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Occupation (s) Musician. Instrument (s) Drums. percussion. Years active. 1965–present. Michael Shrieve (born July 6, 1949) is an American drummer, percussionist, and composer. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Santana, playing on the band's first seven albums from 1969 to 1974. [1]
Jul 6, 2023 · Shrieve was Santana’s drummer, playing alongside percussionists Michael Carabello and Jose Chepito Areas, and the gig was a 45-minute, midday set at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in August 1969. He was the second-youngest musician on stage during the entire three-day run.
In 2016, Rolling Stone listed him among the “100 Greatest Drummers,” and in 2011 the same magazine’s readers chose him as one of the “Top 10 Drummers of All Time.”. As the original drummer for Santana, Michael was the youngest performer at Woodstock at age 19.
Apr 18, 2016 · Shrieve is back with Santana for a reunion tour featuring the "classic" lineup of guitarists Carlos Santana and Neal Schon, keyboardist-vocalist Gregg Rolie and percussionist Michael Carabello. Santanta is currently touring with fellow rock titans Journey.
Sep 25, 2020 · Santana drummer Michael Shrieve and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid give us the view behind the drum kit and illustrate the scope of the record's influence.