Upper cutting the Woodstock crowd with a fist of Latin rock fusion was Santana.The band that bears the name of lead guitarist Carlos Santana was playing world music before the term even existed.
He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Santana, playing on the band's first seven albums from 1969 to 1974.
Relatively unknown for the audience, Santana hit the nerve of the party crowd quite well.
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Santana stated that he is reuniting the group with the intention of recording new music.
Santana had early success with their appearance at Woodstock in 1969 and their first three albums, Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III.
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Guitar prodigy Schon dropped out of high school at age 15 to join the band … Following its initial success Santana experimented with elements of The band was formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana as the Santana Blues Band with the help of guitarist Tom Fraser.In April 1970, Santana returned to the studio to record its second album, By 1971, the group were still struggling to maintain a strong musical direction.In 1972, Santana had been increasingly influenced by the music of The 1980s started relatively brightly for Santana, with 1981's platinum-selling The group waited another three years to release the follow-up, the longest break for them so far.
Confirmed for the reunion are Neal Schon, who was in the band in the early 1970s where he traded lead guitar work with Santana before leaving with founding Santana singer-organist Gregg Rolie in 1973 to form Journey; drummer Mike Shrieve and percussionist Mike Carabello.
"In the meantime, Santana released on 6 May 2014 a new studio album entitled The origins for the reunion go back several years, when Schon suggested that he and Carlos Santana record together.
About the "Santana IV" team, Santana stated: "It was magical, we didn't have to try to force the vibe – it was immense.
Santana liked the idea but went one better, proposing that they recruit Rolie, Shrieve and Carabello for what would be called "Santana IV". The same year, the group’s debut album reached the top 10 of the Billboard album chart, and leader Carlos Santana joined the top echelon of rock guitarists.
Santana brought the Latin Rock Fusion to Woodstock. 1985's With their renewed appeal worn off, another three-year wait saw the release of 2005's On 2 February 2013, Carlos Santana confirmed that he would reunite his classic line-up, most of whom played Woodstock with him in 1969.
"2019 marked the 20th anniversary of Carlos Santana's iconic album, 1980–1997: Commercial decline and seven-year hiatus1980–1997: Commercial decline and seven-year hiatus
The Mexican born guitarist moved to San Francisco from Mexico in 1961 and formed the band Santana in 1966. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Santana was formed in 1966 in San Francisco and leaped to prominence after its appearance at Santana continued the pattern of alternating rock radio-friendly releases with jazz projects through the 1990s.
From there, we then needed to come up with a balance of songs and jams that people would immediately identify as Santana. After initial writing sessions and rehearsals took place in 2013, the group recorded throughout 2014 and 2015, amassing 16 new tracks that combined all their signature elements – Afro-Latin rhythms, soaring vocals, electrifying blues-psychedelic guitar solos, and irrepressible jubilant percussion work.
The town was sleepy.
After a killer set at 1969’s Woodstock, Santana exploded from unknown band to superstardom.
Michael Shrieve is an American drummer, percussionist, and composer. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
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Santana is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana.
I think it's a great idea. In 1998 the group was inducted into the The men in Santana got bored.
Santana members Carlos Santana (right) and David Brown performing at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 16, 1969.This article was most recently revised and updated by
Upper cutting the Woodstock crowd with a fist of Latin rock fusion was Santana.The band that bears the name of lead guitarist Carlos Santana was playing world music before the term even existed.
He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Santana, playing on the band's first seven albums from 1969 to 1974.
Relatively unknown for the audience, Santana hit the nerve of the party crowd quite well.
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It could be great!
Santana stated that he is reuniting the group with the intention of recording new music.
Santana had early success with their appearance at Woodstock in 1969 and their first three albums, Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III.
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Guitar prodigy Schon dropped out of high school at age 15 to join the band … Following its initial success Santana experimented with elements of The band was formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana as the Santana Blues Band with the help of guitarist Tom Fraser.In April 1970, Santana returned to the studio to record its second album, By 1971, the group were still struggling to maintain a strong musical direction.In 1972, Santana had been increasingly influenced by the music of The 1980s started relatively brightly for Santana, with 1981's platinum-selling The group waited another three years to release the follow-up, the longest break for them so far.
Confirmed for the reunion are Neal Schon, who was in the band in the early 1970s where he traded lead guitar work with Santana before leaving with founding Santana singer-organist Gregg Rolie in 1973 to form Journey; drummer Mike Shrieve and percussionist Mike Carabello.
"In the meantime, Santana released on 6 May 2014 a new studio album entitled The origins for the reunion go back several years, when Schon suggested that he and Carlos Santana record together.
About the "Santana IV" team, Santana stated: "It was magical, we didn't have to try to force the vibe – it was immense.
Santana liked the idea but went one better, proposing that they recruit Rolie, Shrieve and Carabello for what would be called "Santana IV". The same year, the group’s debut album reached the top 10 of the Billboard album chart, and leader Carlos Santana joined the top echelon of rock guitarists.
Santana brought the Latin Rock Fusion to Woodstock. 1985's With their renewed appeal worn off, another three-year wait saw the release of 2005's On 2 February 2013, Carlos Santana confirmed that he would reunite his classic line-up, most of whom played Woodstock with him in 1969.
"2019 marked the 20th anniversary of Carlos Santana's iconic album, 1980–1997: Commercial decline and seven-year hiatus1980–1997: Commercial decline and seven-year hiatus
The Mexican born guitarist moved to San Francisco from Mexico in 1961 and formed the band Santana in 1966. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Santana was formed in 1966 in San Francisco and leaped to prominence after its appearance at Santana continued the pattern of alternating rock radio-friendly releases with jazz projects through the 1990s.
From there, we then needed to come up with a balance of songs and jams that people would immediately identify as Santana. After initial writing sessions and rehearsals took place in 2013, the group recorded throughout 2014 and 2015, amassing 16 new tracks that combined all their signature elements – Afro-Latin rhythms, soaring vocals, electrifying blues-psychedelic guitar solos, and irrepressible jubilant percussion work.
The town was sleepy.
After a killer set at 1969’s Woodstock, Santana exploded from unknown band to superstardom.
Michael Shrieve is an American drummer, percussionist, and composer. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
History at your fingertips
Santana is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana.
I think it's a great idea. In 1998 the group was inducted into the The men in Santana got bored.
Santana members Carlos Santana (right) and David Brown performing at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 16, 1969.This article was most recently revised and updated by
Santana said of Rolie, who played with Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band for the last two years, "I'm pretty sure Gregg's going to do it." Other times they wouldn’t. Shrieve was the second youngest musician to perform at Woodstock in 1969, being aged 20. Sometimes a member of the band would meet a woman and bring her back to the house.
Upper cutting the Woodstock crowd with a fist of Latin rock fusion was Santana.The band that bears the name of lead guitarist Carlos Santana was playing world music before the term even existed.
He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Santana, playing on the band's first seven albums from 1969 to 1974.
Relatively unknown for the audience, Santana hit the nerve of the party crowd quite well.
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It could be great!
Santana stated that he is reuniting the group with the intention of recording new music.
Santana had early success with their appearance at Woodstock in 1969 and their first three albums, Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III.
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Guitar prodigy Schon dropped out of high school at age 15 to join the band … Following its initial success Santana experimented with elements of The band was formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana as the Santana Blues Band with the help of guitarist Tom Fraser.In April 1970, Santana returned to the studio to record its second album, By 1971, the group were still struggling to maintain a strong musical direction.In 1972, Santana had been increasingly influenced by the music of The 1980s started relatively brightly for Santana, with 1981's platinum-selling The group waited another three years to release the follow-up, the longest break for them so far.
Confirmed for the reunion are Neal Schon, who was in the band in the early 1970s where he traded lead guitar work with Santana before leaving with founding Santana singer-organist Gregg Rolie in 1973 to form Journey; drummer Mike Shrieve and percussionist Mike Carabello.
"In the meantime, Santana released on 6 May 2014 a new studio album entitled The origins for the reunion go back several years, when Schon suggested that he and Carlos Santana record together.
About the "Santana IV" team, Santana stated: "It was magical, we didn't have to try to force the vibe – it was immense.
Santana liked the idea but went one better, proposing that they recruit Rolie, Shrieve and Carabello for what would be called "Santana IV". The same year, the group’s debut album reached the top 10 of the Billboard album chart, and leader Carlos Santana joined the top echelon of rock guitarists.
Santana brought the Latin Rock Fusion to Woodstock. 1985's With their renewed appeal worn off, another three-year wait saw the release of 2005's On 2 February 2013, Carlos Santana confirmed that he would reunite his classic line-up, most of whom played Woodstock with him in 1969.
"2019 marked the 20th anniversary of Carlos Santana's iconic album, 1980–1997: Commercial decline and seven-year hiatus1980–1997: Commercial decline and seven-year hiatus
The Mexican born guitarist moved to San Francisco from Mexico in 1961 and formed the band Santana in 1966. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Santana was formed in 1966 in San Francisco and leaped to prominence after its appearance at Santana continued the pattern of alternating rock radio-friendly releases with jazz projects through the 1990s.
From there, we then needed to come up with a balance of songs and jams that people would immediately identify as Santana. After initial writing sessions and rehearsals took place in 2013, the group recorded throughout 2014 and 2015, amassing 16 new tracks that combined all their signature elements – Afro-Latin rhythms, soaring vocals, electrifying blues-psychedelic guitar solos, and irrepressible jubilant percussion work.
The town was sleepy.
After a killer set at 1969’s Woodstock, Santana exploded from unknown band to superstardom.
Michael Shrieve is an American drummer, percussionist, and composer. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
History at your fingertips
Santana is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana.
I think it's a great idea. In 1998 the group was inducted into the The men in Santana got bored.
Santana members Carlos Santana (right) and David Brown performing at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 16, 1969.This article was most recently revised and updated by
