Everything that happened to Santana’s lineup, in order — each entry says what it was.

1. 1966
   • 
     ★ Original lineupCarlos Santana

     eponymous

   • GR
     ★ Original lineupGus Rodriguez

     member

   • RH
     ★ Original lineupRod Harper

     member

   • TF
     ★ Original lineupTom Frazier

     member

   ›Lineup after 1966 (6)

   • Michael Carabellomember
   • Tom Fraziermember
   • Rod Harpermember
   • Gus Rodriguezmember
   • Gregg Roliemember
   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
2. 1967
   • 
     + JoinedBob Livingston

     member

   • 
     + JoinedMarcus Malone

     member

   • GR
     → Left the bandGus Rodriguez

     member · 1966–1967

   • RH
     → Left the bandRod Harper

     member · 1966–1967

   • TF
     → Left the bandTom Frazier

     member · 1966–1967

   ›Lineup after 1967 (5)

   • Gregg Roliemember
   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • Bob Livingstonmember
   • Marcus Malonemember
   • David Brownmember
3. 1969
   • 
     + JoinedFrancisco Aguabella

     member

   • 
     + JoinedJosé “Chepito” Áreas

     member

   • 
     → Left the bandBob Livingston

     member · 1967–1969

   • 
     → Left the bandMarcus Malone

     member · 1967–1969

   ›Lineup after 1969 (7)

   • Gregg Roliemember
   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • David Brownmember
   • Francisco Aguabellamember
   • Michael Carabellomember
   • Michael Shrievemember
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
4. 1971
   • CE
     + JoinedCoke Escovedo

     member

   • 
     + JoinedPete Escovedo

     member

   • 
     + JoinedRico Reyes

     member

   • 
     + JoinedTom Rutley

     member

   • VP
     + JoinedVictor Pantoja

     member

   • 
     → Left the bandFrancisco Aguabella

     member · 1969–1971

   • 
     → Left the bandPete Escovedo

     member · 1971–1971

   • 
     → Left the bandRico Reyes

     member · 1971–1971

   • VP
     → Left the bandVictor Pantoja

     member · 1971–1971

   ›Lineup after 1971 (10)

   • Gregg Roliemember
   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • Michael Shrievemember
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
   • Pete Escovedomember
   • Victor Pantojamember
   • Rico Reyesmember
   • Coke Escovedomember
   • Tom Rutleymember
   • Neal Schonmember
5. 1972
   • 
     + JoinedDoug Rauch

     member

   • 
     + JoinedJames Mingo Lewis

     member

   • RK
     + JoinedRichard Kermode

     member

   • 
     + JoinedTom Coster

     member

   • CE
     → Left the bandCoke Escovedo

     member · 1971–1972

   • 
     → Left the bandJames Mingo Lewis

     member · 1972–1972

   • 
     → Left the bandTom Rutley

     member · 1971–1972

   ›Lineup after 1972 (8)

   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • Michael Shrievemember
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
   • James Mingo Lewismember
   • Rico Reyesmember
   • Richard Kermodemember
   • Doug Rauchmember
   • Tom Costermember
6. 1973
   • 
     + JoinedLeon Thomas

     member

   • 
     → Left the bandDoug Rauch

     member · 1972–1973

   • 
     → Left the bandLeon Thomas

     member · 1973–1973

   • RK
     → Left the bandRichard Kermode

     member · 1972–1973

   ›Lineup after 1973 (5)

   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • Michael Shrievemember
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
   • Tom Costermember
   • Leon Thomasmember
7. 1974
   • 
     + JoinedJules Broussard

     member

   • 
     + JoinedLeon Ndugu Chancler

     member

   • 
     + JoinedLeon Patillo

     member

   ›Lineup after 1974 (7)

   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
   • Tom Costermember
   • Jules Broussardmember
   • Leon Patillomember
   • David Brownmember
   • Leon Ndugu Chanclermember
8. 1975
   • 
     + JoinedGreg Walker

     member

   • 
     → Left the bandJules Broussard

     member · 1974–1975

   • 
     → Left the bandLeon Patillo

     member · 1974–1975

   ›Lineup after 1975 (6)

   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
   • Tom Costermember
   • David Brownmember
   • Leon Ndugu Chanclermember
   • Greg Walkermember
9. 1976
   • 
     + JoinedArmando Peraza

     member

   • 
     + JoinedByron Miller

     member

   • GB
     + JoinedGaylord Birch

     member

   • 
     + JoinedGraham Lear

     member

   • JB
     + JoinedJoel Badie

     member

   • 
     + JoinedLuther Rabb

     member

   • 
     + JoinedPablo Tellez

     member

   • 
     + JoinedRaul Rekow

     member

   • 
     → Left the bandArmando Peraza

     member · 1976–1976

   • 
     → Left the bandByron Miller

     member · 1976–1976

   • GB
     → Left the bandGaylord Birch

     member · 1976–1976

   • 
     → Left the bandGreg Walker

     member · 1975–1976

   • JB
     → Left the bandJoel Badie

     member · 1976–1976

   • 
     → Left the bandLeon Ndugu Chancler

     member · 1974–1976

   • 
     → Left the bandLuther Rabb

     member · 1976–1976

   ›Lineup after 1976 (12)

   • Carlos Santanaeponymous
   • José “Chepito” Áreasmember
   • Tom Costermember
   • Joel Badiemember
   • Gaylord Birchmember
   • Byron Millermember
   • Armando Perazamember
   • Luther Rabbmember
   • Pablo Tellezmember
   • Greg Walkermember
   • Graham Learmember
   • Raul Rekowmember
10. 1977
    • 
      + JoinedDavid Margen

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandJosé “Chepito” Áreas

      member · 1969–1977

    • 
      → Left the bandPablo Tellez

      member · 1976–1977

    ›Lineup after 1977 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Tom Costermember
    • Greg Walkermember
    • Graham Learmember
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Pete Escovedomember
    • David Margenmember
    • Armando Perazamember
11. 1978
    • CR
      + JoinedChris Rhyne

      member

    • CS
      + JoinedChris Solberg

      member

    • RT
      + JoinedRussell Tubbs

      member

    • RT
      → Left the bandRussell Tubbs

      member · 1978–1978

    • 
      → Left the bandTom Coster

      member · 1972–1978

    ›Lineup after 1978 (10)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Greg Walkermember
    • Graham Learmember
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Pete Escovedomember
    • David Margenmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Russell Tubbsmember
    • Chris Rhynemember
    • Chris Solbergmember
12. 1979
    • 
      + JoinedAlan Pasqua

      member

    • 
      + JoinedAlex Ligertwood

      member

    • CR
      → Left the bandChris Rhyne

      member · 1978–1979

    • 
      ✝ DiedDoug Rauch

      drug overdose · at San Francisco · aged 29

    ›Lineup after 1979 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Graham Learmember
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • David Margenmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Chris Solbergmember
    • Alan Pasquamember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
13. 1980
    • 
      + JoinedOrestes Vilató

      member

    • 
      + JoinedRichard Baker

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandAlan Pasqua

      member · 1979–1980

    • CS
      → Left the bandChris Solberg

      member · 1978–1980

    ›Lineup after 1980 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Graham Learmember
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • David Margenmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
    • Richard Bakermember
    • Orestes Vilatómember
14. 1982
    • 
      → Left the bandDavid Margen

      member · 1977–1982

    • 
      → Left the bandRichard Baker

      member · 1980–1982

    ›Lineup after 1982 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Graham Learmember
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
    • Orestes Vilatómember
15. 1983
    • CT
      + JoinedChester Thompson

      member

    • 
      + JoinedKeith Jones

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandAlex Ligertwood

      member · 1979–1983

    ›Lineup after 1983 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Graham Learmember
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Orestes Vilatómember
    • Tom Costermember
    • Keith Jonesmember
    • Greg Walkermember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
16. 1984
    • DS
      + JoinedDavid Sancious

      member

    • DS
      → Left the bandDavid Sancious

      member · 1984–1984

    • 
      → Left the bandGraham Lear

      member · 1976–1984

    • 
      → Left the bandKeith Jones

      member · 1983–1984

    ›Lineup after 1984 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Orestes Vilatómember
    • Greg Walkermember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • David Sanciousmember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
17. 1985
    • 
      + JoinedAlphonso Johnson

      member

    • SC
      + JoinedSterling Crew

      member

    • SC
      → Left the bandSterling Crew

      member · 1985–1985

    ›Lineup after 1985 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Orestes Vilatómember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Sterling Crewmember
    • Graham Learmember
    • Alphonso Johnsonmember
18. 1986
    • 
      + JoinedBuddy Miles

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandBuddy Miles

      member · 1986–1986

    • CE
      ✝ DiedCoke Escovedo

      natural causes — liver cirrhosis · at Montebello · aged 45

    ›Lineup after 1986 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Orestes Vilatómember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Graham Learmember
    • Alphonso Johnsonmember
    • Buddy Milesmember
19. 1987
    • 
      → Left the bandOrestes Vilató

      member · 1980–1987

    ›Lineup after 1987 (7)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Alphonso Johnsonmember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
    • Buddy Milesmember
20. 1989
    • 
      + JoinedWalfredo de los Reyes, Jr.

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandAlphonso Johnson

      member · 1985–1989

    ›Lineup after 1989 (7)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Armando Perazamember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Keith Jonesmember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
    • Walfredo de los Reyes, Jr.member
21. 1991
    • 
      + JoinedBilly Johnson

      member

    • 
      + JoinedKarl Perazzo

      member

    • 
      + JoinedTony Lindsay

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandBilly Johnson

      member · 1991–1991

    • 
      → Left the bandTony Lindsay

      member · 1991–1991

    • 
      → Left the bandWalfredo de los Reyes, Jr.

      member · 1989–1991

    ›Lineup after 1991 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Gaylord Birchmember
    • Billy Johnsonmember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
    • Karl Perazzomember
22. 1992
    • 
      + JoinedMyron Dove

      member

    • OC
      + JoinedOran Coltrane

      member

    • OC
      → Left the bandOran Coltrane

      member · 1992–1992

    ›Lineup after 1992 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Oran Coltranemember
    • Alphonso Johnsonmember
    • Walfredo de los Reyes, Jr.member
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
    • Myron Dovemember
23. 1993
    • 
      + JoinedJorge Santana

      member

    • 
      + JoinedRodney Holmes

      member

    • VC
      + JoinedVorriece Cooper

      member

    • VC
      → Left the bandVorriece Cooper

      member · 1993–1993

    ›Lineup after 1993 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Alex Ligertwoodmember
    • Myron Dovemember
    • Vorriece Coopermember
    • Rodney Holmesmember
    • Jorge Santanamember
24. 1994
    • LR
      + JoinedLawrence Rogers

      member

    • TB
      + JoinedTommie Bradford

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandRodney Holmes

      member · 1993–1994

    • TB
      → Left the bandTommie Bradford

      member · 1994–1994

    ›Lineup after 1994 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Myron Dovemember
    • Jorge Santanamember
    • Tommie Bradfordmember
    • Billy Johnsonmember
    • Lawrence Rogersmember
25. 1995
    • 
      + JoinedCurtis Salgado

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandCurtis Salgado

      member · 1995–1995

    ›Lineup after 1995 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Myron Dovemember
    • Jorge Santanamember
    • Lawrence Rogersmember
    • Curtis Salgadomember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
26. 1996
    • 
      → Left the bandJorge Santana

      member · 1993–1996

    • 
      → Left the bandMyron Dove

      member · 1992–1996

    • GB
      ✝ DiedGaylord Birch

      aged 50

    ›Lineup after 1996 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Lawrence Rogersmember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
27. 1997
    • 
      + JoinedBenny Rietveld

      member

    • 
      + JoinedHoracio ‘El Negro’ Hernández

      member

    • RW
      + JoinedRicky Wellman

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandHoracio ‘El Negro’ Hernández

      member · 1997–1997

    • RW
      → Left the bandRicky Wellman

      member · 1997–1997

    ›Lineup after 1997 (10)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Lawrence Rogersmember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
    • Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernándezmember
    • Ricky Wellmanmember
    • Rodney Holmesmember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
28. 1998
    • LR
      → Left the bandLawrence Rogers

      member · 1994–1998

    ›Lineup after 1998 (7)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
    • Rodney Holmesmember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
29. 1999
    • 
      ✝ DiedLeon Thomas

      at New York City · aged 62

    ›Lineup after 1999 (7)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
    • Rodney Holmesmember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
30. 2000
    • 
      + JoinedBill Ortiz

      member

    • 
      + JoinedJeff Cressman

      member

    • 
      ✝ DiedDavid Brown

      natural causes — kidney failure · at Los Angeles · aged 53

    ›Lineup after 2000 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Billy Johnsonmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
31. 2004
    • 
      + JoinedDennis Chambers

      drums (drum set)

    ›Lineup after 2004 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Myron Dovemember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
32. 2005
    • 
      + JoinedTommy Anthony

      member

    ›Lineup after 2005 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
33. 2006
    • 
      ✝ DiedLuther Rabb

      aged 64

    ›Lineup after 2006 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
34. 2008
    • 
      ✝ DiedBuddy Miles

      natural causes — heart failure · at Austin · aged 61

    ›Lineup after 2008 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Chester Thompsonmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
35. 2009
    • 
      + JoinedFreddie Ravel

      member

    • CT
      → Left the bandChester Thompson

      member · 1983–2009

    ›Lineup after 2009 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
    • Freddie Ravelmember
36. 2010
    • 
      → Left the bandFreddie Ravel

      member · 2009–2010

    • 
      ✝ DiedFrancisco Aguabella

      natural causes — cancer · at Los Angeles · aged 85

    ›Lineup after 2010 (8)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
37. 2011
    • DK
      + JoinedDavid K. Mathews

      member

    ›Lineup after 2011 (9)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
    • David K. Mathewsmember
38. 2012
    • 
      + JoinedAndy Vargas

      member

    ›Lineup after 2012 (11)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Raul Rekowmember
    • Karl Perazzomember
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Jeff Cressmanmember
    • Bill Ortizmember
    • Dennis Chambersdrums (drum set)
    • Tommy Anthonymember
    • David K. Mathewsmember
    • Tony Lindsaymember
    • Andy Vargasmember
39. 2013
    • 
      + JoinedGregg Rolie

      member

    • 
      + JoinedMichael Carabello

      member

    • 
      + JoinedMichael Shrieve

      member

    • 
      + JoinedNeal Schon

      member

    • 
      → Left the bandAndy Vargas

      member · 2012–2013

    • 
      → Left the bandBill Ortiz

      member · 2000–2013

    • DK
      → Left the bandDavid K. Mathews

      member · 2011–2013

    • 
      → Left the bandDennis Chambers

      drums (drum set) · 2004–2013

    • 
      → Left the bandJeff Cressman

      member · 2000–2013

    • 
      → Left the bandKarl Perazzo

      member · 1991–2013

    • 
      → Left the bandRaul Rekow

      member · 1976–2013

    • 
      → Left the bandTommy Anthony

      member · 2005–2013

    • RW
      ✝ DiedRicky Wellman

      at Virginia · aged 57

    ›Lineup after 2013 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember
40. 2014
    • 
      ✝ DiedArmando Peraza

      natural causes — pneumonia · at San Francisco · aged 90

    ›Lineup after 2014 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember
41. 2015
    • 
      ✝ DiedRaul Rekow

      at San Francisco · aged 61

    ›Lineup after 2015 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember
42. 2018
    • 
      ✝ DiedLeon Ndugu Chancler

      natural causes — prostate cancer · at Los Angeles · aged 66

    ›Lineup after 2018 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember
43. 2020
    • 
      ✝ DiedJorge Santana

      natural causes · at San Francisco · aged 69

    ›Lineup after 2020 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember
44. 2021
    • 
      ✝ DiedMarcus Malone

      at Oakland · aged 77

    ›Lineup after 2021 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember
45. 2026
    • 
      ✝ DiedAlex Ligertwood

      at Santa Monica · aged 80

    • 
      ✝ DiedJames Mingo Lewis

      aged 73

    • 
      ✝ DiedRodney Holmes

      aged 60

    ›Lineup after 2026 (6)

    • Carlos Santanaeponymous
    • Benny Rietveldmember
    • Michael Carabellomember
    • Gregg Roliemember
    • Neal Schonmember
    • Michael Shrievemember