I first met Mike Pinera some forty plus years ago during the Alice Cooper years. I'm proud to say we remained close friends throughout the rest of his life. In fact, Mike introduced me to Rocky. I last saw Mike shortly before he passed, in the hospital. Today is… http://dlvr.it/TNMNHy #mikepinera

#OnThisDay in 1948, #MikePinera, American rock guitarist and singer (Blues Image - "Ride Captain Ride"; Iron Butterfly), born in Tampa, Florida.
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Happy Birthday to singer, songwriter, guitarist, & producer for Iron Butterfly, plus numerous other bands, Mike Pinera, who would have been 77 years old today (1948-2024)
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"Ride Captain Ride" is a song recorded by the American rock band #BluesImage. It was co-written by the band's singer-guitarist #MikePinera and keyboardist #FrankSkipKonte and was included on the group's 1970 album, #Open. Released as a slightly shortened single in the spring of 1970.

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Legendary Alice Cooper Guitarist Mike Pinera Dead at 76, Cause of Death Revealed Mike Pinera, the former lead guitarist for Alice Cooper, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from liver failure. The musician reportedly struggled with a

Mike Pinera, the former lead guitarist for Alice Cooper, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from liver failure. He was 76 years old.

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Morreu Mike Piñera, ícone do rock psicodélico e pioneiro no uso do talk box - Confraria Floydstock Mike Piñera, icônico nome do rock psicodélico das décadas de 60 e 70, faleceu no dia 20 de novembro último, aos 76 anos, em sua morada em Tampa, EUA. De

Morreu Mike Piñera, ícone do rock psicodélico e pioneiro no uso do talk box

Músico tinha 76 anos de idade

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Blues Image Frontman Mike Pinera Dead at 76 Blues Image frontman Mike Pinera, who co-wrote their 1970 hit “Ride Captain Ride” before joining Iron Butterfly then Alice Cooper, died at 76 in November 2024.

Blues Image Frontman Mike Pinera Dead at 76

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Tampa rocker Mike Pinera (‘Ride Captain Ride’) dies Tampa native Mike Pinera, who wrote and sang the Top Ten single “Ride Captain Ride” as a member of Blues Image, died Nov. 20 after a long illness. He was 76. “Ride Captain Ride,” which is still in rot...

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Mike Pinera (1948-2024) 🇺🇸

Falleció el guitarrista, cantante, compositor y productor estadounidense Mike Pinera a los 76 años de edad

Descanse en Paz Mike Pinera (30/11/24) #MikePinera #Guitarrista #noticias #nathzzi #RIP #QEPD #DEP #news #EstadosUnidos #Musica #BluesImage #RideCaptainRide