[doodyhead]

Thanks for posting the interview.

It is great to hear peoples take on the times they lived in.Peter Green and Carlos Santana were roughly the same age in 68 when they met (Peter was 22, carlos 21) Michael Bloomfield was the seasoned pro at 26 having practicly opening the Fillmore. All were devotees of BB King, each with their own unique style. At the time (68)Bloomfield was by far the more advanced player in multiple styles. Peter's sound was far more refined and nuanced by then. It is true that Coming your way and Rattlesnake shake would not have taken the forms they did without the influence of the Santana Band. Peter did start experementing with african drums after leaving in 70. But these were just some of the influences. Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra, Coltrane all were oozing up from the cracks into these awakening musicians.If you listen to "The Live adventures of Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper" recorded ant the Fillmore west in 68 you will hear the rougher younger sound of the evolving Carlos Santana who was called in in an emergency to fill in for Bloomfield on the 3rd night of the concert because Bloomie was subject to insomnia and drug problems by then and was unable to perform. Bill Graham and Bloomie were developing carlos. The first Santana album was released in 69 through Bill Grahams sponsorship. But it is all relative. I think it is a testament that Carlos is still standing and was able to live through that period without crumbling. His signature tone and attack has evolved to such a sublime state.

I will stop rambling now

doodyhead