Guitarist
Has six siblings: Antonio, Laura, Irma, Leticia, Jorge and Maria
Moved to San Francisco, CA in 1961
Father of Salvador, Stella and Angelica
Has, together with wife Deborah, founded a nonprofit organisation called "The Milagro Foundation" that worldwidely provides financial aid for educational, medical and other needs of children
Learned to play the guitar when he was 8 years old; father was a professional violinist.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 (as a member of Santana).
Won the 2003 Pop Collaboration with Vocals Grammy for his collaboration with Michelle Branch on the song, "The Game of Love".
Became the first Hispanic to win a Grammy for "Record of the Year" in 2000 when he shared the honor with Matchbox 20 lead singer 'Rob Thomas' for the song "Smooth." His 1999 album, "Supernatural," won 9 Grammies that year.
Says he doesn't even remember giving his (well-received) performance at Woodstock in 1969; with his band not scheduled to appear for several hours, he'd taken a dose of LSD, only to have his band bumped up on the schedule as it was taking effect.
He was voted the 90th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.
Is part of the songwriting organization BMI, and is a BMI icon.
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