Michael Carabello was born on November 18,1947 and is an American musician, best known for playing percussion with Santana during the band's early years.
11 Facts About Michael Carabello
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Michael Carabello is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Later on in life, Michael Carabello wanted to commission a mural depicting Carlos Santana, Bill Graham and himself, somewhere in the Mission District.
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Michael Carabello joined Santana in 1968 shortly before the band signed with Columbia Records, and primarily played congas for the band while occasionally playing piano.
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Michael Carabello appeared on the albums Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III, all of which were internationally successful, and he is depicted with the band in the Woodstock film.
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Michael Carabello co-wrote several songs on those albums, and is the sole writer for the percussion-oriented track "Singing Winds, Crying Beasts" on Abraxas.
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In 1998, Michael Carabello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Santana.
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Michael Carabello is the only member of the Hall of Fame whose primary instrument is congas.
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In 2016, Michael Carabello participated in a reunion of the classic-era Santana lineup for the album Santana IV.
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Michael Carabello formed the short-lived jazz band Cobra in 1975, and then settled into a career of teaching and art.
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Michael Carabello appeared on Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones in 1981.