he band members of Santana have changed over the decades, with one exception: it's leader Carlos Santana. Santana's unique sound of Latin, rock, and jazz influences has made the band's music classic and the men's fame endless. When Santana appeared at Woodstock in 1969, they were a surprise hit, and this success helped their debut album Santana shoot to number one when it was released that October. While band members changed and the group experimented with different sounds, Santana never lost its following of fans and continues to this day retain world-wide popularity.