Dubai Jazz Fest closing act Carlos Santana reconnects with ex-band mate

Published December 26th, 2013 - 09:09 GMT
Santana meeting up with Marcus Malone
Santana meeting up with Marcus Malone

Rock guitarist Carlos Santana recently reunited with his former band mate, Marcus 'The Magnificent' Malone, who was accidently found by a reporter living off the street of Oakland, USA.

According to KRON-TV, Stanley Roberts discovered the homeless man while filming a story about illegal dumping, Contactmusic reported.

Malone, who had lost contact with Santana after getting jailed in 1969, told Roberts that he was once a music composer and used to be a member of Santana's original blues band.

On their recent meeting, when Malone told Santana that he is afraid to let him see him in such a state, Santana replied saying that it is an honor to be in Malone's presence.

Santana also promised Malone that he will get him a new set of congas and help him get back on his feet, while hugging him.

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