[MUDDOG]

Marcus Malone, a percussionist who was living on the streets of Oakland

All a friend can say is ain't it a shame.

[rikkir]

All a friend can say is ain’t it a shame.

Seems like Santana did him a solid.
He’s on the album (which means royalties), and he’s going to tour with the band next year.
Certainly seems like a chance for Malone to get his life back on track.

[Freestate316]

He was in Houston, but it was too close to New Orleans.