I know what you mean. It does kind of feel that way. They don't seem to get mentioned as much as others. But you're right. Listen to how tight they are. The bass and drums are locked. As well as everything else! Smokin' 🔥
What a great freakin band!! The Blind Owl was one of the greatest harp and slide guitar players of all time. The Mole and Fito were a killer rhythm section. Best set of Woodstock!!
Mah friend, if ye want yer comment tae be valid, yewh must nae forget the great solo guitarist (absent here) : Henry "Sunflower" Vestine frae Tacoma Park, Maryland.
Alan Wilson. Such an innocent, pure-hearted man. An absolutely unique individual with a singular musical vision. Years ahead of his time, and probably still is. Genius. And don't forget to boogie !
@lauracook8203 if you are counting Robert Johnson then Alan is the third of the well know members of the 27 club Brian Johnson was almost a year July 3 1969 before Alan passes away Sept 3 1970
I know not a lot of people believe this story but I was there and got to see this band when I was three and a half years old. I remember it better than the lunch I ate yesterday. What a great time
Michael Shrieve's drum solo on Soul Sacrifice gets all the pub and compliments whenever people talk about Woodstock. Yes, it was fucking awesome, but Fito's solo on Woodstock Boogie blows the doors off if it.
Used to see them at the Topanga Corral before fame hit. So great. Never were captured on vinyl. Live they were a wall of sound in an indoor venue. The slide guitar simply went right through you. I was at the The Bears house where we were imbibing, and he had shelves of 78s across the walls. He was a very knowledgeable blues historian. Some of his "impromptu" phrases were actually taken from some old blues classics in his collection. I'm so glad to see the appreciation that they deserve from everyone here.
@@ianthomas2289 not uncommon to fail to realize one is observing history in the making. Was truly an historic time, esp. regarding music,film and the arts.
@@danielgiraud1118 I think you misunderstand me. I'm not saying they were never recorded live, I'm saying the sonic quality of their live performances were never captured on vinyl. A technical problem of the time I suppose. Having seen them countless times in those Topanga days and in LA clubs, I think I know what I'm talking about. Sounds ok and I'm glad they were preserved for all time, but the live performances were, as I said, a wall of sound. Not saying they weren't recorded live, just that the sound quality wasn't as they were live. It's good to see that they are so highly regarded.
Canned Heat’s Woodstock set is pure blues-rock brilliance! Their energy and groove are unmatched, and you can really feel the spirit of the ‘60s in every note. Watching them jam out and seeing the crowd’s reaction is like stepping back into one of the most iconic moments in music history. These guys knew how to bring the house down and keep the vibe alive. Timeless legends! 🎸🔥 #CannedHeat #Woodstock
I'm 69 years old ,been a canned heat fan for most of it, never dreamt I would see the whole set, brilliant!! Saw them for the first time in March 1970 in Birmingham UK loved it
Nothing beats the Heat!!! Wish I could of seen a minute of Fito's drum solo but Harvey Mandels lead guitar playing is so outta-sight. So unusual as soon as I hear his lead start in.. I can tell it's him. Dig It! And don't... forget.. ta Boogie!!! Thanks for posting, Miigwich!!!
In 72 I was 14. I hitched from Bflo Ny area to Leicester Ny to a festival featuring Canned Heat,10 Yrs After, Buddy Miles and Giner Baker. Great time!! Maaaan I miss the 70s✌️❤
Canned Heat turned to audience favorites after their Woodstock gig. In 1969 they had already added psychedelic elements to their blues influenced songs and their Boogie Rock kept the people dancing. They hit the stage on Saturday, the 16th at about 7.30 pm. The gig took place during sunset which occurred at 7.56 pm[1]. The sky was cloudy so it was a little bit darker than usual.- - in: Artists Musicians Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson - guitar, harmonica, vocals Bob "The Bear" Hite - vocals, harmonica Harvey "The Snake" Mandel - guitar Larry "The Mole" Taylor - bass Adolfo "Fito" De La Parra - drums Setlist - - - - I'm Her Man Going Up The Country A Change Is Gonna Come / Leaving This Town Rollin' Blues Woodstock Boogie On The Road Again Details - - - The setlist was wisely chosen, and featured their greatest hits: "Going Up The Country" and "On The Road Again", the last one as the encore. The song "Woodstock Boogie" is basically an almost 30-minute jam, including a drum solo. "A Change Is Gonna Come" was not recorded in the studio, and only two live versions exist in audio form online; the Woodstock version, and one recorded at the Fillmore West (also from 1969).[2] The Fillmore version has a lighter blues sound, as opposed to the heavier, grittier version played at Woodstock. In the movie, during the song "A Change Is Gonna Come", you can see a man from the audience climbing on stage but instead of kicking him off, singer Bob Hite shares a cigarette with him. "Rollin' Blues", originally written by John Lee Hooker, is a version of the Blues traditional "Rollin' And Tumblin'" .[3] Canned Heat recorded their version of "Rollin' And Tumblin'" (which has hardly any similarities to "Rollin' Blues") on their first self-titled album from 1967. They also recorded and performed with Hooker, so it is not unusual that they played one of "his" songs at the festival. Miscellaneous Only two days before the Woodstock gig guitarist Henry Vestine left the band because of a fight with bassist Larry Taylor, who refused to do another show with him due to the fighting. Harvey Mandel replaced Vestine. Further drummer Adolfo de la Parra complained that they couldn't rehearse for the festival, so he also left the band. But only for a short time: manager Skip Taylor gained access to de la Parra's locked room, and managed to fly the band via helicopter to Woodstock. They arrived just in time [4]. The Woodstock performance was Harvey Mandel's third gig with the band
Got a cousin sitting out there somewhere…he was 4 yrs older but we all loved going to his house….he always had the best albums….Larrys gone now but we got the albums…Keep Praying y’all…we’ll all boogie again…✌🏼
@@jeanettewaverly2590 Yes - he replaced Frank Cook, the earlier drummer, when Vestine was part of the lineup. I think I counted 48 changes of personnel in the band lineup up until about 2010.
Someone else posted the boogie section but left out everything when the bass solo started, didnt even know all that existed, hell yeah. Theres another recording on youtube where you can hear the announcer warning everyone about the "brown" acid going around the crowd, then goes to introduce canned heat and before he can finish talking they start right into Im Her Man
When I was a kid growing up in the suburbs of north west Los Angeles… there was a funky record shop up the street from where I lived… The lead singer of this band was working behind the counter…for sure and for real… it was him… in 1965 or 66 you remember a fellow his size and look… rode my bike up to the shop… saw a photo of the stones in there as well…🎉
So in the wood stock boogie video the quality is so good I really wish I found their full set in that quality but I can’t and I’ve been trying to for 2 years now.
38:25 nice heavy gauge flat wire bass strings solo with dead gunky sounds you never hear these days since they could blow out the 18 inch woofer speaker.
Also if ya dig and enjoyed this video at Woodstock and what an event and wild to be alive during this period of time 😀 you may also enjoy the song " Most of All " By Glenn Kaiser and Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band Awesome songs check them out. Also I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and a good question to ask yourself if you were to die today would you go to heaven ? And if yes why ? To find out more please read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on TH-cam. 😀
This was a premier blues band with AM radio hits. Thank goodness I saw them5 times in those days when they had the original lineup. Harvey Mandel was a beast and in my opinion their best guitar player but the Blind owl what a real blues master
This is easily the most overlooked set at Woodstock, and a 10 out of 10! Jaw dropping
Overlooked ? Are you sure ? Personally I watch /listen to Canned Heat more than most Woodstock performances 🎶🎵👌✌🎶🎵✌
I know what you mean. It does kind of feel that way. They don't seem to get mentioned as much as others. But you're right. Listen to how tight they are. The bass and drums are locked. As well as everything else!
Smokin' 🔥
So true! Seldom gets on lists of best performances. That Woodstock Boogie is so hot!
@@gdtrfb2546
Jaw droppingly amateur.
This band is the real deal blues boogie woogie!
The Bear and the Blind Owl= true bluesmen!
Omg
The best performance at Woodstock and one of the most underrated bands of all time
was very, very, sweet! underrated.
Beh amico mio, tu non sei difficile...
What a great freakin band!! The Blind Owl was one of the greatest harp and slide guitar players of all time. The Mole and Fito were a killer rhythm section. Best set of Woodstock!!
They really listened to each other so well. Great energy
Owl’s work with Son House is amazing look it up if you haven’t yet , a true blues historian at such a young age
Mah friend, if ye want yer comment tae be valid, yewh must nae forget the great solo guitarist (absent here) : Henry "Sunflower" Vestine frae Tacoma Park, Maryland.
Mole orginal headbanger 😅
Alan Wilson. Such an innocent, pure-hearted man. An absolutely unique individual with a singular musical vision. Years ahead of his time, and probably still is. Genius. And don't forget to boogie !
Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson, sae pure-hearted, died in his sleeping bag and still remained a virgin despite his age.
@@denniswinters3096 Still grieving his untimely loss in 2024.
He was the 2nd 27 club member. Robert Johnson was the first.
RIP Alan 😢
@lauracook8203 if you are counting Robert Johnson then Alan is the third of the well know members of the 27 club Brian Johnson was almost a year July 3 1969 before Alan passes away Sept 3 1970
I know not a lot of people believe this story but I was there and got to see this band when I was three and a half years old. I remember it better than the lunch I ate yesterday. What a great time
oh come on.... I imagine!!!! I smoked weed with Jmmy at this show.... I was only 10 years old..... how 'bout them apples josh?
It took me decades to find out that Canned Heat is one of the greatest bands of all times.
I’m be been hooked for years after I bought the Woodstock dvd
duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eat it.... cool. I lived it.
Michael Shrieve's drum solo on Soul Sacrifice gets all the pub and compliments whenever people talk about Woodstock. Yes, it was fucking awesome, but Fito's solo on Woodstock Boogie blows the doors off if it.
@@blown22 : Michael Shrieve : the only Amerikan in the Santana group.
...an' wot a handsome boy !
Used to see them at the Topanga Corral before fame hit. So great. Never were captured on vinyl. Live they were a wall of sound in an indoor venue. The slide guitar simply went right through you. I was at the The Bears house where we were imbibing, and he had shelves of 78s across the walls. He was a very knowledgeable blues historian. Some of his "impromptu" phrases were actually taken from some old blues classics in his collection. I'm so glad to see the appreciation that they deserve from everyone here.
Es extraordinario ,muy muy bueno
Thanks for your first hand insight into these legends. Yes my friend, you had first hand encounters with genuine legends.
@@ianthomas2289 not uncommon to fail to realize one is observing history in the making. Was truly an historic time, esp. regarding music,film and the arts.
My friend, ye art mistaken. One o' their concerts at Topanga Corral was recorded on vinyl. I hath that record.
@@danielgiraud1118 I think you misunderstand me. I'm not saying they were never recorded live, I'm saying the sonic quality of their live performances were never captured on vinyl. A technical problem of the time I suppose. Having seen them countless times in those Topanga days and in LA clubs, I think I know what I'm talking about. Sounds ok and I'm glad they were preserved for all time, but the live performances were, as I said, a wall of sound. Not saying they weren't recorded live, just that the sound quality wasn't as they were live. It's good to see that they are so highly regarded.
I absolutely LOVE Canned Heat in the original setup! I don't care if it's studio or live, jus give me Canned Heat.
That's right, my son, but this is NOT the original set up. Git it ?
Canned Heat’s Woodstock set is pure blues-rock brilliance! Their energy and groove are unmatched, and you can really feel the spirit of the ‘60s in every note. Watching them jam out and seeing the crowd’s reaction is like stepping back into one of the most iconic moments in music history. These guys knew how to bring the house down and keep the vibe alive. Timeless legends! 🎸🔥 #CannedHeat #Woodstock
two days after I was born.
hard to beat. don't forget Johnny dawg?!?
I'm 69 years old ,been a canned heat fan for most of it, never dreamt I would see the whole set, brilliant!! Saw them for the first time in March 1970 in Birmingham UK loved it
Privilegiado
27 here got introduced by my dad! Fantastic just ashame they are gone so early !
I love the band
Wow you must have heard pulling hair blues and london blues live, cool
My son, thou art just three years late...
Unbelievable
live - music legend
Canned Heat
You are immortal
What a Grove. Miss Alan and his 54 Les Paul Honeysuckle. Mountain was good 🌄🏊✌️
Nothing beats the Heat!!! Wish I could of seen a minute of Fito's drum solo but Harvey Mandels lead guitar playing is so outta-sight. So unusual as soon as I hear his lead start in.. I can tell it's him. Dig It! And don't... forget.. ta Boogie!!! Thanks for posting, Miigwich!!!
In 72 I was 14. I hitched from Bflo Ny area to Leicester Ny to a festival featuring Canned Heat,10 Yrs After, Buddy Miles and Giner Baker.
Great time!!
Maaaan I miss the 70s✌️❤
I was 16 in 72, mostly missing 70's
I was 13 in 72.... black sabbath, deep purple and alice cooper! who's Giner Baker? is like a Greg Kiner? ah...no?
@georgeveburst Ginger Baker,drummer for Cream...lol
After I'm gone, wherever I end up, I want to have all the fun & free feelings I had during those times flow through me again.
@@heaven7360 Amen!
And fly with the wind through musical notes ! ✌️
There will never be
Another Alan😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Out of all the white guy bands playing blues back then - and there quite a few on both sides of the pond - Canned Heat were the most authentic ..
No race or anything else in music
quite a few huh? ever heard of a guy named johnny winter??? no? didn't think so..... :(
Hendrix I won't say black just awesome my friend.
El mejor grupo de boogie del mundo¡ Gracias¡
They were absolute jam monsters! Canned Heat ruled the stage that Saturday evening
Canned heat kick ass back in the day and they are #1
Canned Heat the true band boogie blues to all times amazing historic concert at the festival Woostock Canned Heat forever!!
Amazing, raw talent. What a band !!!!!
sincere thanks for this upload and greetings from tasmania
Alan Wilson
Canned Heat turned to audience favorites after their Woodstock gig. In 1969 they had already added psychedelic elements to their blues influenced songs and their Boogie Rock kept the people dancing. They hit the stage on Saturday, the 16th at about 7.30 pm. The gig took place during sunset which occurred at 7.56 pm[1]. The sky was cloudy so it was a little bit darker than usual.- - in: Artists
Musicians
Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson - guitar, harmonica, vocals
Bob "The Bear" Hite - vocals, harmonica
Harvey "The Snake" Mandel - guitar
Larry "The Mole" Taylor - bass
Adolfo "Fito" De La Parra - drums
Setlist - - - -
I'm Her Man
Going Up The Country
A Change Is Gonna Come / Leaving This Town
Rollin' Blues
Woodstock Boogie
On The Road Again
Details - - -
The setlist was wisely chosen, and featured their greatest hits: "Going Up The Country" and "On The Road Again", the last one as the encore. The song "Woodstock Boogie" is basically an almost 30-minute jam, including a drum solo. "A Change Is Gonna Come" was not recorded in the studio, and only two live versions exist in audio form online; the Woodstock version, and one recorded at the Fillmore West (also from 1969).[2] The Fillmore version has a lighter blues sound, as opposed to the heavier, grittier version played at Woodstock.
In the movie, during the song "A Change Is Gonna Come", you can see a man from the audience climbing on stage but instead of kicking him off, singer Bob Hite shares a cigarette with him.
"Rollin' Blues", originally written by John Lee Hooker, is a version of the Blues traditional "Rollin' And Tumblin'" .[3] Canned Heat recorded their version of "Rollin' And Tumblin'" (which has hardly any similarities to "Rollin' Blues") on their first self-titled album from 1967. They also recorded and performed with Hooker, so it is not unusual that they played one of "his" songs at the festival.
Miscellaneous
Only two days before the Woodstock gig guitarist Henry Vestine left the band because of a fight with bassist Larry Taylor, who refused to do another show with him due to the fighting. Harvey Mandel replaced Vestine. Further drummer Adolfo de la Parra complained that they couldn't rehearse for the festival, so he also left the band. But only for a short time: manager Skip Taylor gained access to de la Parra's locked room, and managed to fly the band via helicopter to Woodstock. They arrived just in time [4].
The Woodstock performance was Harvey Mandel's third gig with the band
@@gelubatir9794 Great info! I knew about Vestine and Taylor’s scuffle, but this is the first I’ve heard about Fito’s rebellion.
Thanks. Mandel was a good addition. 36:50 love the wah wah. They seemed to listen to each other well, build, get quiet, etc.
Alas, no one can replace Henry "Sunflower" Vestine frae Tacoma Park, Maryland and the quality of this gig is affected.
@ So true, but he and Larry Taylor just couldn’t get along. And I’ve heard his heroin use was problematic.
Canned Heat They are truly a historic band.
don't forget Johnny.... sweet band..... cool beard. always loved this band. smokin' in 1975... I had a thing for these guys.
Muy buen grupo gracias por la buena musica. soy
Juan Romero d
CUAUTITLAN. IZCALLi
MEX.
what a powerful performance of A Change is Gonna Come!!
What an amazing band
One of the greatest blues rock bands to emerge from America!!
Woodstock '69; the best then, now, ... and forever ... ☮️✌️
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First time seeing the full set. Outstanding.
Muy bonito documental gracias saludos
Love Canned Heat! Great to hear the whole set! Pure boogie woogie!
Thank you for sharing this gem ☀️
Im almost in tears!!! So pure
Fito de la Parra is an amazing drummer…
That fade from the drum solo back into the boogie was just amazing. At 50:00
Canned Heat, lo mejor de Woodstock
OHHHHH NO WAY!!! Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Saturday night during sundown?!! The BEST!
The best group at Woodstock. They were only fantastic. The blind owl a genius.
Bob Hite is the one who makes them great!
they’re both great
Aren't ye a little mad ?
@@danielgiraud1118 i think you are mad and criminal
They great Harvey Mandel - check out his solo album. Scarily groovy.
Amazing. Ridiculous. Brilliant. Groovy. Seriously. Dudes. Yeah. Boop-be-boop. Alright. Yeah.
Tengo entendido que solo sobrevive de esta presentacion
El gran ADOLFO " FITO" DE LA PARRA paisano mio orgullosamente CHILANGO
Just finished listening to this. I always loved Canned Heat some killer musicians were in this band❤❤❤❤
Alan Wilson ...una eminencia con su guitarra....uuffhhh...!
Fabulous performance music, thank you for posting them. Good time for you
i knew i should have listened to them more i had heard their biggest hits and stuff but this is my first true exposure to this band and WOW
Got a cousin sitting out there somewhere…he was 4 yrs older but we all loved going to his house….he always had the best albums….Larrys gone now but we got the albums…Keep Praying y’all…we’ll all boogie again…✌🏼
💒🫂🎚️🙌🙏❤️🔥✌️
@@laurahewett4857 : Wot's wi' alle this fly poop ?
My favorite blues rock band
BEST DRUM SOLO EVER !!!! WOODSTOCK BOOGIE...
That’s Fito for ya!
@@jeanettewaverly2590 Yes - he replaced Frank Cook, the earlier drummer, when Vestine was part of the lineup. I think I counted 48 changes of personnel in the band lineup up until about 2010.
Simplemente maravilloso❤❤❤❤...
what a great find this day sunday here in the Philippines set of canned heat performance at Woodstock 70 year old man
Boogie woogie con el caned. Fito oso y su banda. Chingon
OMG.....pure rock`n`roll....yeah, old good times.....👍
We need some of this sht. Canned Heat, Dr.Hook, groups that seemed like they were having a blast right along with the audience.
Great band
I'm out there, in the middle somewhere.. It was a great set!
Its best music of all Times
Thank you for posting them!!!🎉❤
Alan "blind owl" Wilson...the man was a musical genius
What a great time to be alive!
Hell yes it was!
Mais um evento dos magníficos no cenário da música em 1969!
🧐 🤔 Será que era pra ninguém analisar que não tinha como pisar na Lua naquele ano??
Love this special band ❤❤
Beautiful, best band ever.
Great band fer sher.... but best ever? a lot of categories out there. surface statement.
@ best blues rock band in my opinion
What a great band they were.
Long live the most underrated band.
That was Pete The Greek who jumped up on stage. Goes to show you the relaxed environment since they let him stay up there. Everyone was so cool.
back before everyone was aggro 24-7
Micheal Lang, Artie Kornfeld, and Chip Monk.. .personages that will forever be personal heroes of mine.
Magic.
"Mole" is my go to blues bass player. Along with Jerry Jemmott
Mugnificent and overwhelming like Pop Music..Very poetry's music,also..All a time withdrawed !
No one could boogie like canned heat 😊
This was Harvey Mandel’s first or second gig with CH. Replacing Henry “The Sunflower” Vestine. Talk about a baptism of fire!
Absolutely blistering boogies
Hope Can Heat Continue this music show at Peter Square in Heaven. May God Bless this Band may there souls Rest in Peace.
Beat it out, Fito!
Thank u
R.I.P. Blind Owl, Bear and Mole.
And Henry, too. Fito is the only one left of the iconic lineup.
@@jeanettewaverly2590 I knew Henry Vestine was also gone, but didn't include him because he was no longer in the group when they played Woodstock.
Excellent
I think Frank Cook (the earlier drummer) is still alive. Think he went into film production (?)
❤
Boogie always
I saw this line up at Bath England in 70! Far better live and you’re there. Poor Alan Wilson along with all the 27club. RIP.
@dixiefallas7799 I was there as well, I think that they eventually came on stage just after 6am,and still got the crowd rocking - truly great days!!
Someone else posted the boogie section but left out everything when the bass solo started, didnt even know all that existed, hell yeah. Theres another recording on youtube where you can hear the announcer warning everyone about the "brown" acid going around the crowd, then goes to introduce canned heat and before he can finish talking they start right into Im Her Man
Nuestro gran Fito de la Parra en acción pura y en ligas mayores del blues.
goin up that country!WOOHOO!!!😄🤘❤️❤️❤️!!!
thank you!!
Brilliant
When I was a kid growing up in the suburbs of north west Los Angeles… there was a funky record shop up the street from where I lived…
The lead singer of this band was working behind the counter…for sure and for real… it was him… in 1965 or 66 you remember a fellow his size and look… rode my bike up to the shop… saw a photo of the stones in there as well…🎉
Yep. That was in Northridge, in the San Fernando Valley. I grew up in Tarzana.
bob hite had one of the world`s largest blues record collections...just saying.
@@donkeyshot8472 He did, indeed. So did Alan Wilson. They were devotees to, and scholars of, the genre.
! Hall of Fame Band one of my favorites. !
Leyendas
Always a good time.
So in the wood stock boogie video the quality is so good I really wish I found their full set in that quality but I can’t and I’ve been trying to for 2 years now.
If John Lee Hooker dug them and played on recordings with them.
Well, there you go.
The King of the Boogie himself.
Hooker n Heat 👍
They just released the Ten Years After performance at Woodstock on CD so Canned Heat need to be next.
38:25 nice heavy gauge flat wire bass strings solo with dead gunky sounds you never hear these days since they could blow out the 18 inch woofer speaker.
Also if ya dig and enjoyed this video at Woodstock and what an event and wild to be alive during this period of time 😀 you may also enjoy the song " Most of All " By Glenn Kaiser and Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band Awesome songs check them out. Also I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and a good question to ask yourself if you were to die today would you go to heaven ? And if yes why ? To find out more please read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on TH-cam. 😀
This was a premier blues band with AM radio hits. Thank goodness I saw them5 times in those days when they had the original lineup. Harvey Mandel was a beast and in my opinion their best guitar player but the Blind owl what a real blues master
Don't forget Henry Vestine
This band defo had "Mojo" and lots of it - tone licks riffs great songs - the REAL DEAL brothers and sisters - God bless an RIP :(