Michael Carabello

Michael Carabello (born November 18, 1947) is an American musician.

Background

Carabello's grandparents on one side were from Puerto Rico.[1]

Musical career

Between 1968 and 1971 Carabello was one of three percussionists in the Latin rock group Santana, along with Michael Shrieve and José Areas. During this period Santana recorded their first three albums, Santana, Abraxas and Santana III.[2] He particularly played congas.[3] He also occasionally played piano.[4]

In 1975 Carabello formed the band Cobra along with José "Chepito" Areas and former manager of Sly & the Family Stone manager Charles "Buddah" Garcia. The band also included Gregory Popeye Aleander, Gregg Watt, Freddie Anchetta, Al Redwine, Al Moody, Fernando Aaragon, and Georgia, a brunette singer.

In 1998 Carabello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Santana.[5]

Writing credits

Carabello wrote "Singing Winds, Crying Beasts" on Abraxas alone (he also played piano on this track).[6]. He co-wrote "Batuka", "No One to Depend on" and "Toussaint L'Overture" on Santana III. Several songs on Santana are credited to the whole band, which included Carabello.

Personal life

Carabello married Linda Houston in the Presidio Chapel on Saturday night September 18, 2010. Carabello and Houston were classmates at Mission High and re-met last year at a 40th high school reunion. Carabello now resides in Connecticut.

References
  1. https://www.gonbops.com/artists/michael-carabello/
  2. Molden, Nigel. "SANTANA - Evolution". charlie-heavner.com. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. https://www.gonbops.com/artists/michael-carabello/
  4. https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/april-1984-michael-carabello-return-to-the-jungle/
  5. "Santana". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  6. https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/april-1984-michael-carabello-return-to-the-jungle/


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