Jump On It
03:37
Writer: Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
06
Rich Man
Montrose
Jump On It
04:24
Writer: Dan Hartman
07
Crazy for You
Montrose
Jump On It
03:26
Writer: Ilene Rappaport - Ronnie Montrose
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Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by Warner Strategic Marketing
01-01-1975
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
01
Matriarch
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
04:33
Writer: Alan Fitzgerald - Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
02
All I Need
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
04:21
Writer: Alan Fitzgerald - Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
03
Twenty Flight Rock
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
02:43
Writer: Eddie Cochran - Ned Fairchild
04
Whaler
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
06:54
Writer: Alan Fitzgerald - Bob James - Denny Carmassi - Jim Alcivar - Ronnie Montrose
05
Dancin' Feet
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
04:05
Writer: Bob James - Ronnie Montrose
06
O Lucky Man
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
03:11
Writer: Alan Price
07
One and a Half
Montrose
Warner Brothers Presents Montrose
01:36
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
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Paper Money
℗ 1974 Warner Records Inc., Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
11-10-1974
Paper Money
01
Underground
Montrose
Paper Money
03:38
Writer: Ilene Rappaport
02
Connection
Montrose
Paper Money
05:43
Writer: Keith Richards - Mick Jagger
03
The Dreamer
Montrose
Paper Money
04:05
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
Starliner
Montrose
Paper Money
03:40
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
I Got the Fire
Montrose
Paper Money
03:09
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
06
Spaceage Sacrifice
Montrose
Paper Money
04:57
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
We're Going Home
Montrose
Paper Money
04:52
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
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Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
℗ 2017 Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved.
11-10-1974
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
01
Underground (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
03:37
Writer: Ilene Rappaport
02
Connection (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
05:44
Writer: Keith Richards - Mick Jagger
03
The Dreamer (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
04:07
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
Starliner (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
03:39
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
05
I Got the Fire (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
03:09
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
06
Spaceage Sacrifice (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
04:58
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
We're Going Home (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Paper Money (Deluxe Edition)
04:54
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
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Montrose
℗ 1973 Warner Records Inc. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
17-10-1973
Montrose
01
Rock the Nation
Montrose
Montrose
03:00
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
02
Bad Motor Scooter
Montrose
Montrose
03:41
Writer: Sammy Hagar
03
Space Station #5
Montrose
Montrose
05:15
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
I Don't Want It
Montrose
Montrose
02:56
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
05
Good Rockin' Tonight
Montrose
Montrose
02:57
Writer: Roy Brown
06
Rock Candy
Montrose
Montrose
05:03
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
One Thing on My Mind
Montrose
Montrose
03:39
Writer: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
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Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
℗ 2017 Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved.
17-10-1973
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
01
Rock the Nation (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:03
Writer: Ronnie Montrose
02
Bad Motor Scooter (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:42
Writer: Sammy Hagar
03
Space Station #5 (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
05:16
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
04
I Don't Want It (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
02:58
Writer: Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
05
Good Rockin' Tonight (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
02:58
Writer: Roy Brown
06
Rock Candy (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
05:04
Writer: Bill Church - Denny Carmassi - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
07
One Thing on My Mind (2016 Remaster)
Montrose
Montrose (Deluxe Edition)
03:40
Writer: J. Sanchez - Ronnie Montrose - Sammy Hagar
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Singles
while2say
℗ 2026 montrose
08-07-2026
while2say
01
while2say
Montrose
while2say
02:10
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose
got alot
℗ 2026 montrose
06-07-2026
got alot
01
got alot
Montrose
got alot
01:57
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose
nobody
℗ 2026 montrose
03-07-2026
nobody
01
nobody
Montrose
nobody
02:37
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose
cant get enough
℗ 2026 montrose
03-04-2026
cant get enough
01
cant get enough
Montrose
cant get enough
02:22
Writer: Joe Rose / Composers: Joe Rose