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Styx Bassist Ricky Phillips Discusses New Tour and Playing With Ronnie Montrose

Matt Wardlaw — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:12:59 +0000

In the now familiar world of classic rock package tours, Styx have become the masters of the concept, touring nearly every summer with a revised approach that somehow never fails to feel fresh.

This summer, they’re on the road with their old friends REO Speedwagon. And although there’s a definite bond formed through the years of working together, the friendly rivalry between the two still fuels a drive for each to deliver the best show on a nightly basis.

Ronnie Montrose's First-Ever Live DVD Scheduled for Release

Chris M. Junior — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:40:43 +0000

Prostate cancer dominated the last five years of Ronnie Montrose‘s life, but even as he battled the disease, the influential guitarist managed to stay active musically and play his share of gigs.

One of those Montrose shows — recorded just five weeks before his March 3 suicide at age 64 — arrives next month as his first-ever concert DVD.

Sammy Hagar Declares Ronnie Montrose 'a Pioneer of Hard Rock'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:05:54 +0000

Sammy Hagar has spoken out, this time at more length, about Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. Hagar had issued a statement immediately following the news that his former bandmate had passed away, but expounded on his thoughts and feelings a few days later.