It was Neal. (p131-132-133), Carlos Santana (g), Steve LaRosa (b), Rod Harper (ds). 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() I knew they were right, but Danny and Gus were my oldest friends in San Francisco. Chester Cortez Thompson is replaced by Graham Lear. L to R (as much as we can tell): Susanna Clark, John Inmon, Jim Stafford, Loretta Lynn, Guy Clark, Gary P Nunn, Jerry Jeff Walker, Kelly Dunn, Michael Brovsky, unidentified picker, Bob Livingston. CT stayed with us until 2009, but I think his desire to leave started with the Supernatural tours and the changes we were going through. (p272-273), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Chepito recovered from his aneurysm, and he and Coke Escovedo joined us after we got back from Africa. Karl Perazzo joins the band. That night they followed me home and I went into the house and woke my folks up and said, See you later. Quote from Bruno Ceriotti (http://brunoceriotti.weebly.com/the-mockers--the-mocker-manor-blues-band.html): Steve LaRosa and Rod Harper split from The Mockers and went in search of a guitar player to form a new band together because Tony Lenzini didn't want to leave The Mockers and join them. () Armando was an amazing spirit and force in the band. 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. A trombone player, Jeff Cresman, and a trumpet player, William Ortiz, join the band as sidemen. Youre Santana? () I sing and play guitar with some guys, and we need a guitar player. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): The school used to hold open auditions for their Friday night dance parties, and we would win again and again. Critics contend that this lobbying was a form of genocide denial, as Turkey does not recognize the slaughter of up to 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide, and does not want the American Government to recognize these events as genocide either.[26][27]. These tours began as a solo act, but eventually included such musicians as long-time associate and guitarist John Inmon, fiddler Richard Bowden, and Livingston's son, guitarist and composer, Tucker Livingston. He had certain mechanics---he could play double bass drums, but the thing I most liked about him was that when he played with mallets he could create a kind of vortex to play in. Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium, Oakland, CA, Santana #63. Editing and pre-production of a documentary film of these travels are currently in the works. Pablo Tellez is replaced by David Margen. () On that night I went straight from the church to El Convoy. Tom Coster is replaced by Chris Rhyne. One of the people that worked at the shop was drummer John Rae, and he was super nice to me. Despite the band changing personnel over the years, Santana is the only constant member that stuck through. Bob Livingston. After Newt Gingrich announced that he would resign as Speaker (in part because of Republican losses in the 1998 elections, and in part because of revelations of an extramarital affair with a congressional employee 23 years his junior[8][9]), majority leader Dick Armey and majority whip Tom DeLay had opted not to contest the Speaker's chair. Lobbyists in Uneasy Spot", "Ex-Rep. Livingston, player in Clinton impeachment, emerges as character in inquiry of Trump", "Ukraine Specialist Catherine Croft's Written Testimony In Impeachment Inquiry", "Former Rep. Livingston Supporting Trump, Compares Him to Reagan", "Former congressman Bob Livingston explains influence-peddling, the legal way", "Proud of career post-Congress, Livingston says", "Algebra program is cost-effective, and it works", "Government Corruption Update: McCaskill's self-dealing; N.Y. lawmaker buster; Jindal's lobbyist fundraiser", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Livingston&oldid=1132209577, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 19:56. (left to right ) Neal Schon (g), Michael Shrieve (ds), David Brown (b), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), Michael Carabello (perc). The TJs were the first band I wanted to play with, so I said okay. Despite his showing in the gubernatorial race, Livingston remained popular in his district and went on to win easy re-elections as he moved up the leadership ladder in the House. Thats how we found Mingo Lewis. drum methods; Vern Spevak. (p84-85), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): As time went by, I got more and more into the blues---black blues. Founded in 1966 in San Francisco, Santana is an American rock band led by popular Mexican-American artist, guitarist, and songwriter Carlos Santana. Carlos Santana (1st from right), El Convoy Club. Carlos Santana (g), Sergio Gus Rodriguez (b), Danny Haro (ds). Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): One day I saw Michael Shrieve come into Pacific looking to get some studio time for his band. () Most important, Carabello took me to Aquatic Park. Doug Rauch (b) not pictured. In response to a comparison made by James Gill[32] between Livingston and former U.S. representative William J. Jefferson (convicted of 11 felonies), Livingston defended the Livingston Group as having no relation to Jefferson's activities, but rather to the extent that they may have represented the same client, performed their own services in an entirely legal manner. During his final years in Congress, Livin However, after the as-yet unnamed trio began practiced in Rod's living room, playing some blues tunes and a few songs written by Steve, the former Mockers members were blown out by Carlos' guitar skills. A third percussionist joins the band, Coke Escovedo. In Groups: Santana Variations: Viewing All | Bob "Doc" Livingston Bob Livingston Artist [a1042363] Edit Artist Marketplace 230 For Sale Vinyl and CD Discography 1 - 6 of 6 Sort Show 1 - 6 of 6 Show Add to List View More Lists Videos Edit Add a Video Carlos has been one of those people who was in the right place at the right time. (left to right ) Alphonso Johnson (b), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), David Sancious (kbd), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Chester Cortez Thompson (ds), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Orestes Vilato (perc/vo), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Greg Walker (vo). () For me and many musicians, this was also when we started to feel that the resonance of our convictions could change the world. Bob Livington's songs have appeared in The Lost Gonzo Band's albums, his solo records, and in Jerry Jeff Walker's albums throughout Walker's career. Robert Linlithgow Livingston Jr. is an American lobbyist and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Louisiana from 1977 to 1999. The Livingston Group has also represented the government of Egypt until March 2012. United States. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Rodney Holmes (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Tony Lindsay (vo), Andy Vargas (vo). Livingston's memoir, The Windmill Chaser: Triumphs and Less in American Politics, was published in September 2018.[1][2]. Doug Rauch, Tom Coster and Armando Peraza join the band. Find Bob Livingston credit information on AllMusic AllMusic. I went from believing the world was coming to an end to figuring out what I had to do to stop that from happening. El Convoy House Band (resuming): Oct 31, 1962-Late Aug 1963, Unnamed Band (Ex-The Mockers): Early June 1966, Santana Blues Band #5/Santana #1: Nov 2?, 1967, Santana #11 ("Caravanserai" Recording Band): Jan 1972, Carlos Santana/John McLaughlin Band: Aug 1973, Carlos Santana/John McLaughlin/Alice Coltrane Band: March 1974, Santana #16 ("Borboletta" Recording Band): May 1974, Devadip Orchestra (opening all Santana shows): Oct 1978, Santana #38 (The Promise Band): April 1988, Carlos Santana/Wayne Shorter Band: June 1988, Carlos Santana/Herbie Hancock/Wayne Shorter Band: July 2005, Carlos Santana (violin), ? Steve and Rod were pretty full of theirselves and Carlos had pretty much blew their head up, so they weren't expecting much. He has toured without stop for 47 years, and is one of the most experienced and world traveled musicians in all of Texas music. Carlos Santanas wife drummer Cindy Blackman-Santana joins the band momentarily for the March 2015 "Corazon" American/Mexican Tour (15 shows). 12/31 Private 1/6 Luckenbach, TX 1/27 Luckenbach, TX 1/28 Winnsboro Texas Center for the Arts. Livingston testified in the 2009 trial of Mose Jefferson, who was convicted on four counts related to bribery. Tony Lindsay is replaced by Alex Ligertwood. Livingston was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Gephardt had previously urged Livingston to reconsider his resignation, having pledged not to make an issue of the extramarital affair if he became Speaker. (p60-61). Johnny Rae is replaced by Michael Shrieve. Named in tribute to Shorters 1969 solo album Super Nova, the band only played one show at Jazz At The Bowl. How he dreamed of playing with them and how this was like a dream come true. Carlos Santana, nedless to say, when to form his own Santana Blues Band few months later (with Stan Marcum as manager), Rod Harper will play with other local bands included the above mentioned Santana Blues Band (1967), and the Allmen Joy (1967-69), and also Tony Lenzini will play with other local bands. Quote from Carlos Santana (Rolling Stone Aug 17, 2016): I asked them if it was OK for me to start a rumor that we were going to do something together, and they said, Of course, so I started a rumor, and here we are. American drummer, on 'Santana' from 1967 to 1969. He was a delegate to all Republican conventions between 1976 and 2000. Michael Carabello is coming back to the band, replacing Marcus Malone. Michael Shrieve is replaced by Walfredo De Los Reyes. There, he met a folk group called Three Faces West, whose members included Texas artist Ray Wylie Hubbard, Rick Fowler and Wayne Kidd. Freddie Ravel is replaced by David K. Matthews. 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. Joel Spencer. This article is about the politician. Alphonso Johnson is replaced by Myron Dove. Bob Livingston's references (2) Carlos Santana. Gregg was our new lead singer, and we started adding songs he liked to sing. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Unnamed Band #1. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Cindy Blackman-Santana (ds), Paoli Mejias Ramos (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), David K. Mathews (kbd/vo), Andy Vargas (vo), Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp), Tommy Anthony (rhythm g). Everyone left, and I stayed behind, licking my wounds. Modern Drummer. You know, somebody always comes along and wants to play your drum. So this guy comes up and asks me if his friend could play and I said Sure, and this guy sits down and plays some shit I had never heard. So my life was pretty balanced. During his final years in Congress, Livingston was a strong supporter of Bill Clinton's impeachment. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): My dad knew his position, how to work hard. Note: Ray Greene is not present in 2021 (last show on Feb 1, 2020, and comeback on Jan 26, 2022). [1] Over the years, Bob Livingston has gained a reputation as a band leader, solo artist, session musician and sideman in folk, Americana and country music. () We felt a chemistry right off the bat. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): And of course I was still playing and hanging out with Danny and Gus. He has toured without stop for 47 years, and is one of the most ex On Halloween night of 1962, Carlos Santana returns to Tijuana and resumes playing with El Convoy house band. () We clicked even before we started playing. Drummers went in and out for a while. Livingston's discography spans beyond progressive country, singer-songwriter and rock music to such myriad recordings as film music for The Texas Chain Saw massacre,[13] environmental and peace activist albums, and a children's record on A Gentle Wind called, Open The Window. Joel Badie (master of ceremony, hand perc) joins the band occasionally. () Coke came in and added so much to the sessions from the start that we had to give him credit for the inspiration he brought to that album. I already knew how to play violin, which also has four strings, so I was ready to do that. Some of their noted accomplishments include Congressional approval of a MoroccoUnited States Free Trade Agreement and Congressional normalization of relations between the US and Libya following the Libyan abdication of nuclear technology and settlement of claims by family members for people killed in Pan Am Flight 103 and other violent incidents in the 1980s. (p87). [21], In 1985, Livingston had called for the resignation of Governor Edwin Edwards, who faced indictment and trial on charges of racketeering and fraud. I started to feel good about my playing and about doing it in public. Rico Reyes and Tom Rutley leave just after the recording of "Caravanserai". Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Dennis is maybe the best power-groove drummer on the planet right now---such a serious pocket. During one committee session, he brandished an alligator skinning knife, a Bowie knife, and a machete to demonstrate his seriousness as a budget-cutter. [25] Another important client was the Republic of Turkey, on whose behalf the Group lobbied until March 2008. I go inside and Santana was in the studio recording their first album for Columbia and Clive Davis, and they had just had a big falling out with their drummer! (left to right) Andy Vargas (vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo) (seated), Tony Lindsay (vo), Tracy Chapman (seated), Benny Rietveld (b), Billy Johnson (ds), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Sidemen (not pictured): Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp). () We kept playing into the night. A second drummer joins the band, Ricky Wellman. Alex Ligertwood is replaced by Tony Lindsay. The Livingston Group's clients have included Citigroup, the United States Chamber of Commerce, and Verizon Communications. While playing in Aspen, Colorado in 1970, Livingston was discovered by talent scout and artist agent, Randy Fred, and was signed to Capitol Records. Livingston joined Michael Murphey's band playing bass, touring and recording together on Murphey's albums Geronimo's Cadillac and Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir.[2]. Tommy Anthony (rhythm g) Unknown Date, Santana #63. "[20], Livingston resigned from the House on March 1, 1999, two months into his 13th full term. 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. That was Chepito. Impressed by the new guys playing at the jam session, Michael went to see him perform at the Nite Life Night Club on San Bruno Avenue with The Aliens, a Top 40 band. () By the end of 65, the influence of all these new musical ideas was starting to show in the bands repertoire---and Carabello was in the band. Rarick, who had been one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress during his tenure, siphoned off roughly 9% of the votes cast, enabling Tonry to win with a plurality. Greg Walker, Alex Ligertwood are replaced by Buddy Miles. Shrieve was the last connection to the old band, the last person whom I would confer with and sometimes defer to. Greatest Hits Live Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow 7th leg (first 4 shows). Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): The job with Javier didnt pay as much---and I wanted to play guitar. [28] His stated role is to enhance relations between the United States and the Republic of Egypt, which he perceives as critical to a resolution of tension in the Middle East. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): We went in and started rehearsing some new tunes, but nothing was coming together at first. () Most of the time I competed with mariachi singers---but one time when I must have been thirteen or fourteen it ended up that my sister Irma and I were the only ones not eliminated at the end of a contest. Raul Rekow is replaced by Bobby Allende. (left to right ) Greg Walker (vo), David Brown (b), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), "Ndugu" Leon Chancler (ds), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Greg Walker is a very, very soulful singer, and we needed someone new in 1975, when Leon Patillo left. Salvador Santana joins the band. Watch a mini-doc on Youtube! He currently lives in Austin and continues his work with Cowboys & Indians, The Lost Gonzo Band and on his solo career. (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). 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). () I did something I never expected Id do on my own---I went to church. But Ndugu had other things to do, and he was the one who decided to leave. Despite polls that had generally showed that Livingston would face the incumbent governor, Edwin Edwards, in a second round of balloting, Livingston finished third of the nine candidates. Raul Rekow is replaced by Paoli Mejias Ramos. Im walking in the front door and the drummer from Santana is walking out. The band was going through the East Coast and was at the Felt Forum in New York. San Francisco International Airport, CA Dec 10, 1971, Santana #11. Keith Jones is replaced by Benny Rietveld. In fact, his former Mocker Manor Blues Band co-member declines the offer because of family responsabilities. The other Chester Thompson played organ, piano, and synthesizers, and just as Ndugu was vitally important to the sound of the band in the late 70s, this guy was the cat who helped to define where Santana went after the mid-80s and for the following twenty-five years. () By the time Santana went back to the studio in May for a second try, Chepito was part of the band. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Walfredo De Los Reyes (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo). Raul Rekow is not present for the end of the 2013 "Sentient" European Tour (last show played on July 19, 2013). Due to serious tensions between members, the band goes on tour without Carlos Santana. () At one point he needed a bass player, and he asked me if I wanted to give it a try. Michael Carabello would tell me that the first time he ever saw me play was during the few weeks we played with Joyce. Richard Baker is replaced by Tom Coster and Chester Thompson. "[20] Years later, Livingston recalled giving Hastert "a foot-thick binder" filled with notes intended to help him become a successful Speaker, "and if he read any part of the thing, I'd be surprised. I learned what I had to do to stay in tune. (p129-130), Carlos Santana (g), Sergio Gus Rodriguez (b), Danny Haro (ds), Michael Carabello (perc). Santana is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-born guitarist Carlos Santana.The band has undergone multiple recording and performing line-ups in its history, with Santana the only consistent member. Michael Carabello is replaced by Marcus Malone. Over the years, Bob Livingston has gained a reputation as a band leader, solo artist, session musician and sideman in folk, Americana and country music. (p293), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): For me, Armando Peraza was the most important person to come into Santana that year---maybe any year. His friends from all over the Bay Area loved him because "Gus was always there" for them. The merging and blending of Michael and Chepitos percussion styles proved to be very potent, and became a major strength of the Santana band, as did their input into the bands arrangements and repertoire. There was a Drum Shop there that was called Drumland and for a high school kid into the drums, it was intoxicating. [17]) In a subsequent speech, hurriedly written after consultation with the White House, Minority Leader Dick Gephardt of Missouri proclaimed "We need to stop destroying imperfect people at the altar of an unobtainable morality", and praised Livingston and encouraged members to applaud him, which they did, giving the Louisianan standing ovations. Armando Peraza and Francisco Aguabella are replaced by Raul Rekow and Jose Chepito Areas. () Theres a photo from around this time of my dad and me with a bunch of musicians, all dressed up. Between 1970 and 1976, Livingston worked for U.S. Attorney for the Louisiana's Eastern District Gerald J. Gallinghouse, Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick Sr., and Louisiana State Attorney General, William J. "Warrior" reached No. Sidemen: Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp). (black jacket), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Bill Graham (Santana Management) (floor), Pablo Tellez (b/vo), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), ? We leave on Monday, man. Im not sure why we had to, but Carabello could be such a goofball sometimes, showing up late or not at all. (Waldorf-Astoria, New York, NY January 12, 1998): () But, one night I was visiting a recording studio that I used to frequent to try to hustle free studio time for my own group. It was called Grant & Green because thats where it was. He also had a white Gibson SG electric guitar and a little black Vox amp with him. Billy Johnson is replaced by Horacio El Negro Hernandez. In the tape you can heard Tony playing an old borrowed acoustic guitar with a pickup on it, and Carlos playing his white Gibson SG electric guitar through his little black Vox amp. Panhandle, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, Palace Of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA Coni Beeson, (left to right) Johnny Rae, Armando Peraza, Toots Thielemans, Cal Tjader. () We jammed on Comin Home Baby. Facebook. Unknown Date, Santana #5 with Alberto Gianquito (p) (1st from left). () I see the blues as a lake---you can look across it, travel around it, get to know it quickly. (p381), (left to right ) Byron Miller (b), Greg Walker (vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), "Ndugu" Leon Chancler (ds), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Byron Miller (b), Ndugu Leon Chancler (ds), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Francisco Aguabella (perc), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Greg Walker (vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Pablo Tellez (b/vo), Gaylord Birch (ds), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo). Shop; Travel; Watch; Read Id pick-up Carlos where he worked at Tick Tock on 3rd Street, and stop by his house to get his guitar, then off to some gig or other: free concert in the Panhandle or Artist Liberation Front gig or whatever. Donnell Spencer. [30], Livingston declared his support for Donald Trump in March 2016, comparing him to Ronald Reagan.[31]. Then Stan was down listening to the congueros at Aquatic Park when he met this cat named Marcus Malone. In 1987, Livingston ran for governor himself and declared, "You can lay our problems at the hands of politicians." I sat in a few times with Javier and the TJs at El Convoy and started to meet other musicians and bands who played there, like The Strangers. Tonry was forced to resign in May 1977 and run again in the special election for his seat. : Santana : | Bob "Doc" Livingston Bob Livingston [a1042363] 196 CD 61 - 6 61 - 6 Saying that he could only make this call "if I am willing to heed my own words," he announced that he would not only stand down as Republican candidate for Speaker, but would leave the House as well. His district became even more Republican after the 1980 census, when most of the district's share of New Orleans was shifted to the 2nd District. Allegations, however, surfaced of "tombstone" votes for Tonry in both the primary and general election. Chester Thompson is replaced by Freddie Ravel. . (left to right) David Graham, Bill Graham (Santana Management), ?, Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Richard Baker (kbd), ?, David Margen (b), ?, Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Orestes Vilato (perc/vo), Graham Lear (ds), (seated) Ray Etzler (Santana Management), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), Santana #30. (p291), (left to right) Tom Rutley (b), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), James Mingo Lewis (perc), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), Michael Shrieve (ds), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo), Neal Schon (g). [3] The Lost Gonzo Band recorded three nationally released albums with Capitol Records and MCA. 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. Santana Blues Band became our name for the next year and a half. With Murphey and Walker, The Lost Gonzo Band helped bring about the progressive country genre, and along with the redneck rock and outlaw country movements, helpred define a distinct "Austin Sound". (p174), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): The summer of 68 was when everything started to roll for us. This is the first Santana lineup to have an album released. () But I was drinking a lot, and it started catching up to me quickly. Sterling Crew is replaced by Tom Coster. This is where I get off. I ran out to the street, jumped into the car and drove up to San Franciscos Mission District where the band was living in a house together. I was in the band. () We asked David to join us that same night. (p110-111). They heard the conviction. BE SAFE & have fun exploring the rest of the site! Later in 1970 Steve returned to music (after he declined to joined Santana Blues Band back in 1967 only due to his family responsibilities) and teamed up with Rod and Tony again and they formed a new band together called Filet of Soul with singer and organist Billy Dunn (Rod left the band soon thereafter but they continued as a successful funk/originals club band for several years with a new drummer named Steve Koskela). View cart for details. One was the amazing Chester C. Thompson on drums, who had played in Weather Report with Alphonso and later in Genesis. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Keith Jones (b), Walfredo De Los Reyes (ds), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo). "Santana IV" Reunion Band (Santana IV Recording Band): March 2016, (left to right ) Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo), Michael Carabello (perc), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Neal Schon (g), Michael Shrieve (ds). In his autobiography The Universal Tone, Carlos Santana says that Steve LaRosa joins the Santana Blues Band. Bob Doc Livingston is replaced by Johnny Rae. Carlos Santana is asked by his guru Sri Chinmoy to form a group that would play short sets of his songs. Sidemen Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp) not pictured, 2001 California Music Awards. (p306), (left to right ) Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), James Mingo Lewis (perc), Richard Kermode (kbd), Michael Shrieve (ds), Douglas Rauch (b/g), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): That was a really nice combination---TC and Kermode. Jose Pepe Jimenez (ds) Unknown Date, Santana #70. After Tony Lindsays departure, Andy Vargas becomes the only vocalist of the band. (p63), Carlos "El Apache" Santana (b/g), Manuel Delgadillo (g), Antonio Vargas El Bolas (ds), Jorge Burgos (g), Bibi (g). 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