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    Michael Carabello

    American percussionist (born 1947)

    Michael Carabello

    Carabello in 1971

    Born (1947-11-18) November 18, 1947 (age 77)
    San Francisco, California, U.S.
    GenresRock
    OccupationPercussionist
    Years active1960s–present
    Formerly ofSantana

    Musical artist

    Michael Carabello (born November 18, 1947) is an American musician, best known for playing percussion with Santana during the band's early years.

    He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    Early life

    Carabello was born in San Francisco and has Puerto Rican ancestry;[1] he grew up in the city's Mission District.[2] Later on in life, Carabello wanted to commission a mural depicting Carlos Santana, Bill Graham and himself, somewhere in the Mission District.[3]

    Santana

    Carabello joined Santana in 1968 shortly before the band signed with Columbia Records,[4] and primarily played congas for the band while occasionally playing p