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40 Years Ago: Carlos Santana Changes Name to ‘Devadip’

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Gianni Ferrari, Getty Images

In the early '70s, a lot of people were searching for answers. Carlos Santana was apparently one of them, and he went so far as to change his name as part of his efforts.

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Carlos Santana Reuniting Original Santana Group

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Earlier this week Neal Schon spilled the beans about him working again with Carlos Santana, who gave the future Journey guitarist his start. Now, we have learned that the project is actually a reunion of the original Santana lineup.

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Neal Schon and Carlos Santana Discussing New Collaborative Project

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It's been more than 40 years since Neal Schon left Santana to form the band that would become Journey. However, a new interview with Schon reveals that he and Carlos Santana have had preliminary talks about a potential new project.

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Mastodon’s Brent Hinds on Santana’s ‘Smooth’: ‘Like Someone Taking a Carrot Peeler and Gouging It into Your Ears’

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If you were asked to name your all-time least favorite song, you might have to think about it for awhile. But for Mastodon's Brent Hinds, the answer is clear and simple: Santana's 'Smooth.'

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Gene Simmons vs. Carlos Santana – Nastiest Rock Feuds

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It seems like it took a while for Carlos Santana's anti-Kiss statements to tick off the band's resident demon, Gene Simmons. But once he fired back, he did so in typically unrestrained fashion.

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Carlos Santana Readies ‘Shape Shifter’ Instrumental Album

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It's been more than forty years since a career-igniting performance at the Woodstock festival launched Carlos Santana's reputation as a rock legend and true guitar god. Thirty-five albums later (!!!), Santana is preparing his latest disc of new material, 'Shape Shifter,' for a May 15 release on his new label, Starfaith Records.

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Carlos Santana’s Fix for the Economy: “Turn Off the TV”

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Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has a simple fix for the current economic downturn: turn the television off. In an interview with Classic Rock Revisited Santana says Americans are too focused on intangibles.

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Carlos Santana Takes a Shot at Partnering With Tequila Company

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Charley Gallay, Getty Images

Carlos Santana is trading guitar licks for salt licks, as he has become a part owner of Casa Noble Tequila. The legendary guitarist says he is a big fan of the the company's product.

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Santana Set to Embark on North American Tour in Late August

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Santana recently announced dates for a North American tour. The jaunt kicks off Aug. 25 in Auburn, Wash., and is currently scheduled through an Oct. 1 gig in Los Angeles.

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Carlos Santana Blasts Georgia’s Immigration Laws While Accepting Honor at MLB Game

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Carlos Santana was at Atlanta's Turner Field to accept Major League Baseball's Beacon of Change award before the annual Civil Rights Game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, and the legendary guitarist used the opportunity to condemn Georgia's recently passed immigration bills.

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