Friday, January 9, 2026

Gamma - Concert Classics ~ Rainbow Music Hall, Denver, CO 11-17-1979 (SBD)

Gamma
Concert Classics - (CRANCH 5)
Rainbow Music Hall
Denver, CO, USA
November 17, 1979
Soundboard Recording
Flac Level 8 & MP3 320kbps
Cover Art INcluded

Lineage: sbd > Panasonic 3700 > unknown transfer equipment > liberated 'Gamma Concert Classics' CD > EAC(secure mode, enjoy EAC log in German language) > Wav > Flac Frontend(level8) > Flac (> YOU)

01 Ready For Action
02 Thunder And Lightning
03 Razor King
04 Wish I Was
05 I Got The Fire
06 Open Fire
07 Fight To The Finish
08 I'm Alive
09 (So You Wanna Be A) Rock'N'Roll Star
10 No Tears

Gamma was:
Davey Pattison Vocals
Ronnie Montrose Guitar
Jim Alcivar Keyboards
Glen Letsch Bass
Denny Carmassi Drums


E-tree Page

Gamma recorded live on tour to promote the Gamma 1 album. This recording is supposed to have come straight from the mixing desk. Ronnie Montrose actually sued the label that released it. Ronnie and Gamma released 3 albums before splitting in 1983. A reunion took place in 2000, both touring and releasing the Gamma 4 album before disbanding again. In 2009 it was confirmed by Ronnie Montrose that he had been battling prostate cancer for 2 years. He continued to tour while this battle was going on. Ronnie Montrose died from a self inflicted gun shot March 3, 2012, he was 64. It's presumed that the return of his cancer, along with deaths of loved ones caused Ronnie to slip into a deep depression that ended with his suicide.


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16 comments:

  1. E CraigMarch 17, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    Thanks for the work you do here. The posts are fantastic. Montrose was awesome.

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  2. JDMarch 17, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    You're welcome E Craig, thanks for the complement

    Dave

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  3. AnonymousOctober 18, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Im afraid that this link has joined Ronnie.
    analogkid

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  4. Raulzimdimaio@gmail.comMarch 4, 2022 at 7:27 PM

    JD,
    GAMMA - concert classics 11.17.79
    NEW LINK
    Thank You, Brother

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  5. Raulzimdimaio@gmail.comMarch 7, 2022 at 2:05 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  6. Raulzimdimaio@gmail.comMarch 10, 2022 at 6:56 PM

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  7. Raulzimdimaio@gmail.comMarch 11, 2022 at 8:59 AM

    JD ,
    Good Holiday,
    back to Blog

    NEW LINK - GAMMA - concert classics

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  8. Raulzimdimaio@gmail.comApril 25, 2022 at 4:46 PM

    JD .

    GREAT BLOGGERMAN PROFESSIONAL !!

    THANK YOU, My Brother Ego

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  9. GmanJanuary 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM

    Thanks JD, this is a great album. I actually found an original copy of this some years ago. Track 6, that's listed as 'Open Fire' is actually 'Town Without Pity' - a great instrumental song. Thanks again, G.

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    1. JDJanuary 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM

      Yeah I keep forgetting to rename the thing. This is like the 3rd time I reposted this and I still didn't fix that part. Doe
      Dave

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    2. GmanJanuary 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM

      Too funny!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM

    I believe that Montrose was on par with Van Hallen, though he didn't enjoy the same level of commercial success or recognition. This live recording certainly serves as a testament to this.

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    1. JDJanuary 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM

      You know, Eddie would love to hear you say that. Ronnie Montrose was a big influence on Eddie, Van Halen was patterned on Montrose right down to being produced by the same producer.
      Dave

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  11. SteveJuly 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM

    Many thanks, this has downloaded for me...greetings from Tyne & Wear....Steve

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    1. JDJuly 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM

      You're welcome Steve glad you got this one.
      Dave

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