Carlos Santana... forgotten genious?

[jacksoncsplayer]

I dont really like his style, but ya gotta give him props, his supernatural CD sold 15 million copies.

[Racerx2k]

I don't find someone's album selling lot's of copies, these days, as a good reason to give "props". I have two words for you: "Milli Vanilli"

[jacksoncsplayer]

Yeah, but Carlos didn't lip sync. You don't have to give him props, I am.

[tanpsi]

He's got some great tunes and I like his tone, but I don't think of him as a great or groundbreaking guitarist.

[CharvelRocker]

Pretty good guitar player, but even if you don't like him, you have got to love his tone.

[Racerx2k]

Yeah, but Carlos didn't lip sync. You don't have to give him props, I am.

Point being: Just because an "artist" sells alot of albums, doesn't necessarily mean they deserve accolades.

[Racerx2k]

Pretty good guitar player, but even if you don't like him, you have got to love his tone.

And I actually HATE his tone. I think it's as crap as his playing. Seriously.

[MBreinin]

And I actually HATE his tone. I think it's as crap as his playing. Seriously.

Well, In think his tone is as juicy as a ripe peach on a warm summer day. But I play Boogies, so maybe I am biased. Still, if you think his tone is shit...perhaps you need to take a good listen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_8kkuekS5A

[jacksoncsplayer]

Good song, and good to see him with a Les Paul, tone sounds alot better.

[Racerx2k]

Well, In think his tone is as juicy as a ripe peach on a warm summer day. But I play Boogies, so maybe I am biased. Still, if you think his tone is shit...perhaps you need to take a good listen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_8kkuekS5A

I watched it. Eh, what was so great about his tone? Sorry, but I just don't see, OR HEAR it. To each his own, though, right?

[excon]

He's definitely made a name for himself in the world of classic rock because of the hits he wrote in the ‘70s and ‘80s. I think he deserves a lot of credit for that alone. I assume most guitarists are familiar with his distinct lead style. I can see why any guitarist interested in Latin and rock music would put him at the top of their favorites list. He also has a few good jazz albums. He may be more versatile that most people think.

[jgcable]

He has a unique tone and style. I just don't care for it.
Repetitive and pretty sloppy.... even in the studio.

[mab8485]

I like Santana. But i'd like him alot more if he stopped making those terrible duet albums.

[blindmuddy]

I like Santana. But i'd like him alot more if he stopped making those terrible duet albums.

Couldn't agree more. He's best when he's doing the Latin sounding stuff.

[Racerx2k]

I like Santana. But i'd like him alot more if he stopped making those terrible duet albums.

Seems like that's the only way he can get any facetime, glom off a current artist.