If you read our earlier post — you can see it here — you know that we presented 19-year-old JJ Savage with our 2019 Ronnie Montrose Rock the Nation Award.
Now — thanks to this video footage by Dilly Brigs at the Ronnie Montrose Remembered Concert on January 25 at M3 Live in Anaheim, California — you can see JJ in action.
After Leighsa Montrose gave JJ his award, he performed Ronnie’s “Paper Money” with an all-star band, including Frank Hannon of Tesla.
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The outpouring of grief — and the celebrations of his life — following Eddie Van Halen‘s passing on October 6 at just 65 years old are certainly understandable, appropriate, and warranted. Like Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen was a monumental gamechanger who by force of his own formidable talent and creativity transformed and retooled the way […]
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Thanks to digital-audio technology and the exquisitely collaborative mindset forged by necessity during the global pandemic, musicians are trading tracks back-and-forth as never before. Many recording studios remain shuttered, of course, but savvy and ambitious creators are finding ways to compose, assemble, and complete songs in their DAWs at home. Perhaps even more mind blowing […]
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By Cynthia Smith Conjuring images of luaus and leis, the diminutive, toy-like ukulele has had a decade-long resurgence. The uke continues to gain popularity, as it’s not only a fun and easy instrument to learn, its unique sound and portability also make it the perfect songwriting tool. Enter Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish and her signature […]
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JJ is a special kind of talent. Very dedicated to his craft, with his eye on the prize. In my opinion, this guy is going to put his footprint in the sand of rock n roll
I want to thank everyone in my son JJ’s corner. He has an amazing support system and I am very grateful for that. We are all very proud for you pal! Love Dad