Who played the drums for Santana at Woodstock?
drummer Michael Shrieve
Seattle drummer Michael Shrieve and his band Spellbinder are a regular fixture at the Fremont bar ToST. But long before Shrieve moved to Seattle to raise a family, he was the drummer for Santana, a relatively unknown band when it played Woodstock 40 years ago this weekend.
Who was Santana’s drummer?
Michael Shrieve
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Who was the drummer for Santana in 1969?
Shrieve was Santana’s drummer, playing alongside percussionists Michael Carabello and Jose Chepito Areas, and the gig was a 45-minute, midday set at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in August 1969. He was the second-youngest musician on stage during the entire three-day run.
Who played bongos for Santana at Woodstock?
Mike Carabello was 21 at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair when he played with Santana that sunny Saturday afternoon.
How many drummers did Santana have?
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 band’s history.
How old was the drummer in Santana at Woodstock?
As the original drummer for Santana, Michael was the youngest performer at Woodstock at age 19. He helped create the first eight albums of this seminal group, and was on the forefront of shaping a new musical era.
What happened to the drummer of Santana?
Shrieve left the original Santana band to pursue solo projects. He moved to London to record the 1976 album Automatic Man with guitarist Pat Thrall, bass guitarist Doni Harvey and keyboardist Todd Cochran (billed as Bayete).
Who was Santana’s first drummer?
Who played organ for Santana at Woodstock?
Gregg Rolie
| Gregg Rolie | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Musician singer songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards, organ, harmonica |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Associated acts | Santana Journey The Storm Abraxas Pool Gregg Rolie Band Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band |
Where does Gregg Rolie live?
Austin, Texas
Rolie and his wife, Lori, reside near Austin, Texas.
What happened to the original members of Santana?
Original group members from the Woodstock-era left in 1973 after the album Santana III, while the band continued with a changing cast of musicians. These original Santana members have reformed for a 16-song album Santana IV (due out April 15) and a series of concert appearances.