David Brown (American musician) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Brown
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Santana in 1971.
Left to right: Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Michael Shrieve, Michael Carabello, David Brown, Carlos Santana, José "Chepito" Areas. |
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| Born | February 15, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | San Francisco |
| Died | September 4, 2000 (aged 53) |
| Genres | Rock, jazz fusion |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass |
| Years active | 1966–2000 |
| Labels | Columbia |
David Brown (born February 15, 1947 – died September 4, 2000) was an American musician. He was the bass player for the famous band Santana. He played with them from 1967 to 1971, and then again from 1974 to 1976. David Brown performed with Santana at the huge Woodstock concert in 1969. He also played on the band's first three studio albums. In 1998, Brown was honored by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Santana.
Early Life and Talents
David Brown was born in New York City on February 15, 1947. His family later moved to Bayview–Hunters Point, San Francisco. His father was a Baptist preacher, and David sang and played bass in church.
David was a very active person. He was a champion in high school for the high jump. He was also an archer and earned a second-degree black belt in karate. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Musical Beginnings
When David was 14, he started his own doo-wop music group. He also played bass with touring bands. These included famous groups like the Four Tops when they performed in San Francisco.
Joining Santana
David Brown was discovered in San Francisco by Santana's manager. He was invited to join the band in the late 1960s. While not the very first bass player, he was an early and important member.
He helped Santana develop their unique sound. This sound mixed rock music with Latin jazz fusion. Bandleader Carlos Santana wanted to explore this style. David Brown once said that the band liked to improvise. They wanted to let the drums play a bigger role in their music.
Music expert Maury Dean praised Brown's bass playing. He noted how David's bass lines supported the band's hit song "Black Magic Woman." He said Brown's playing was smooth and creative.
David Brown left Santana after a concert in July 1971. He rejoined the band in 1974 for their album Borboletta. He also played on the next album, Amigos. He then left the band again in the spring of 1976.
After leaving Santana, David Brown sometimes played as a session musician. This means he would play bass for recordings by other artists. He passed away on September 4, 2000, due to health problems.
Images for kids
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Santana in 1971. David Brown is in the middle.
See also
In Spanish: David Brown (músico) para niños
