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| Instrument = [[Drum kit|Drums]] |
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| Genre = [[Blues]], [[Blues Rock]] |
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| Associated_acts = [[Canned Heat]] |
| Associated_acts = [[Bluesberry Jam]], [[Canned Heat]], Sotweed Factor |
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| Years_active = 1960s–present |
| Years_active = 1960s–present |
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De la Parra began playing [[drum]]s |
De la Parra began playing [[drum]]s professionally from the age of 14. In 1958 he was a member of a Mexican rock band called Los Sparks. In the mid to late 60's he was a member of Sotweed Factor and then left them to join [[Bluesberry Jam]].<ref> Happy Trailers HD [http://www.happytrailershd.com/main/node/508 "Made in Mexico, from Evolution to Revolution" Press Release]</ref> The story is that this group eventually turned into [[Pacific Gas & Electric (band)|Pacific Gas & Electric]]. In 1967, he replaced Canned Heat's original drummer, [[Frank Cook]] and played his first [[Gig (musical performance)|gig]] with the band on December 1, 1967. He joined in time for their second [[album]], ''[[Boogie with Canned Heat]]'', and has played on every subsequent album up to present day. |
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In recent years he was the only member of the 1960s Canned Heat line-up that toured with the group, although in 2010 (and for most shows in 2009) [[Larry Taylor]] and [[Harvey Mandel]] rejoined the group. He has written a book about the band called ''Living the Blues''. |
In recent years he was the only member of the 1960s Canned Heat line-up that toured with the group, although in 2010 (and for most shows in 2009) [[Larry Taylor]] and [[Harvey Mandel]] rejoined the group. He has written a book about the band called ''Living the Blues''. |
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Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra (born February 3, 1946, Mexico City) is a Mexican drummer, best known as a longtime member of Canned Heat.[1][2]
Career
De la Parra began playing drums professionally from the age of 14. In 1958 he was a member of a Mexican rock band called Los Sparks. In the mid to late 60's he was a member of Sotweed Factor and then left them to join Bluesberry Jam.[3] The story is that this group eventually turned into Pacific Gas & Electric. In 1967, he replaced Canned Heat's original drummer, Frank Cook and played his first gig with the band on December 1, 1967. He joined in time for their second album, Boogie with Canned Heat, and has played on every subsequent album up to present day.
In recent years he was the only member of the 1960s Canned Heat line-up that toured with the group, although in 2010 (and for most shows in 2009) Larry Taylor and Harvey Mandel rejoined the group. He has written a book about the band called Living the Blues.
References
- ^ "Canned Heat on Stage". Times Herald-Record. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ Eder, Bruce. "Canned Heat – Biography". allmusic. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Happy Trailers HD "Made in Mexico, from Evolution to Revolution" Press Release
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