I first became a fan of Carlos Santana back in 1968. I had returned from Vietnam and was discharged from
the Army. A buddy of mine had tickets to the concert at
Fillmore. The list of performers was immense, but all I
can remember is Al Bloomfield, Jefferson Airplane, Janise
Joplin, the Doors, and the Byrds. Not being one of the top names of the day, Santana had to perform during the afternoon while the more recognized names had the nighttime spots.
If I remember correctly, Santana hit the stage around 4
or 5pm, and his first song lasted thirty minutes in length.
Carlos' first big hit was 'Black Magic Woman', but it would
not come out until after this concert. I loved the way he
plays the guitar. It doesn't have to be loud to be good.
While most of the groups of the day blasted out their message, Santana let their music make an impression on
you. Like good wine, Carlos has only gotten better over
the years. He has become a national treasure. Give a
listen to this sample and see if I can make you a fan of
one of the best guitarist in the world...Carlos Santana!
http://youtu.be/ACdwCIld3kE
