Santana Bassist Alphonso Johnson Recalls Bob Dylan Sit-In Drama
1984-06-24, Stadion San Siro, Milan, Italy
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When Bob Dylan embarked on his 1984 stadium tour with Santana, jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson had just joined that group (he’d remain through 1989). In addition to playing with Santana every night, one night he sat in with Bob for quite a few songs, alongside his boss Carlos Santana.
Turns out there’s a specific reason Johnson sat in for so many songs—and a specific reason he never sat in again. Below, in a brief conversation, Johnson tells me the story of his one-night-only performance with Dylan, 41 years ago today.
‘Real Live’ vinyl sleeve. Johnson in lower left.
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