Carlos Santana Reunites with Homeless Ex Bandmate

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Carlos Santana Reunites with Homeless Ex Bandmate

By Mario Sevilla
Fri Dec 20th, 2013 5:57pm America/Los_Angeles

OAKLAND (KRON) — It’s a story we call, “People That Reunite With Former Friends Behave Nicely.”
While filming a segment for People Behaving Badly about illegal dumping in an Oakland neighborhood on Dec. 9, KRON 4?s Stanley Roberts spoke with a homeless man found rummaging for valuables.

The man, who identified himself as Marcus Malone, told Stanley that he was a landscaper and a music composer. He also revealed his connection to a Bay Area music legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Carlos Santana.

“At one time I was with the Santana band, the original Santana blues band,” Marcus said. “Now I’m homeless and on the streets.”

Initially, Marcus’ claim seemed unbelievable. Carlos is famously known for his generosity and compassion for people in need. Carlos supports several organizations such as The Milagro Foundation, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, United Farm Workers, Save The Children, and Build The Dream.

It didn’t seem likely that he would let a friend — and one of the original members of Santana — fall on hard times.

But KRON 4 made some calls and looked up Marcus’ story. What came next was a shock.

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