I started to feel good about my playing and about doing it in public. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Three weeks after Santana left for the road (minus this Santana), the phone rang. Curtis Salgado is replaced by Tony Lindsay. It was called Grant & Green because thats where it was. () We felt a chemistry right off the bat. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Around a week later I was washing dishes at the Tic Tock. () In my mind I wasnt just playing the blues---I was living the blues. Santana is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-born guitarist Carlos Santana. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Fair Grounds Race Course. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on April 2, 1948. (floor), Leon Patillo (kbd/vo), Gaylord Birch (ds) (white hat), Joel Badie (master of ceremony, hand perc) (red hat), ? They heard the conviction. Easy the Band called the Santana band which recorded the first LP!! And I feel so excited, because with these musicians, anything and everything can be transmitted. David Sancious joins the band. (p463), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): New people were coming into the band, such as Gentleman Jeff Cressman on the trombone, and I was getting to meet more musicians than I usually would. Jose Chepito Areas is replaced by Pete Escovedo. i saw the schon era band in 71. still my favorite period. Santana brought the Latin Rock Fusion to Woodstock. One of the people that worked at the shop was drummer John Rae, and he was super nice to me. United States. Doug Rauch (b) travels with them for the European tour. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Horacio El Negro Hernandez (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Tony Lindsay (vo). Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Rodney is one of those musicians who is the whole package: hes smart and can listen and react, and he has the right combination of chops and musicality. When it comes to Santana drummer, few of them really stood out, but believe it or not, there have been over 15 different drummers during the bands history. I have two of them with a different (small) variation of the cover. He was incredible. () That really was the beginning of Santana right there. Stan and Ron listened to me talk. Early in his teens Gus formed a band with his brother, Al and friend, Danny Haro that eventually became part of The Santana Blues Band featuring good friend, Carlos Santana. When he was only 19, he jammed along with Santana at a recording studio, and on the same day, he was invited to join the band. Min-On Culture Center, Tokyo, Japan, Santana #66. You believe him. We played all night long and at the end of the night we all gathered in a small room off to the side. For me, he became a mentor and a tutor and a divine angel. Karl Perazzo (perc/vo) not pictured. Quote from Richard Bean (Private Facebook Chat with Santanamigos Feb 20, 2012): The members of that band were local musicians who were not that dedicated and thats why it broke up. Alex Ligertwood is replaced by Tony Lindsay. () We had gone from rooting each other to tolerating each other to being two bands in one, in conflict musically and philosophically. Doug Rauch played his last show with Santana on New Year's Eve 1973-1974. () On that night I went straight from the church to El Convoy. They eventually team up with another band named The Dynamics. Youre Santana? () I sing and play guitar with some guys, and we need a guitar player. Besides co-writing four tracks, he also co-produced the album Caravanserai. May 04 2023. Santana Announces 1001 Rainbows 2023 North American Tour. () Theres a photo from around this time of my dad and me with a bunch of musicians, all dressed up. Actually, I think it was just Carlos, Gregg, and I. Carlos asked me if I would like to join the band. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), David Margen (b), Graham Lear (ds), Chris Rhyne (kbd), Russell Tubbs (fl/sax), (left to right ) Alan Pasqua (kbd), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), David Margen (b), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Chris Solberg (g/kbd), Graham Lear (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo). () They used to let this circle of conga players play. Michael Shrieve: Original Santana drummer. That was the nest that nurtured the birth of the band. Rod Harper - 1966-1967; Bob Livingston - 1967-1969; Michael Shrieve - 1969-1974, 1988; Ndugu Leon Chancler - 1974-1976, 1988; Gaylord Birch - 1976, 1991; At one point, Carlos can be heard asking whether they had a joint or some weed, which they almost always did! Jorge Santana returns to the band. Unknown Date, Santana #4. Fan Feed Explore Wikis . Quote from Bruno Ceriotti (http://brunoceriotti.weebly.com/the-mockers--the-mocker-manor-blues-band.html): In December 1966, The Mocker Manor Blues Band disbanded after Steve LaRosa left them as he needed a "real" job to support a new young wife and child-to-be. Also Known As Santana Blues Band Genres Latin Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz-Rock, Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Latin Pop Share Tweet Follow 13,966 followers ADVERTISEMENT Discography 1079 Credits 38 Filmography 7 Album Showing 21 of 27 show all Issues Average Ratings Reviews Title / Release Date +54 3.85 5,124 85 Santana 1969 +62 3.93 8,379 155 Abraxas 1970 +41 After the dismantling of The Mocker Manor Blues Band, and before starting the Santana Blues Band in early Feb 1967, Carlos Santana resumes playing with his two friends Haro and Rodriguez (with whom he started the Unnamed Band #1 back in Sept-Oct 1962), plus Michael Carabello. Share 21M views 8 years ago Carlos Santana joins Rod Stewart on stage during his concert at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on May 6, 2014, for their first-ever performance. () Coke helped write No One To Depend On, the second single from Santana III, and he started touring with us. () We had dates to play; so we replaced David with Tom Rutley, an acoustic bass player Shrieve had worked with in a big band in college. As Michael describes it, One Sunday I was out at Playland at the Beach, on Great Highway, playing congas with two other guys. He also played with Fiona, Platypus, the Steve Morse Band, and Jelly Jam. They laughed and said I coldnt do that. () When something is over, its over. Rodney Holmes is replaced by Tommie Bradford, Jr. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Myron Dove (b), Billy Johnson (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), Jorge Santana (g). . Come on---why dont you get on the next plane? I wasnt changing my mind. (left to right) Sergio "Gus" Rodriguez, Carlos Santana, Danny Haro, Michael Carabello, The Mocker Manor Blues Band. (), (left to right ) Michael Shrieve (ds), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo) (bottom), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), David Brown (b), Michael Carabello (perc). () He went through our last names. Ndugu Leon Chancler is replaced by Gaylord Birch. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Dennis has also been known for playing a wide range of musical styles, but his greatest accomplishments have been Latin music, jazz-fusion, and funk. On various occasions, Carlos Santana sits in with his fathers mariachi band Los Cardinales. We leave on Monday, man. The tape, of approximately 30 minutes duration, started with an uptempo blues instrumental, then talking and tuning, then a long and slow blues instrumental, then talking and tuning again, and finally another uptempo blues instrumental that abruptly ends because the tape ran out while they were playing. Carlos went on to form the Santana Blues Band, and I went on to help form Malo and Sapo not much longer there after. Sidemen: Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp). Shrieve was the last connection to the old band, the last person whom I would confer with and sometimes defer to. () I said good-bye to Danny and Gus, and I finally said good-bye to living with my mom and dad and moved in with Stan and Ron on Precita Avenue. (p152-153-154-155), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Our name wasnt even on the poster, but at least we had a name. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): When Dougie came in on bass, and with Mingo on the congas, it was a whole new kind of rhythm---more flexible and looser. Freddie Ravel is replaced by David K. Matthews. My father saw this and started to enter me into little music contests around Tijuana. . Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): I first heard him when he was singing in David Sanciouss band, Tone, and they opened for us at the Beacon Theatre in 1975. The fire that Neal brought was a white, white heat. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): My dad knew his position, how to work hard. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Alphonso Johnson (b), Walfredo De Los Reyes (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo). (left to right) Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), Graham Lear (ds), Alphonso Johnson (b), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Sterling Crew (kbd), Orestes Vilato (perc/vo), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Greg Walker (vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Alphonso Johnson (b), Graham Lear (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Orestes Vilato (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Buddy Miles (g/vo). Tokyo, Japan, Santana #17. Carlos Santana proposed to Blackman on stage during a concert at Tinley Park, right after her drum solo. Username. Rob Harper is an English musician, noted for being an early drummer for The Clash from December 1976 until January 1977. Ray Greene (vo/tb) Unknown Date, Future "Santana IV" Reunion Band Meeting. (p464), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Dennis Chambers (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Andy Vargas (vo). (p264-265), (left to right ) Coke Escovedo (perc), David Brown (b), Michael Carabello (perc), Jose "Chepito" Areas (perc), Neal Schon (g), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Michael Shrieve (ds). (p102). In June 1968, The Santana Blues Band changes its name to Santana, but keeps the same line-up. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Myron Dove (b), Rodney Holmes (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), Vorriece Cooper (vo), Jorge Santana (g). Quote from Carlos Santana (Richard B. Simon/Carlos Santana The Healer/Relix Vol 32 No 6 Sept/Oct 2005): In Tijuana, I learned a lot about stripping women, literally, with the music. At 13, he joined the Symphony Orchestra in London, Ontario, while his teenage years were spent playing and touring with several bands in the USA and Canada.He played, recorded, and toured worldwide with Carlos Santana, Paul Anka, REO Speedwagon, and Saga. Santana & Earth Wind and Fire (Rescheduled from Jul 15 2022) Dos Equis Pavilion Dallas, TX, USA This event is selling fast for Carlos Santana See Tickets May 07 Sun 7:00 PM Santana The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, TX, USA See Tickets May 17 Wed 7:00 PM Carlos Santana House of Blues Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV, USA See Tickets May 19 The five-member line-up consisted of Santana on lead guitar, Marcus Malone on percussion, Rod Harper on drums, Sergio "Gus" Rodriguez on bass, and Gregg Rolie on lead vocals and organ. (p165-166-167-168-169), Carlos Santana (g), David Brown (b), Rod Harper (ds), Marcus Malone (perc), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo), Tom Fraser (rhythm g). (p356), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), John McLaughlin (g/p), Douglas Rauch (b/g), Billy Cobham (ds), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Larry Young (Khalid Yasin) (org), (left to right ) Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Michael Shrieve (ds), Jose "Chepito" Areas (perc), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Douglas Rauch (b/g), Richard Kermode (kbd), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Leon Thomas (vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Michael Shrieve (ds), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), John McLaughlin (g), Alice Coltrane (harp/kbd), Reggie Workman (b), Michael Shrieve (ds), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Jules Broussard (fl/sax), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), David Brown (b), Michael Shrieve (ds), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Leon Patillo (kbd/vo), Jules Broussard (fl/sax), (left to right ) "Ndugu" Leon Chancler (ds), Jules Broussard (fl/sax), David Brown (b), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Leon Patillo (kbd/vo), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Jose "Chepito" Areas (perc). Jose Pepe Jimenez (ds) first show with the band is on Nov 13, 2013. . Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Dennis Chambers (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Tony Lindsay (vo), Andy Vargas (vo), Sidemen: Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp), Myron Dove (rhythm g). For me, the summer of 1967 was also the summer of decisions. (p298-299), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Tom Rutley (b), Douglas Rauch (b/g), Michael Shrieve (ds), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), James Mingo Lewis (perc), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Rico Reyes (perc/vo), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Neal Schon (g). Gregg asked him to leave, then we had a jazz drummer, Johnny Rae, with us for a few gigs---he played often with Cal Tjader and Gabor Szabo. Knew his position, how to work hard you get on the next plane guys. I have two of them with a bunch of musicians, all dressed up four tracks, also! 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