Carlos Santana
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“You Couldn’t Get the Information Because People Were Making It up on the Spot”: June Millington of Fanny Recalls Life in the Late-’60s Rock Scene
By Sue Foley published
As one of the first all-female rock and roll bands to enjoy major-label status their place in music history is undisputed

Here’s Why Santana’s ‘Abraxas’ Is a Lesson in Finding Your Own Voice on Guitar
By Jim Campilongo published
The band’s ‘Billboard’ number one album remains the most focused and concise album from Carlos’s group

The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century
By Guitar Player Staff published
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

“The Ultimate Destination for Guitar Players is to Create Heaven and Wonderment”: 5 Spiritual Lessons for Guitarists by Carlos Santana
By Michael Molenda published
We celebrate the Grammy-winning guitarist’s 75th birthday with this insightful interview extract from the GP archive.

“I Love Santana. But I Think That It’s Vital for People to Recognize That There Are Many Other Important Players”: Beto Martinez Talks Inspiration
By James Volpe Rotondi published
From chunk to chicha, Latin rock's leading light reveals his most important influences.

The Story of Carlos Santana's Psychedelic "Strat"
By Richard Bienstock last updated
This hallucinogenic, “magical realist” guitar perfectly matches Santana's musical aesthetic and spiritual vision.

Watch Carlos Santana Bringing Mesa/Boogie Amps and Yamaha Guitars to the Masses
By Rod Brakes, Dave Hunter published
Video Here’s why the Grammy-winning legend was a guitar gear innovator.

Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff published
Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.
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