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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = José Octavio Areas Dávila
| birth_name = José Octavio Areas Dávila
| alias = Chepito
| alias = Chepito Areas
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1946|7|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1946|7|25|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Leon, Nicaragua]]
| birth_place = [[León, Nicaragua]]
| origin = Leon, Nicaragua
| origin = León, Nicaragua
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| genre = [[Latin rock]], [[funk rock]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Latin rock]]
* [[funk rock]]
* [[jazz fusion]]
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| occupation = [[Musician]]
| occupation = [[Musician]]
| instrument = [[Timbales]], [[percussion]], [[conga]]s, [[trumpet]]
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* [[Percussion instrument|percussion]]
* [[Conga|congas]]
* [[trumpet]]
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| years_active = 1969-present
| years_active = 1969-present
| label = [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
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'''José Octavio "Chepito" Areas Dávila''' (born 25 July 1946) is a [[Nicaraguan]] [[percussionist]] best known for having played [[timbales]] in the [[Latin rock]] group [[Santana (band)|Santana]] in 1969–1977 and 1987–1989.<ref>http://www.santana.com/Past-Players/</ref> In 1998, he was inducted into the [[Rock & Roll Hall of Fame]] for his work in Santana.<ref>{{cite news | title=Santana | url =http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/santana | work =The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum | accessdate = 2007-12-15}}</ref> In 1997, he performed on ''[[Abraxas Pool]]'' with other members of the early 1970s iteration of Santana, including [[Gregg Rolie]], [[Neal Schon]], [[Michael Carabello]] and [[Michael Shrieve]].<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/abraxas-pool-mw0000617693</ref> Previously, he released an eponymous solo album on [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]/[[CBS Records International|CBS Records]] in 1974. ''La Gigantona'', a 1976 collaboration with Nicaraguan singer-songwriter and childhood friend [[Alfonso Noel Lovo]], was reissued by Numero Group in 2012.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Gigantona-Alfonso-Lovo/dp/B008OHV726</ref> He featured along with Richard Bean in ''The Sounds of Santana'' CD by Mike Roman & The Tellstars (2003). Featured along with Michael Shrieve in ''Cha Cha Time!'' CD by Mike Roman & The Tellstars (2007).
'''José Octavio "Chepito" Areas Dávila''' (born 25 July 1946) is a [[Nicaraguan]] [[Percussion instrument|percussionist]] best known for having played [[timbales]] in the [[Latin rock]] group [[Santana (band)|Santana]] in 1969–1977 and 1987–1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.santana.com/Past-Players/ |title=Past Players {{!}} Santana |publisher=Santana.com |date=|accessdate=2019-08-22}}</ref> In 1998, he was inducted into the [[Rock & Roll Hall of Fame]] for his work in Santana.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/santana |title=Santana {{!}} Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |publisher=[[The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] |accessdate=2007-12-15}}</ref> In 1997, he performed on ''[[Abraxas Pool]]'' with other members of the early 1970s iteration of Santana, including [[Gregg Rolie]], [[Neal Schon]], [[Michael Carabello]] and [[Michael Shrieve]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/abraxas-pool-mw0000617693 |title=Abraxas Pool - Abraxas Pool {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=|accessdate=2019-08-22}}</ref> Previously, he released an eponymous solo album on [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]/[[CBS Records International|CBS Records]] in 1974. ''La Gigantona'', a 1976 collaboration with Nicaraguan singer-songwriter and childhood friend [[Alfonso Noel Lovo]], was reissued by Numero Group in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Alfonso-Lovo-La-Gigantona/release/4034315 |title=Alfonso Lovo - La Gigantona (2012, Vinyl) {{!}} Discogs |publisher=[[Discogs]] |date=|accessdate=2019-08-22}}</ref> He was featured along with Richard Bean in 2003 CD ''The Sounds of Santana'' by Mike Roman & The Tellstars, and he played alongside Michael Shrieve in the 2007 CD ''Cha Cha Time!'' by Mike Roman & The Tellstars.

In 1996, Areas was arrested at his [[Concord, California]] home for allegedly molesting the 6-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son of a contractor who previously worked on his swimming pool in the summer of 1995; prior to the arrest, Areas was assaulted by the contractor's boyfriend.<ref name="sfgate">{{cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bay-Musician-Arrested-in-Molest-Case-2992893.php%20%5e |title=Bay Musician Arrested in Molest Case |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate]] |date=February 28, 1996|accessdate=2019-08-22}}</ref> In an interview with police, Areas "did admit to some acts of child molesting."<ref name="sfgate"/> Areas was not invited to participate in the [[Santana IV|2016 reunion]] of the classic Santana lineup as a result of his actions.<ref>{{cite web|author=Andy Greene |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/santana-on-reuniting-classic-lineup-how-to-fight-trump-238504/ |title=Santana on Reuniting Classic Lineup, How to Fight Trump |work=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=May 19, 2016|accessdate=2019-08-22}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 00:02, 22 August 2019

José Areas
Background information
Birth nameJosé Octavio Areas Dávila
Also known asChepito Areas
Born (1946-07-25) 25 July 1946 (age 78)
León, Nicaragua
OriginLeón, Nicaragua
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active1969-present
LabelsColumbia

José Octavio "Chepito" Areas Dávila (born 25 July 1946) is a Nicaraguan percussionist best known for having played timbales in the Latin rock group Santana in 1969–1977 and 1987–1989.[1] In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work in Santana.[2] In 1997, he performed on Abraxas Pool with other members of the early 1970s iteration of Santana, including Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Michael Carabello and Michael Shrieve.[3] Previously, he released an eponymous solo album on Columbia/CBS Records in 1974. La Gigantona, a 1976 collaboration with Nicaraguan singer-songwriter and childhood friend Alfonso Noel Lovo, was reissued by Numero Group in 2012.[4] He was featured along with Richard Bean in 2003 CD The Sounds of Santana by Mike Roman & The Tellstars, and he played alongside Michael Shrieve in the 2007 CD Cha Cha Time! by Mike Roman & The Tellstars.

In 1996, Areas was arrested at his Concord, California home for allegedly molesting the 6-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son of a contractor who previously worked on his swimming pool in the summer of 1995; prior to the arrest, Areas was assaulted by the contractor's boyfriend.[5] In an interview with police, Areas "did admit to some acts of child molesting."[5] Areas was not invited to participate in the 2016 reunion of the classic Santana lineup as a result of his actions.[6]

Discography

Solo discography

  • Jose "Chepito" Areas (1974)

with Santana

with Abraxas Pool

Other albums

  • The Aliens! (1965)
  • Feel It! (1970)
  • Sisyphus (1970)
  • Mwandishi (1970)
  • Shake Off the Demon (1971)
  • Choice Quality Stuff/Anytime (1971)
  • Boz Scaggs & Band (1971)
  • Danny Cox (1971)
  • For Those Who Chant (1972)
  • Brenda Patterson (1973)
  • Crackin' (1975)
  • Foolish Pleasures (1975)
  • Chameleon (1976)
  • La Gigantona (1976)
  • Formerly Of The Harlettes (1978)
  • Tropico (1978)
  • Giants (1978)
  • Passion And Fire (1984)
  • The Healer (1989)
  • Beyond the Thunder (1995)
  • Ray Cepeda, "SOLO" (2000)
  • The Sounds of Santana CD by Mike Roman & The Tellstars" (2003)
  • Cha Cha Time! CD by Mike Roman & The Tellstars" (2007)
  • Bossa n' Ramones (2008)
  • Ray Cepeda, "Angels over Avalon and Aztlan (2008)
  • We Back!' (2013)
  • Areas Of Santaana' (2018)

References

  1. ^ "Past Players | Santana". Santana.com. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Santana | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 15 December 2007.
  3. ^ "Abraxas Pool - Abraxas Pool | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Alfonso Lovo - La Gigantona (2012, Vinyl) | Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Bay Musician Arrested in Molest Case". SFGate. 28 February 1996. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  6. ^ Andy Greene (19 May 2016). "Santana on Reuniting Classic Lineup, How to Fight Trump". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
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