Canned Heat rose to fame in the late ’60s with their deep love and knowledge of blues music. Founded in 1966 by blues historians Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite, the band quickly made their mark with hits like “On the Road Again,” “Let’s Work Together,” and “Going Up the Country,” the latter becoming the unofficial anthem of Woodstock.

They performed at iconic events like the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock and collaborated with blues legends including John Lee Hooker, resulting in the acclaimed album Hooker ’n Heat. The band also helped revive the careers of forgotten bluesmen such as Skip James and Sunnyland Slim.

Though they’ve endured the loss of key members, Canned Heat has continued to perform around the world for over five decades. Today, they are led by longtime drummer Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra, joined by Dale Spalding, Rick Reed, and newest member Jimmy Vivino.

Their legacy lives on through music, film, commercials, and Fito’s book Living the Blues, which chronicles the band’s wild history.