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Truth. And he was outta his mind on acid during these performances. Said the stage was spinning and the guitar neck was writhing like a snake. He was making the faces while just trying to control it.
Bill Graham who managed both Santana and ChicagoTransit Authority made sure to arrange Chicago had another gig to play Aug 17 '69 so Santana could have their timeslot at Woodstock. Kath Cetera and co. were not amused.
Probably the only group that "broke" at Woodstock and Soul Sacrifice was indeed definitive. Fabulous performance.
ReplyDeleteTruth. And he was outta his mind on acid during these performances. Said the stage was spinning and the guitar neck was writhing like a snake. He was making the faces while just trying to control it.
ReplyDeleteThis performance of Soul Sacrifice is probably what secured Santana's career.
ReplyDeleteBill Graham who managed both Santana and ChicagoTransit Authority made sure to arrange Chicago had another gig to play Aug 17 '69 so Santana could have their timeslot at Woodstock. Kath Cetera and co. were not amused.
ReplyDeleteWOW, I had no idea about any of that. Carlos tripping or the Chicago slight. Friggin' Graham, master manipulator.
ReplyDeleteMaster manipulator, indeed. Even his (((name))) is a manipulation:
ReplyDeleteWolodia Grajonca originally.