Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Around a week later I was washing dishes at the Tic Tock. Fifty cents a song. () We were good, and it was a good experience---my first band. I went from believing the world was coming to an end to figuring out what I had to do to stop that from happening. 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. Quote from Michael Shrieve (Facebook March 26, 2020): When I was in high school, I would take a train every morning from Redwood City to Mountain View. () We had two Chester Thompsons. 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. Then Stan was down listening to the congueros at Aquatic Park when he met this cat named Marcus Malone. (left to right) Danny Haro, Carlos Santana, Sergio "Gus" Rodriguez, Unnamed Band #1. 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]. Tony Lindsay is replaced by Alex Ligertwood. Livingston's father, a Roman Catholic, and his mother, an Episcopalian, were divorced when Livingston and his sister were quite young. () I started hanging around with him more and more. Texas Commission on the Art's Touring Roster, duo, with a full band and with the Cowboys & Indians. Title : Live At The Fillmore - 1968. Michael Carabello (perc), Michael Shrieve (ds) not pictured, Santana #72. 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). Facebook. Michael Shrieve is replaced by Ndugu Leon Chancler. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): By the end of 1970, Neal Schon had been hanging around for a while, jamming with us. Freddie Ravel is replaced by David K. Matthews. And I feel so excited, because with these musicians, anything and everything can be transmitted. Santana Smooth Drum Cover (Carlos Santana ft Rob Thomas) Here's our Smooth drum cover! Steve LaRosa remembered that Don told them that Carlos would be a good fit, but Rod Harper remembered that actually Don told them he didn't think he would be a fit because he was pretty good but was very young and Mexican. One of Michaels contributions was his insistence that Santana record Tito Puentes song Oye Como Va, which became one of their biggest hits. Chester Thompson is replaced by Freddie Ravel. His name was Gregg Rolie. Drummers went in and out for a while. Mixed instrumentation, music and cultural lore fuse with Native American, Texas folk and Indian themes that include Bharatanatyam dance, Native American flute and story song, Hindu mythology and cowboy yodeling. (p128). () I knew it was not healthy living. 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. He is currently a Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist. A third percussionist joins the band, Coke Escovedo. Rod Harper is replaced by Bob Doc Livingston (real name Robert Terry Livingstone). Livingston was born in San Antonio, Texas, but was raised in Lubbock. It was Neal. When they picked him up (in Steve's '61 beige Chevrolet Impala) Carlos had tomatoe sause spread on his chest and when they asked him why? Youre Santana? () I sing and play guitar with some guys, and we need a guitar player. Modern Drummer #9 (1979) Modern Drummer. 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! Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Carabello used to go to the beach and play there with whoever was hanging out. Alex Ligertwood is replaced by Greg Walker. (p63), Carlos "El Apache" Santana (b/g), Manuel Delgadillo (g), Antonio Vargas El Bolas (ds), Jorge Burgos (g), Bibi (g). Michael Shrieve is replaced by Walfredo De Los Reyes. Marcus was in jail---for murder. But that was it---there was no official separation announcement, no press release, and no legal agreement. Roemer was slated into a runoff election officially the Louisiana general election. And what a band it was! Well drop everything for you, but you got to drop them. () I knew they were right, but Danny and Gus were my oldest friends in San Francisco. A second percussionist joins the band, Jose Chepito Areas. Karl Perazzo (perc/vo) not pictured. The tape, of approximately 30 minutes duration, started with an uptempo blues instrumental, then talking and tuning, then a long and slow blues instrumental, then talking and tuning again, and finally another uptempo blues instrumental that abruptly ends because the tape ran out while they were playing. (left to right) Rory Butcher, Carlos Santana, Rod Harper, Steve LaRosa, Tony Lenzini, Photographer Jim Marshall in the crowd (right with sunglasses), 3rd Artists Liberation Front Free Fair. Johnny Rae played with Cal Trader and I thought that was just SO cool. () On that night I went straight from the church to El Convoy. () We kept playing into the night. He meets Danny Haro and Sergio Gus Rodriguez with whom he forms an unnamed band, and plays his first gigs in the U.S. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): It was during these two months in 62 that I also met two Mexican American guys who lived in the Mission District and were into some good music. Find Bob Livingstone credit information on AllMusic. (left to right in the back) Danny Haro, Carlos Santana, (left to right) Carlos Santana, Richard Bean, Dany Haro, Sergio Gus Rodriguez, Andy Vargas, Unnamed Band #3. By the mid-1960s, he was active on the Lubbock music scene that was blossoming at the time along with several other Texas music artists such as Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, Terry Allen, Jesse Taylor and David Halley. He was really good---self-taught, a self-made showman. Bob "Doc" Livingston : Robert Terry Livingstone : American drummer, on 'Santana' from 1967 to 1969. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): I also remember clearly that not long after that I ran into Javier on the street. 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 Santana is asked by his guru Sri Chinmoy to form a group that would play short sets of his songs. Come on---why dont you get on the next plane? I wasnt changing my mind. After being fired by Bill Graham for showing up late at the show they were supposed to play at the Fillmore Auditorium on June 17, 1967, Stan Marcum requires from Carlos Santana that Sergio Gus Rodriguez and Danny Haro to be left out of the Santana Blues Band. () He went through our last names. () He can make you feel God in his singing---as he did when he sang Somewhere In Heaven on the Milagro album in 92. However, he lost the Democratic nomination in August to State Representative Ron Faucheux. () I wasnt thinking of disengaging Michael Shireve from the band when he got sick, but that was what happened. His friends from all over the Bay Area loved him because "Gus was always there" for them. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): We went in and started rehearsing some new tunes, but nothing was coming together at first. () We did one gig at the Stonestown YMCA (p121-122), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): After the difficulty I felt leaving Tijuana, what really kept me interested in San Francisco and not wanting to go back was my relationship with girls and music. How he dreamed of playing with them and how this was like a dream come true. (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. (p174), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): We started to look for another conga player, too. [5][6] Faucheux later lost an attempt to unseat New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial in 1982, and was named Secretary of Commerce by Governor Edwin Washington Edwards in 1984. Bob Doc Livingston is replaced by Johnny Rae. The band was going through the East Coast and was at the Felt Forum in New York. He also had a white Gibson SG electric guitar and a little black Vox amp with him. Feb 4, 1981 Roger Ressmeyer, (left to right) Orestes Vilato (perc/vo), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Keith Jones (b), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Santana #32 with Bob Dylan's Band. Bob Livingston's references (2) Carlos Santana. Allegations, however, surfaced of "tombstone" votes for Tonry in both the primary and general election. : Santana : | Bob "Doc" Livingston Bob Livingston [a1042363] 196 CD 61 - 6 61 - 6 Danny Haro is replaced by Don Wehr for the show played at the Grant & Green Salon, San Francisco, CA. Great memories of playing the Fillmore, Avalon and Matrix, etc. (p385), (left to right ) Pablo Tellez (b/vo), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Jose "Chepito" Areas (perc), Graham Lear (ds), Greg Walker (vo), (left to right ) Tom Coster (kbd/vo), Greg Walker (vo), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Graham Lear (ds), Pete Escovedo (perc), David Margen (b). New Orleans, LA April 27, 2019, Mega Nova. London, UK, Santana #5 without Alberto Gianquito (p). Bob Livingston (born Robert Lynn Livingston November 26, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, bass player, and a founding member of The Lost Gonzo Band. Press Conference. Re-incarnation of the 1970 Santana #6 Band without David Brown (b) and Jose Chepito Areas (perc). So one night in New York City we decided to put it out into the world, and we asked if there was a conga player in the audience. However, early in his career, he landed a spot on the powerful Appropriations Committee. () Very seldom will people leave because thet want to. (left to right ) Chad Wilson (Santana Management), Sean Guthrie (bodyguard), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), ?, ? Sahib Malik (hca, vo) plays with the band for a few days, from late September to early October. Bob Livingston. For me, the summer of 1967 was also the summer of decisions. Karl Perazzo joins the band. Michael Carabello Interview by J. Rudy Ramirez (1996): Michael reported leaving the early Santana Blues Band due to a dispute with the other members, who wanted to continue to play while Carlos was in the hospital with tuberculosis. () A young guy Id never seen before put his head through the opening to the kitchen. () At one point he needed a bass player, and he asked me if I wanted to give it a try. [36] Livingston said taking the fundraising assignment for the Louisiana GOP would not in any way undermine the work of The Livingston Group.[36]. [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. Modern Drummer #9 (1979) Modern Drummer. () I didnt stay long with Mocker Manor. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on April 2, 1948. Ndugu Leon Chancler is replaced by Gaylord Birch. Carlos Santana (1st from right), El Convoy Club. Tokyo, Japan, Santana #17. As Santana took the stage at Woodstock, some people in the audience had already heard of this great Latin band with the Mexican lead guitarist, and a few had actually seen them perform, but most of the half-million people in the audience had no idea what to expectwhat amounted to a preview of their soon-to-be-released debut album (all but their encore were from the Santana album). () We jammed on Comin Home Baby. San Francisco International Airport, CA Dec 10, 1971, Santana #11. It was also recorded by Wilkinson and appears on Livingston's new CD, "Up The Flatland Stairs. () We continued as the Santana Blues Band---sometimes just Santana Blues---but as our music started changing we didnt know what style to call it. Livingston has played and collaborated with groups as diverse as Nepal's, Sur Sudha, The Royal Omani Orchestra, with Ood players in the Middle East, Geisha singers in Vietnam, sitar and tabla players in India and Angola drums and choir ensembles. On various occasions, Carlos Santana sits in with his fathers mariachi band Los Cardinales. No. Not unless you put Carabello and Stan on the next plane home. Drummer Dennis Chambers is momentarily replaced by Walfredo De Los Reyes (ds) for the beginning of the Intimate Evening With Santana. "Warrior" reached No. Billy Johnson is replaced by Dennis Chambers. Winston Watson chronicled his incredible 5-year . Tonry was forced to resign in May 1977 and run again in the special election for his seat. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), David Margen (b), Graham Lear (ds), Chris Rhyne (kbd), Russell Tubbs (fl/sax), (left to right ) Alan Pasqua (kbd), Armando Peraza (perc/vo), Alex Ligertwood (g/vo), David Margen (b), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Chris Solberg (g/kbd), Graham Lear (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo). Carlos Santana (g), Sergio Gus Rodriguez (b), Danny Haro (ds). Richard Baker is replaced by Tom Coster and Chester Thompson. Carlos Santanas wife drummer Cindy Blackman-Santana joins the band momentarily for the March 2015 "Corazon" American/Mexican Tour (15 shows). Sidemen Jeff Cressman, William Ortiz become full band members. For a few days, Sergio Gus Rodriguez is not replaced by any bass player. Learn all about Bob Livingston on AllMusic. Donnell Spencer. After the dismantling of The Mocker Manor Blues Band, and before starting the Santana Blues Band in early Feb 1967, Carlos Santana resumes playing with his two friends Haro and Rodriguez (with whom he started the Unnamed Band #1 back in Sept-Oct 1962), plus Michael Carabello. [3] Livingston is a direct descendant of Henry Livingston, who was probably the (then anonymous) author of the poem, The Night Before Christmas,[citation needed]and French Admiral Franois Joseph Paul de Grasse, who together with General George Washington cornered and defeated British General Cornwallis in the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, thereby concluding the American Revolutionary War. Livingston joined Michael Murphey's band playing bass, touring and recording together on Murphey's albums Geronimo's Cadillac and Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir.[2]. The fire that Neal brought was a white, white heat. Tommie Bradford, Jr. is replaced by Billy Johnson. A second vocalist joins the band, Andy Vargas. After Tony Lindsays departure, Andy Vargas becomes the only vocalist of the band. () He thought my last name had the most ring to it. Stan and Carabello were in the room and I said this in front of them. () He stayed with us for almost seven years, into the 80s, and I learned a lot from him. One day I saw the Grateful Dead stop by the Tic Tock in a limousine. () I met Joyce Dunn at a jam in late 64---she was a singer singer, with a real blues energy to her voice. () Most important, Carabello took me to Aquatic Park. 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. (left to right) William Ortiz (tp), Jeff Cressman (tb) Unknown Date, Santana #60 with MC Tracy Chapman. Greg Walker, Alex Ligertwood are replaced by Buddy Miles. Billy Johnson is replaced by Horacio El Negro Hernandez. Honky-tonk, the stripper song, Green Onions, Hideaway. () 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. sponsored tours to over 30 countries for Bob & Tucker Livingston. Jose Chepito Areas is replaced by Pete Escovedo. Meanwhile, I was sitting in more at El Convoy, playing with their house band---not the TJs---and I started to get good at it. This, together with his conservative stances on most issues, made him popular with his constituents, most of whom had never been previously represented by a Republican. (left to right) Billy Cobham (ds), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), John McLaughlin (g/p), Carlos Santana/John McLaughlin Band. They give public performances and educational workshops and performances in Texas schools and theaters. Bob Livingston - 1967-69; Michael Shrieve - 1969-74, 1988; Ndugu Leon Chancler - 1974-76, 1988; Gaylord Birch - 1976, 1991; Graham Lear - 1976-84, 1985-87; Chester C. Thompson - 1984; Walfredo Reyes - 1989-91, 1992-93; Billy Johnson - 1991, 1994, 2000-2001; Rodney Holmes - 1993-94, 1997-2000; Tommie Bradford - 1994 We had our little band that had no name. He has acted as Chairman of the Austin Music Commission, and serves on the board of directors at the Texas Music Museum. Doug Rauch (b) travels with them for the European tour. (p81) (p80-81), El Convoy Club's House Band: 1961-Summer 1962. (pilot), Cindy Blackman-Santana (ds), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), ?, Tommy Anthony (rhythm g), Benny Rietveld (b), Ray Greene (vo, tb), Paoli Mejias Ramos (perc/vo), David K. Mathews (kbd/vo), ?, Andy Vargas (vo). Twitter. () I started to learn about phrasing. David Margen is replaced by Keith Jones. During one committee session, he brandished an alligator skinning knife, a Bowie knife, and a machete to demonstrate his seriousness as a budget-cutter. This instantly made him one of the most powerful members of Congress. (), (left to right ) Michael Shrieve (ds), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo) (bottom), Jose Chepito Areas (perc), David Brown (b), Michael Carabello (perc). 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. For me, he became a mentor and a tutor and a divine angel. Ndugu brought Greg to a rehearsal at SIR in San Francisco, and that was it. After seeing Carlos Santana play with Michael Bloomfield at the Fillmore Auditorium in January 1967, Tom Fraser invites Carlos Santana to jam with his friend Gregg Rolie. 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. (left to right) Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Pabo Tellez (b/vo), Santana #24 with Joel Badie (mc/hand perc) (5th from left) London, UK, Santana #28. John Stacy. (p202), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), David Brown (b), Johnny Rae (ds), Michael Carabello (perc), Gregg Rolie (kbd/vo). Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Dennis Chambers (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Tony Lindsay (vo), Andy Vargas (vo), Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp), Tommy Anthony (rhythm g), Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Dennis Chambers (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Freddie Ravel (kbd/vo), Tony Lindsay (vo), Andy Vargas (vo), Jeff Cressman (tb), William Ortiz (tp), Tommy Anthony (rhythm g). Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): The summer of 1967 was the Summer of Love in most peoples minds. Chester Cortez Thompson is replaced by Graham Lear. [3] The Lost Gonzo Band recorded three nationally released albums with Capitol Records and MCA. Quote from ? () But I was drinking a lot, and it started catching up to me quickly. He currently lives in Austin and continues his work with Cowboys & Indians, The Lost Gonzo Band and on his solo career. Eventually, Murphey and Walker's interchangeable band condensed into their own group, called The Lost Gonzo Band. Armando Peraza (perc) not pictured Chuck Pulin, Santana #18 with Deborah Santana (seated), Santana #22. He is a descendant of the Livingston family of New York, whose members include Philip, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence; Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, a co-author of the Declaration and author of the Louisiana Purchase; his younger brother, Edward, Aide de Camp and later Secretary of State to President Andrew Jackson, and who had earlier in his career held the same Congressional seat (La-1) as Bob Livingston. 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. A second guitarist joins the band, Neal Schon. One was the amazing Chester C. Thompson on drums, who had played in Weather Report with Alphonso and later in Genesis. He also sits in at El Convoy. Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has 68 candles on his birthday cake today. Real Name: Robert Terry Livingstone Profile: American drummer, on 'Santana' from 1967 to 1969. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Feeling the music was the first lesson, but money was a big part of it for my dad. One of the people that worked at the shop was drummer John Rae, and he was super nice to me. "Billy" Guste Jr. Livingston resigned his position as head of the state attorney general's organized crime unit in 1976 when he won the Republican nomination for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District, encompassing roughly half of New Orleans and many of its surrounding suburbs. () They used to let this circle of conga players play. () My mom told me she had spent all the money. Well be your managers, they said. Carlos Santana (g/perc/vo), Benny Rietveld (b), Gaylord Birch (ds), Raul Rekow (perc/vo), Karl Perazzo (perc/vo), Chester Thompson (kbd/vo), Tony Lindsay (vo). (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). Doug Rauch (b) not pictured. At one point, Carlos can be heard asking whether they had a joint or some weed, which they almost always did! London, UK, Santana #7. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Ndugu left and recommended Gaylord. [10] Two days later, on December 19, 1998, during the final impeachment debates in the House of Representatives, Livingston reiterated his call for Clinton to resign. Michael Carabello is replaced by Marcus Malone. (p60-61). Theyre weekend musicians; youre not. (p129-130), Carlos Santana (g), Sergio Gus Rodriguez (b), Danny Haro (ds), Michael Carabello (perc). This was when we decided to let Doc Livingston go---he kind of fired himself, really. The Livingston Group's clients have included Citigroup, the United States Chamber of Commerce, and Verizon Communications. Making us late at the Fillmore kind of sealed it, but if anybody was going to tell them, I would have to be the one. They have nine (9) grandchildren. 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. (p383), (left to right) Ray Etzler (Santana Management), Tom Coster (kbd/vo), ? A list of all Santana touring bands involving Carlos Santana as a permanent member. Songs for Walker include "Public Domain" (1975 Ridin' High) (co-written with Gary P. Nunn), "Head Full of Nothin'" (co-written with Rick Fowler), and "It's a Good Night for Singing" (1976 It's a Good Night for Singing), "Roll on Down the Road" (1977 A Man Must Carry On), "Bittersweet" (1981 Reunion), "Gonzo Compadres" (1993 Viva Luckenbach), "Life's Too Short" (1996 Scamp), "Wanted for Love" co-written with Lane Bybee (1998 Cowboy Boots and Bathing Suits). Subscribe & . Alphonso Johnson is replaced by Myron Dove. [2] [5], Livingston's song "Love Cannot Be Broken" was in the soundtrack of Nobelity- a documentary about the world as seen through the eyes of various Nobel laureates, directed and produced by Turk Pipkin. "[12] The same day, Flynt released a press release saying he was investigating tips about four alleged affairs Livingston had had. (left to right) Armando Peraza (perc/vo), James "Mingo" Lewis (perc), Santana #12. () We also had David Sancious in that band. () I asked Neal to join not because I was thinking about who played which parts or that it would free me up---it was much more about adding more flames to the band, the sound and energy we had together. 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. Myron Dove is replaced by Benny Rietveld. Carlos Santana plays bass and guitar with The Strangers. Watson energized Dylan fans and Bob Dylan himself with his joyful and dynamic drumming style, as he helped launch Dylan's "Never Ending Tour" in 1992 that continues to this day. Follow Bob Livingston on. () Asking him to record and tour with us was Shrieves idea. It was Carabello who came up with the idea. 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. Stan and Ron listened to me talk. In July 2006, their son Richard died after being electrocuted by a live wire while trimming a tree damaged by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.[4]. It was not clear to me at that time-or now-at whose direction or at what expense Mr. Livingston was seeking the removal of Ambassador Yovanovitch. (p292-293), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): But at the end of 1971, Santana was falling apart. (p152-153-154-155), Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Our name wasnt even on the poster, but at least we had a name. So, after that first rehearsal together, they knew immediately that Carlos was the perfect fit for them. & Susan Walker. Joel Badie (master of ceremony, hand perc) joins the band during the European tour. Quote from Carlos Santana (The Universal Tone 2014): Thats how things flowed in San Francisco. I said, You know, let me check my schedule. Just kidding! 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