Blues Image was formed in Tampa, Florida in 1966 by singer-guitarist Mike Pinera , singer-drummer Manuel “Manny” Bertematti, singer-percussionist Joe Lala , keyboardist Emilio Garcia, and bassist Malcolm Jones. They were later joined by keyboardist Frank “Skip” Konte when Emilio Garcia left the band to become a pilot. Blues Image moved to Miami in 1968, where they helped form an innovative new music venue, Thee Image. Blues Image became the house band at the club, which featured acts like Cream , Grateful Dead , and Blood, Sweat & Tears .
Blues Image was formed in Tampa, Florida in 1966 by singer-guitarist
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