Carlos Santana on the First Time He Smoked Weed
Carlos Santana shares that the first time he smoked weed was a mind-blowing experience. The iconic guitarist shared the memory in a clip from the new documentary Carlos: The Santana Journey….
Carlos Santana shares that the first time he smoked weed was a mind-blowing experience.
The iconic guitarist shared the memory in a clip from the new documentary Carlos: The Santana Journey. Funny enough, Santana said that while he had been around marijuana for most of his life, he "never toked" himself.
He recalls in the video below how he was annoyed that the backing musicians being recruited for his band smoked weed. His biggest grievance was when they would play a song, they would often forget parts.
"I wish they wouldn't smoke pot, man, so they could learn the damn song right and play it correctly," said Santana.
Cut to Santana finally lighting up for the first time via a massive joint from his managers. Just watch until the end of the 1:19 video below for Santana's reaction. It's pretty priceless.
Santana is one of many musicians and other entertainers who have launched their own cannabis business. In October 2020, he unveiled Mirayo by Santana, a cannabis brand that includes gummies, flower, and pre-rolls.
When the brand was first announced, Santana said in a statement, "In my experience, cannabis has special properties that enhance meditative reflection and creative expression. It can dispel negative doubt to reveal the everlasting gift of our uniqueness. With Mirayo, I hope to help people use cannabis as a door to a more benevolent behavior like kindness and compassion."
So far, Mirayo by Santana is only available at dispensaries in California.
On the 20th anniversary of Santana's Supernatural -- released on June 15, 1999 -- we look back at some other comeback albums that brought legendary artists back to the limelight and the pop charts.
Scroll through the gallery below to learn more about some of music's best comeback albums!
Santana – 'Supernatural'
Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty ImagesRob Thomas and Carlos Santana at 2000 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca. 2/5/2000 Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Aerosmith – 'Permanent Vacation'
UMGThe Allman Brothers Band – 'Seven Turns'
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBURBANK, CA - SEPTEMBER 2: The Allman Brothers, with singer Gregg Allman, appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on September 2, 2003 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
John Fogerty – 'Centerfield'
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 18: Musician John Fogerty performs at the 58th Annual BMI Pop Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 18, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Red Hot Chili Peppers – 'Californication'
Scott Gries/Getty ImagesRed Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis (left), bassist Flea, and guitarist John Frusciante on the 1999 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, 12/8/1999. Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images
Tina Turner – 'Private Dancer'
Mark Mainz/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: (TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Singer Tina Turner performs after the Walt Disney Pictures premiere of "Brother Bear" at the New Amsterdam Theater October 20, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
AC/DC – 'Back In Black'
Newsmakers/Getty Images378457 01: Members of the Australian rock band AC-DC pose for a photograph after the Rock Walk handprint ceremony September 15, 2000 at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Ca. From left: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Phil Rudd. (Photo / Newsmakers)
Johnny Cash – 'American Recordings'
UMGBlondie – 'No Exit'
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesDebbie Harry performs at "What A Pair!", a celebration of women's duets from Broadway Musicals to benefit The Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center, at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
The B-52s – 'Cosmic Thing'
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of the B-52's perform onstage at the 2004 Music Has Power Awards at The Jazz at Lincoln Center's Allen Room November 29, 2004 in New York City. The awards are presented by The Institute for Music and Neurological Function. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Yes – '90125'
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: 2017 Inductees Trevor Rabin (L) and Jon Anderson of Yes perform onstage at the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. The event will broadcast on HBO Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
