On January 23 a bunch of Rockers will gather at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California and pay tribute to Ronnie Montrose.  The guitar great ended his own life in March of 2012 rather than let prostate cancer do it.  The event comes during the NAMM (Nationa Association of Music Merchants) convention.  Among the players planning to take part are Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Brad Gillis of Night Ranger, GNR veteran Gilbey Clarke, Doug Aldrich from Whitesnake and drummer Carmen Appice.  The Ronnie Montrose Remembered event will also include the presentation of the Rock The Nation award to a young guitarist. The award was established in Ronnie's honor by Guitar Player magazine in recognition of the guitarist's avid interest in encouraging young musicians and supporting music education for teens.

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