The Sentinals (band)
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The Sentinals were a surf rock band from San Luis Obispo, California
(1961-1965). The band is notable for a Latino influence in some works, such as "Latin'ia" (1962). Notable band members included drummer John Barbata
(later of The Turtles and Jefferson Starship
) and Lee Michaels
(then known as Michael Olsen) on keyboards.
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities...
(1961-1965). The band is notable for a Latino influence in some works, such as "Latin'ia" (1962). Notable band members included drummer John Barbata
John Barbata
John Barbata is an American drummer, born in Passaic, New Jersey, active especially in pop and pop/rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a band member and as a session drummer.-Biography:...
(later of The Turtles and Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship is an American rock band formed in the early 1970s. The group is a spin-off from the iconic 1960s psychedelic/folk group Jefferson Airplane. The band has undergone several major changes in personnel and genres through the years while retaining the same Jefferson Starship name...
) and Lee Michaels
Lee Michaels
Lee Michaels plays the Hammond organ, piano, and guitar , and is best known for his 1971 Top 10 pop hit single, "Do You Know What I Mean."-Career:...
(then known as Michael Olsen) on keyboards.