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{{Short description|American guitarist, singer and songwriter (1948–2024)}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Mike Pinera
| name = Mike Pinera
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| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Carlos Michael Pinera
| birth_name = Carlos Michael Pinera
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1948|9|29|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1948|9|29}}
| birth_place = [[Tampa]], [[Florida]], United States
| birth_place = [[Tampa]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|11|20|1948|9|29}}
| death_place =
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Electric guitar|Guitar]]|[[vocals]]}}
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Electric guitar|Guitar]]|[[vocals]]}}
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|singer|songwriter| producer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|singer|songwriter| producer}}
| years_active = 1960s–present
| years_active = 1960s-2024
| label = [[Atlantic Records|Atco]]
| label = [[Atlantic Records|Atco]]
| associated_acts = [[Blues Image]], [[Iron Butterfly]], [[Alice Cooper]], [[Ramatam]]
| associated_acts = [[Blues Image]], [[Iron Butterfly]], [[Alice Cooper]], [[Ramatam]]
}}
}}


'''Mike Pinera''' (born September 29, 1948)<ref name="LarkinGE">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1992|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-939-0|page=1961}}</ref> is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who started professionally in the late 1960s with the group [[Blues Image]], which had a number 4 hit in 1970 with their song "[[Ride Captain Ride]]". After the break-up of that group, he joined [[Iron Butterfly]], and later formed the group [[Ramatam]]. Pinera was then the founding member of the band New Cactus, a later incarnation of the band [[Cactus (American band)|Cactus]]. He was the lead guitarist for [[Alice Cooper]] from 1980 to 1982. He is currently performing with his solo band and [[The Classic Rock All-Stars]].
'''Carlos Michael Pinera''' (September 29, 1948 – November 20, 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who started professionally in the late 1960s with the group [[Blues Image]], which had a number 4 hit in 1970 with their song "[[Ride Captain Ride]]". After the breakup of that group, he joined [[Iron Butterfly]], and later formed the group [[Ramatam]]. Pinera was then the founding member of the band New Cactus, a later incarnation of the band [[Cactus (American band)|Cactus]]. He was the lead guitarist for [[Alice Cooper]] from 1980 to 1982.


==Career==
==Career==
===Early years===
===Early years===
Mike Pinera and his group Blues Image were co-founders and house band at Thee Image, a Miami Beach concert venue they opened and co-headlined on weekends, playing with such groups as Cream, Grateful Dead, The Yardbirds, The Animals, Frank Zappa and many more.<ref>[http://www.realrock.com/mpbio.htm Mike Pinera Biography], Official Mike Pinera website.</ref> Blues Image soon signed with [[Atlantic Records]] where they scored the major hit "[[Ride Captain Ride]]" (1970), which Pinera co-wrote and sang.<ref name="LarkinGE"/>
Mike Pinera and his group Blues Image were co-founders and house band at Thee Image, a Miami Beach concert venue they opened and co-headlined on weekends, playing with such groups as Cream, Grateful Dead, the [[The Yardbirds|Yardbirds]], The Animals, Frank Zappa and many more.<ref>[http://www.realrock.com/mpbio.htm Mike Pinera Biography], Official Mike Pinera website.</ref> Blues Image soon signed with [[Atlantic Records]] where they scored the major hit "[[Ride Captain Ride]]" (1970), which Pinera co-wrote and sang.<ref name="LarkinGE"/>


Pinera joined [[Iron Butterfly]] in 1970,<ref name="LarkinGE"/> and recorded the album ''[[Metamorphosis (Iron Butterfly album)|Metamorphosis]]''.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> He was one of the first guitarists to use the "Guitar Talk Box" which is featured on the song "Butterfly Bleu", which was written by Pinera. The album reached the top 20 and has achieved multi-platinum status.
Pinera joined [[Iron Butterfly]] in 1970,<ref name="LarkinGE"/> and recorded the album ''[[Metamorphosis (Iron Butterfly album)|Metamorphosis]]''.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> He was one of the first guitarists to use the "[[Talk box|Guitar Talk Box]]" which is featured on the song "Butterfly Bleu", which was written by Pinera. The album reached the top 20 and has achieved multi-platinum status.


In 1972, Pinera and [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s drummer [[Mitch Mitchell]] formed the band [[Ramatam]] on [[Atlantic Records]],<ref name="LarkinGE"/> and was produced by [[Tom Dowd]], who was quoted as saying this album was one of his all time favorites.
In 1972, Pinera and [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s drummer [[Mitch Mitchell]] formed the band [[Ramatam]] on [[Atlantic Records]],<ref name="LarkinGE"/> and was produced by [[Tom Dowd]], who was quoted as saying this album was one of his all time favorites.


In 1973, Pinera helped formed The New Cactus Band.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> They recorded the album, ''Son of Cactus'', on Atlantic Records. In 1975, he formed the band Thee Image and they recorded two albums on Manticore Records,<ref name="LarkinGE"/> ''Thee Image'' and ''Inside the Triangle'', both produced by Pinera.
In 1973, Pinera helped form The New Cactus Band.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> The New Cactus Band consisted of Mike Pinera (vocals/guitar), Duane Hitchings (keyboards), Roland Robinson (bass) and Jerry Norris (drums).<ref>{{Citation |title=Son of Cactus - New Cactus Band {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/son-of-cactus-mw0000582717#credits |access-date=2024-12-16 |language=en}}</ref> They recorded the album, ''Son of Cactus'', on Atlantic Records. In 1975, he formed the band Thee Image and they recorded two albums on Manticore Records,<ref name="LarkinGE"/> ''Thee Image'' and ''Inside the Triangle'', both produced by Pinera.


===Solo career===
===Solo career===
In 1977, Pinera's first solo album, ''Isla'', was released on Capricorn Records.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> It was followed by ''Forever'' in 1979 on Capitol Records.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> The songs were written and produced by Pinera. The ''Forever'' album contained the single "Goodnight My Love," which spent eight weeks on the [[Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], peaking at number 70 in February 1980. It was also a hit in Latin America featured in Tele-Novelas Latin TV Series. Pinera joined the Alice Cooper band and he played in the band from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.
In 1977, Pinera's first solo album, ''Isla'', was released on Capricorn Records.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> It was followed by ''Forever'' in 1979 on Capitol Records.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> The songs were written and produced by Pinera. The ''Forever'' album contained the single "Goodnight My Love," which spent eight weeks on the [[Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], peaking at number 70 in February 1980. It was also a hit in Latin America featured in Tele-Novelas Latin TV Series. Pinera joined the Alice Cooper band and he played in the band from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.

In 2012 Mike joined Rockzion and then completed an album called "Came To Believe" Composed of 7 songs. He worked with Rockzion's players Ronnie Ciago (drums, percussion, vocal BU) and Dennis Renick (keyboards, vocals) and Mike Pinera ( guitar, vocals). Mike and Dennis produced the album together. Mike Pinera wrote 3 songs and Dennis Renick wrote 3 songs. The title song "Came To Believe was a co-write. It was partially released in 2022 with 2 songs as a promo. The album will soon be released in 2025. This is the last original work of Mike Pinera before he passed on November 20, 2024.

==Personal life and death==
Pinera was born in [[Tampa|Tampa, Florida]], on September 29, 1948.<ref name="LarkinGE">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1992|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-939-0|page=1961}}</ref> He died of liver failure on November 20, 2024, at the age of 76.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tamarkin|first=Jeff|url=https://bestclassicbands.com/mike-pinera-obituary-iron-butterfly-blues-image-11-22-24/|title=Mike Pinera, Guitarist for Blues Image & Iron Butterfly, Dies at 76|date=November 22, 2024|work=Best Classic Bands}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Discogs artist|Mike Pinera}}
* {{Discogs artist|Mike Pinera}}
* {{imdb name|0684089}}


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Latest revision as of 05:04, 7 January 2025

Mike Pinera
Pinera performing in 2009
Pinera performing in 2009
Background information
Birth nameCarlos Michael Pinera
Born(1948-09-29)September 29, 1948
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 2024(2024-11-20) (aged 76)
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
Years active1960s-2024
LabelsAtco

Carlos Michael Pinera (September 29, 1948 – November 20, 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who started professionally in the late 1960s with the group Blues Image, which had a number 4 hit in 1970 with their song "Ride Captain Ride". After the breakup of that group, he joined Iron Butterfly, and later formed the group Ramatam. Pinera was then the founding member of the band New Cactus, a later incarnation of the band Cactus. He was the lead guitarist for Alice Cooper from 1980 to 1982.

Career

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Early years

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Mike Pinera and his group Blues Image were co-founders and house band at Thee Image, a Miami Beach concert venue they opened and co-headlined on weekends, playing with such groups as Cream, Grateful Dead, the Yardbirds, The Animals, Frank Zappa and many more.[1] Blues Image soon signed with Atlantic Records where they scored the major hit "Ride Captain Ride" (1970), which Pinera co-wrote and sang.[2]

Pinera joined Iron Butterfly in 1970,[2] and recorded the album Metamorphosis.[2] He was one of the first guitarists to use the "Guitar Talk Box" which is featured on the song "Butterfly Bleu", which was written by Pinera. The album reached the top 20 and has achieved multi-platinum status.

In 1972, Pinera and Jimi Hendrix's drummer Mitch Mitchell formed the band Ramatam on Atlantic Records,[2] and was produced by Tom Dowd, who was quoted as saying this album was one of his all time favorites.

In 1973, Pinera helped form The New Cactus Band.[2] The New Cactus Band consisted of Mike Pinera (vocals/guitar), Duane Hitchings (keyboards), Roland Robinson (bass) and Jerry Norris (drums).[3] They recorded the album, Son of Cactus, on Atlantic Records. In 1975, he formed the band Thee Image and they recorded two albums on Manticore Records,[2] Thee Image and Inside the Triangle, both produced by Pinera.

Solo career

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In 1977, Pinera's first solo album, Isla, was released on Capricorn Records.[2] It was followed by Forever in 1979 on Capitol Records.[2] The songs were written and produced by Pinera. The Forever album contained the single "Goodnight My Love," which spent eight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 70 in February 1980. It was also a hit in Latin America featured in Tele-Novelas Latin TV Series. Pinera joined the Alice Cooper band and he played in the band from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.

In 2012 Mike joined Rockzion and then completed an album called "Came To Believe" Composed of 7 songs. He worked with Rockzion's players Ronnie Ciago (drums, percussion, vocal BU) and Dennis Renick (keyboards, vocals) and Mike Pinera ( guitar, vocals). Mike and Dennis produced the album together. Mike Pinera wrote 3 songs and Dennis Renick wrote 3 songs. The title song "Came To Believe was a co-write. It was partially released in 2022 with 2 songs as a promo. The album will soon be released in 2025. This is the last original work of Mike Pinera before he passed on November 20, 2024.

Personal life and death

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Pinera was born in Tampa, Florida, on September 29, 1948.[2] He died of liver failure on November 20, 2024, at the age of 76.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Mike Pinera Biography, Official Mike Pinera website.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1961. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  3. ^ Son of Cactus - New Cactus Band | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-12-16
  4. ^ Tamarkin, Jeff (November 22, 2024). "Mike Pinera, Guitarist for Blues Image & Iron Butterfly, Dies at 76". Best Classic Bands.
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Category:Rockzion (Pinera&Renick) members

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