Carlos Santana drummer, Michael Shrieve , interviewed on the first time he met Santana.

On the 50th anniversary of Woodstock Michael Shrieve (drummer for Carlos Santana) and Greg Errico (drummer for Sly and the Family Stone) answered questions from a live audience in San Francisco's Mission District (2019)
Michael Shrieve was interviewed on the first time he met Carlos Santana.

[@broncodeviltexas]

At least once a month I watch Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock .

[@donaldbowehr]

Santana's perfomance at Woodstock was amazing.

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@vinniemoran7362]

Haha, me too.

[@josephjohnson7256]

I watch it more often than that!

[@TeleCaster66]

One of the only drum solos I've ever liked, Toad (Ginger Baker) and Moby Dick are the 2 others.

[@RevMikeBlack]

Michael's performance on the first four Santana albums was absolutely first rate. His performance on Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock completely off the scale... truly one of the best highlights of the Woodstock movie.

[@dekalbes335]

Amen.....

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@SteveSparx]

he was trippin balls deluxe

[@seancanney4547]

His drumming Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock was awesome!

[@vegaslimoguy2376]

Tanglewood drum solo was the better of the two!

[@janalkema9320]

As a teen that infamous drum solo blew my tiny mind! I spent countless hours learning every single bar and loved playing along. Thank you Michael!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@donloughrey1615]

Great story. The look on his face at Woodstock was priceless. He knew that he completely nailed. The best performance I've seen. Thanks for posting this.

[@donaldbowehr]

Couldn't agree more!

[@WD5035]

Agree. 😊

[@gustavobro2484]

His performance at Woodstock was simply incredible and so young!!!!!!!!!!✌️❤️

[@donaldbowehr]

I agree ! Thanks for the view !

[@yrulooknatme]

exactly what I was thinking. the best !

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

That’s the way I’ll remember him as a cute young kid who was one hell of a drummer

[@truthmatters1950]

Cometh the hour, cometh the man! My all time drumming performance, so fit for the event, the band, the music, the moment - all the stars aligned.

[@philipdobbins2769]

HE ruled at Woodstock

[@paulmolkenbur5546]

I'd like to add this comment about this guy. I saw him on the film Woodstock when I was 15 years old. This guy's throat disguise drumsolo was completely completely incredible. I couldn't get over he wasn't that much older than me. Then I played drums for years and I'm a singer songwriter with autumn hill records and I can tell you. This guy's drum solo was just absolutely to this day just listened to it. He was a great great drummer. I have a lot of respect for him and every time I see it on the old film. Is still one of the best? It's just amazing can't say enough good about him god bless you my friend

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Phenomenal drummer when he was young….blew everyone away..

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@fredfloyd68]

Michael is a fantastic drummer...so much talent as well as Carlos and the band...Beautiful bunch of guys.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@ttaylor1808]

Was at the Santana show at Woodside High School, Redwood City (1967 or 68) that Michael Shrieve talks about being in the audience. It's a Beautiful Day ( White Bird) was their opening band. Santana's show was phenomenal, magical, full of energy, and still resonates. With Shrieve joining Santana and as shown by performance at Woodstock he increased the energy and magic exponentially.

[@donaldbowehr]

Santana had mucho energy back in the day..... Try listening to Tanglewood gig....It's somewhere on KZbin...Sanatana was peaking at this performance.

[@scottyg5403]

One of the greatest of all time! Love his playing! A true pioneer!

[@donaldbowehr]

I agree! Thaks for viewing !

[@tomharris8263]

Truly one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was so intense and a showman as well. His drum set was so simple to get such a great sound. Thanks Michael.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@B4NDllKOOT_]

Love how he’s still spreading his life stories even after this pandemic, his performances here on KZbin probably got a fuck ton more views during it. Amazing Drummer who’s recognition is growing.

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@b4ned]

one of the greatest drummers...ever.

[@donaldbowehr]

I agree! Thanks for the view !

[@frankuijens8059]

What he did on caravanserai stil lingergs on. Composer Every Stap Of The Way. Deep respect

[@nilespeterson7178]

I don't care if this 'dates me' but Michael, when I was a mere child, we both were. I as I walked into a place called the 'Music Odessey' on Wilshire Blvd in WLA looking for anything/something to buy to pique my penchant yearnings for rhythm and rock/Latin music, I heard Santana's first album and I heard you drumming on the Soul Sacrifice track, and I never looked back. I've tried and I've cried to replicate your drum solo to that epic song. Thanks for changing my life, and my musical excitements!

[@theeardrafter]

Dear Lord I'm Glad I found this .....What a treasure in my lifetime

[@davidbeal8054]

Starting at age 10, I played drum kit for 45 years, and Michael's performance at Woodstock has always been one of my greatest inspirations. I can still watch it and just Smile, Smile, Smile.

[@donaldbowehr]

Keep smiling and thanks for the view !

[@miguelcejas1522]

Cuando vi la película en el cine fui con amigos me gustaron los demás pero cuando apareció Santana ahí fue mi más expresión no dejaba de aplaudir después de escuchar el punteo Dr Viola el solo de batería y el final para toda la vida me quedo grabado esa actuación única y hendrix

[@mootamoonta261]

One of my favorite ever drum sets of all time. Santana Woodstock. Fantastic. Kind regards UK.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for listening

[@billyvitale8994]

A real icon.. wonderful story .thank you. All the best to Michael.. thanks for making a difference!!!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great drummer. He's been honing-his-craft . . . for a long time. I even loved his stuff with Novo Combo. Always Latin-infused rhythms.

[@donaldbowehr]

He's a great drummer...Thanks for the view !

[@catelewis7223]

Ah... a great story, thanks for sharing. I love your drumming and Carlos. I hope to hear you both collaborate again soon.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@hugomejia593]

Great drummer appreciate your work in Woodstock very hot man congratulations you were great

[@donaldbowehr]

He was a great drummer !

[@lastdaysguitar]

Michael Shrieve! Now HERE is a GREAT drummer, who along with Mitch Mitchell that should be considered among the very greatest.

[@donaldbowehr]

Michael was one of the great ones ! Thanks for the view !

[@mikemandel5775]

Just a brilliant drummer!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@amberpodesta9248]

Great Interview !

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks.... Great story on how he met Carlos Santana

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@toreckman8899]

I listen to super sessions all the time. Never did I think Michael Shrieve sat in on that. Great story and now I enjoy the tracks more. Bloomfield didn’t show up one day. It was then I gained respect for stills guitar playing.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@joannevincent2035]

Michael's story of his entrance to the "party" is astounding!!!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view Joanne!

[@frankuijens8059]

Hello you people, this guy whas the composer of one of the greatest songs ever: Every Step of the Way. Play it loud and for Michael. What A Gift!!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the info!

[@nightfallstrings849]

An honor to be in the same stage with Santana I’m honored just to own one of his PRS se edition guitar it’s his first PRS that he used with the yellow and black pickups . I only play his music on that guitar. That’s the honest truth

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@willwilliams7491]

Nice to hear this story from the horses mouth! Inspired by Santana's performance at Woodstock, I actually played an outdoor concert in RI, opening with Soul Sacrifice. We had a very capable drummer and had the crowd on their feet, thanks to the popularity of that song. As a guitar player, I never got the chance to meet Santana but another star of the Woodstock concert by the name of Jimi Hendrix. Shaking his hand was a memorable experience and I believe I still channel his essence when on stage. I have since opened for Johnny Cash and Sammy Davis Jr and shared the stage with Merle Haggard, The Dramatics and The Pointer Sisters. The tour goes onward.

[@donaldbowehr]

Great story...Thanks for the view !

[@samsmith4216]

The coolest and one of the greatest rock drummers in the history of rock. Michael does not get enough mention in conversations...but he's as great as Bonham for sure.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@wotizit2937]

Awesome!

[@donaldbowehr]

Glad you liked it ...

[@robinbanks610]

Michael✌️❤️

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@scotthouston1737]

This dude is one of the greatest drummers of all time . I mean have you seen the Woodstock movie.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@samphillips9104]

Great drummer

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@johnn8117]

Don’t know why but I got goosebumps listening to this. It’s karma. Life is karma.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@farber2]

Have always loved this guy. Combo Novo? anyone?

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for viewing

[@louisgreen3915]

Man I really wanna see the full interview.

[@donaldbowehr]

I'll be posting additional footage from the interview in the future.....

[@peterstone9]

He wrote "Every step of the way"........the mona lisa of Santana

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@luisburgos7187]

Exelent he is an Special Drummers .1970 festival.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@rudychavez4569]

It’s all about the timing!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@davidbentrin1088]

Santana was great at woodstock ... carlos high as a kite on acid pulling that incredible tone out of his amp ... michaels great playing - the whole band was killing it ... kids now are trying to get that out of a computer - not going to happen ... santana was as organic and analog as life itself ....

[@donaldbowehr]

Computers will never capture the sound of classic rock...

[@tomitstube]

great drummer, and doesn't get enough recognition for his playing.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@ajarnett5814]

Don’t forget about his work with HSAS.

[@donaldbowehr]

I won't. Thanks for the view!

[@chill2363]

Great song to audition drummers ...also manic depression from hendrix was another...

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@terryallen9546]

So, I have heard the band was on LSD on Woodstock stage. I've always wondered how that boy could be on LSD and play so well.

[@donaldbowehr]

LSD opens the mind !

[@terryallen9546]

@@donaldbowehr I have very little personal experience, but I'd have to say...if it opens minds, it sure lets in a lot of stuff that isn't really there (I'm not talking bad stuff). At least in each of my three experiences, that was the case. I remember them like it was yesterday. Well, it might have been four experiences. Anyway, I don't know how I could have focused like he did. I'm 70. Wasn't at Woodstock, but was sure in the S.F. bay area.

[@andyokus5735]

He was so young and skinny. He was a great looking kid. He was so creative, passionate and powerful. I was truly impressed hearing him at Woodstock. Looks like he's had some problems aging. No disrespect. Great story!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks Andy !

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@davisworth5114]

what a stupid comment.

[@rtuinstra]

me too

[@Bobcagon]

SANTANA? Who is this Santana ….we asked before Woodstock. Then we saw this drummer guy and we knew.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@cactusjackNV]

Who's the dork with the Iphone thinking he's capturing history...on stage! They did arrange for someone to record official footage of this...right??

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@WallyBernhardt]

And if he didn't walk into the studio that night, who knows.

[@Andy-ok7ev]

I. As. Every one. Watched woodstock at. The movie. Theater. Wow. Who. Does. That. M. Shirley. Years. Later seen. In. Detroit. Novo. Combo

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@carlschreffler3213]

Forgot to list HSAS

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view

[@carlschreffler3213]

HAGAR - SCHON - ANDERSON - SHRIEVE HSAS

[@axiomist4488]

Is that the cute little kid that played at Woodstock with Santana !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????? What the hell happened to him. Daaaaaaaamn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@LaMusicade4]

We’re fat

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@MrManFid_]

This is what he has become. Pay attention......

[@donaldbowehr]

What do you mean by that ?

[@hbbreakers433]

looks like he has a food baby

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@ExtremeRecluse]

His performance at Woodstock was iconic.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@phillacey878]

The greatest drum solo of all time SOUL SACRAFICE mind blowing to watch Micheals energy as he blew everyones mind with SANTANA at Woodstock when music was real.

[@donaldbowehr]

"When music was real" - love it !

[@johnchristian1545]

I agree. Of all the drum solos I have seen, his is still the best.

[@thelakeman5207]

So glad they got this on film. I'm amazed at how old he is, that is, til I looked in the mirror! Good Lord, who's that old man looking back at me?????????????

[@blujay9191]

That Woodstock version of Soul Sacrifice is perhaps the best live performance of a rock band that I know of.

[@andyr-le1vx]

@@johnchristian1545 a good 👍😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@dekalbes335]

One of the greatest Drummers that ever lived.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@Ireland831]

That performance to me might be the most intense live performance ever captured on film. The drum solo is epic.

[@maureenkuebler6285]

That performance transended the physical world !

[@donaldbowehr]

I agree! Thanks for the view !

[@spoonful1018]

check out Danny Seraphine in Chicago - I'm a Man, Lenox, MA (1970)

[@davidotness6199]

Oh, this is choice! I last saw Michael at the Seattle Pop Festival July of 69. I was "working" there at age 18 and have some great stories to tell from that 3 day weekend. Among them was going backstage (under the stage) and it was wall to wall creme de la creme of the best rock and roll had to offer. I'll never forget seeing Michael jamming with a snare, high hat and bass drum with Chuck Berry and... I'll be damned if I can remember who the other cat was, but it was so over the top cool to be there, a drummer myself, just trippin' through that moment and all it represented to me. And still does after all of these years. Thanks Michael, thanks to all who made that scene what it was and remains: inimitable. And kudos to Boyd Grafmyre who had the vision to ultimately become one of the great unsung Northwest rock promoters of that era; and who hired a couple of off-the-street hitch-hiking hippie kids for "security" in what became for them a very close-to nirvana experience much like seeing the Beatles up very, very close in 1966. Lucky us.

[@donaldbowehr]

Great Story David ! Stay tuned, as I will be uploading more vintage videos soon.

[@BST-lm4po]

Great story! Michael's a great drummer! I always enjoy hearing about great musicians in their early years, because Ive always wondered if their skills were largely natural or from years of hard work. (I guess comparing my own unimpressive skill level to theirs. Lol). And when I see a young man not even out of highschool playing at such a high level,...I realize that most of these phenomenal musicians from the 60's & 70's have been blessed with a natural gift of musical talent.

[@donaldbowehr]

I agree. Michael had a innate ability to play the drums, as did many other of the musicians in the band. Thanks for the view !

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@communitypark2313]

A very lovely & well crafted comment...thank you for your input. From someone who graduated HS the year of Woodstock...the 'awe' of these masterful musician's talents only becomes more fully comprehended with the passage of time. Sadly, we have & are losing so many of these 'maestros'.

[@davisworth5114]

add to that they weren't f##king about with iPhones.

[@bobburroughs6241]

Lovely guy, great stories. Immortalised at Woodstock.

[@donaldbowehr]

Several were immortalized at Woodstock! Thanks for viewing my post!

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@rbjax2001]

Legend. Dude went beast mode at Woodstock.

[@donaldbowehr]

Ha ! "Beast Mode" - that's good !!

[@jefffelderman2409]

I had the privilege of attending Woodstock and did not know who the band Santana was.....yet! After having my mind blown by them, I became an instant fan. His drum solo on SOUL SACRIFICE is the stuff of legends.

[@donaldbowehr]

Awesome that you attended Woodstock. Santana was virtually unknown at Woodstock. They were only paid 700 dollars to perform ...

[@bloozswami]

Same with me. I was close to the stage. Being from the N.Y. area I thought it was a Puerto Rican Band. But, they were introduced as the Santana Blues Band I think. Cannot recall. But, it changed my life! Met the band in a small club in Minneapolis a few months later. No stage. Two complete shows two feet away. Yikes!!

[@jackwalker1822]

I believe that Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that Santana was the best music act of the entire Woodstock festival. The entire band was incredible but Michael and Carlos were on some kind of level of stratosphere that cannot even be put into words.

[@christopherkahn6522]

Michael Shrieve is one of the best rock drummers ever. He is unbelievably good.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@terryandrews7271]

Love you man I'll never forget your performance at Woodstock

[@donaldbowehr]

Shrieve and Santana's performance at Woodstock was incredible.

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@gerardmiranda8657]

Que bueno que exista gente de diferentes nacionalidades unidas por la música, como estos 2 grandes, Mike y carlos

[@donaldbowehr]

Mike y Carlos fueron grandes músicos. Gracias por ver mi video.

[@Dang...]

Thanks for posting this! Michael Shrieve is a brilliantly creative musician, and a fine human being as well. Thanks for your musical contributions to the world Michael!

[@donaldbowehr]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lloydrobeau5126]

One of the best, BEST musicians/ drummer WOW !! LOVE Michael's sound/ style, so good !! 🎶🥁

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@derbypreston5547]

My story’s too long to tell but I met Michael when I was 16 and he must have been 17! We hung out when he play with Santana at my HS in Danville/ Walnut Creek California Pre first album

[@donaldbowehr]

Cool Story Derby....Thank for the view !

[@user-cg7dg7uv8f]

"Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock is one of the greatest moments in rock and roll history

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@WestCoastAthletic]

Wowwwww.. what a great story. And what a great guy.. legendary and quite possibly the all time best drummer in the galaxy.

[@donaldbowehr]

Glad you liked the video. There's two other Shrieve interviews on my channel !

[@fitnessisgood4u]

Great story. I always remember looking at his hands on that gig. He must have been taught properly. His left hand technique in particular was just perfect

[@donaldbowehr]

I think so too!

[@johnjaco5544]

He's a great guy and a good drummer Thanks Michael

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view! There is a third Shrieve interview on my KZbin channel as well.

[@supermamamaxi]

At 16 years old he was better than any drummer.

[@donaldbowehr]

He was very good at a young age !

[@garyfield56]

...before michael joined carlos in s.f., he was in a local band in santa clara, called the "tumbling titanics"...pat crabtree played drums then, and michael played guitar i think...back in '66 or so.....

[@donaldbowehr]

Good Rock N Roll trivia ! Thanks for the view !

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Incredible musician that I was lucky to have crossed paths with.....The Saturday afternoon I walked on to the field at the original Woodstock and Santana was on stage.....Several times at the Fillmore East....years later in the back of my cab in the early eighties....Soul Sacrifice is a must listen at least once a year.

[@donaldbowehr]

Great to hear that the Woodstock audience is still out there !

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

I loved his intensity during Santanas Woodstock performance.

[@donaldbowehr]

Great Performance! Thanks for the view !

[@AnteroSports]

This is simple... 29,032... No one in the history of this planet has ever stood higher than 29,032 feet above sea level... Michael Shrieve stood atop 29,032... With his Woodstock performance NO DRUMMER IN HISTORY has ever performed at a higher level! Period... End of story... End of debate...

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@WhiskeySam1]

Pause for a minute and consider a cultural / musical environment where a teenage kid can walk into a hall like the Fillmore and sit down with Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@rpgthunderthudd2827]

If you're asking yourself who is this guy? You really need to watch Santana at Woodstock, I believe Michael was only 19 yrs. old at the time, and he sounds like a skilled, seasoned jazz fusion drummer. He was absolutely amazing, and that (I believe, as I said) was when he was only 19 yrs. old. RPG.🚯☢

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view! Michael was a bad ass !

[@mickberry164]

He had just turned 20 on July 6.

[@michaelfoubister4339]

It was Woodstock 94 I was working it with Ace audio visual my friend Louie Appel was going to do a musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix and needed drums to play we were on the south stage we asked the cranberries can we use your drums so we could do a musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix they said no the next band on was zucchero with Michael shreve on drums we asked Michael if we could use your drums so we could do a musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix Michael says no problem so thanks to Michael shreve great guy !!!!!!!!

[@donaldbowehr]

Great Story ! Thanks for the view !

[@thebreathalyzer]

Michael is wonderful. Such a great musician, he was the perfect fit for that band.

[@donaldbowehr]

The entire percussionist section was perfect. Thanks for the view.

[@thebreathalyzer]

@@donaldbowehr For sure. Pure magic

[@Goomer]

The Woodstock footage of Soul Sacrifice is one of my Favorite music videos. It was exciting, multiracial band in the 60's making universal music that gave Pop Music Dignity.

[@donaldbowehr]

Well said ........Thanks for the view !

[@drumzyful]

I met Michael at the house Santana had in San Jose in the summer of 69. I was a 17 y/o runaway and hung out with him for a couple days doing acid. I remember a party we went to in Redwood City and we were playing drums on everything all around the house! We had such a blast and he said I was a natural, lol. I seriously doubt he remembers me and I don't know if it's the acid haze or what but I didn't remember he was Santana's drummer until I saw the Woodstock movie! Michael is really great! I didn't start playing the drums until I turned 50 and 18 years later, I started getting more serious taking weekly lessons for almost 2 years now with a great teacher, Don Worth of Portland, OR who has some open slots for new students if anyone is interested. He has a funny story about Michael renting equipment out of his Dad's drum shop; he showed up on a warm summer day in a fur coat but he was cool! 😎

[@donaldbowehr]

Great Story ! And thanks for the view !

[@annlord928]

He's such a nice guy! No pretences about him!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@davehilljr.coaching]

I interviewed Michael Shrieve about his new album Drums of Compassion in case anyone is interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHbXnJKGltqDoa8

[@luiscorro1924]

He is among rock s best drummer ! Hope Santana band does another album. The Santana IV, left me wanting more.

[@donaldbowehr]

They may do another album !

[@leevjr686]

Taste and technique are what its all about on any instrument and Shrieve has both to the extreme. More than what you know, how it comes across, how it affects the listener is everything in music. I would call him a happy technician. ... chops forever! Saw him close up at a Louisiana festival and I'm having fun remembering how spellbinding he was. The Iron Butterfly drummer did a similar solo too but Santana featured the other percussionists and the Latin thing is big around New Orleans.

[@kelvynification]

I used to hang out with Michael at Privates in New York back in the day. He explained how he felt that his bass drum was the earth and his cymbals were the sky. Great guy:)

[@donaldbowehr]

Great Story and thanks for viewing.....

[@ggstylz]

An incredibly talented and artistic drummer. I’ve spent hundreds of hours over the years practicing to his recordings with Santana and in particular the Santana III album. It’s simply stunning!

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@sambobellyake8079]

I was at Woodstock as well from the beginning and when Santana played it was like an out of body experience

[@donaldbowehr]

You’re lucky to witness the musical history that was made that day !

[@johnslattery2371]

Every time I watch that video, I still get the chills, Certainly one of the most memorable performances ever

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@sylvialenz84]

He used to be so gorgeous!😢

[@troy-from-cjrc]

I first heard of him when he was with Novo Combo back in the day, very solid drummer.

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view !

[@glenkepic3208]

Insanely Great !!! Santana at Woodstock,,,nuff said. III was my fave but anyone remember Automatic Man ? Mike with Pat Thrall. Couple of good songs there :)

[@donaldbowehr]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the view !! Santana kicked ass at Woodstock !!

[@marcrogers1051]

I don't think there's a song on the Automatic Man album that I don't like. I think "There's A Way" is my favorite though.

[@donaldbowehr]

I'm going to be posting Part 2 of the interview soon, so stay tuned.......

[@flyinpigmusic331]

I wish more people knew about Automatic Man and also Go. Michael Shrieve, Steve Winwood, Pat Thrall, Al DiMeola, Stomu Yamashta, all kicking major ass.

[@tomelizalde7838]

Yes Glen Automatic man !! Great drumming glad someone mentioned it !!!

[@halbertking2683]

Yep , Woodstock . THE BEST . You guys were on FIRE . It was not a front guy and a backup band . It was a group of fellow space travelers flying through the cosmos at the speed of sound .

[@donaldbowehr]

LOL ! Thanks for the view !

[@marktwain5232]

Indeed! Very well said in a nutshell!

[@Dad-Gad]

What a great story , can't imagine many bands letting people sit it now like this .

[@donaldbowehr]

Good Stuff ! Thanks for the view.

[@JimmyScooter]

An all time great drummer, if not the greatest 🙏

[@donaldbowehr]

Thanks for the view!

[@JimmyScooter]

@@donaldbowehr Frankly, Michael’s artistic and melodic drumming on Santana’s 3rd album and Caravansaria ridicules his Woodstock solo, IMO 😊