Gamma

American rock band formed by guitarist Ronnie Montrose; known for blending hard rock and AOR with synthesizers, notably on the 1982 album Gamma 3.

Leader: Ronnie Montrose. Gamma 3 (1982) features Mitchell Froom on keyboards (review cites Synclavier and Fairlight contributions). Vocalist Davey Pattison and drummer Denny Carmassi are credited in reviews; Glenn Letsch is cited as bassist. The review positions Gamma 3 as an AOR album with strong electronic/synth elements.

DeBaser's review praises Gamma's 1982 album Gamma 3 as a standout example of American AOR. The review highlights Mitchell Froom's synthesizer work alongside Ronnie Montrose's guitar leadership. Several tracks are singled out for atmosphere and production, including WHAT'S GONE IS GONE, MOBILE DEVOTION and CONDITION YELLOW.

For:Fans of classic rock, AOR, 1980s synth-driven rock, and guitar-driven hard rock.