The Blues Image

The Blues Image was a late 1960s rock band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1966, and their only hit was the song "Ride, Captain, Ride". Members are singer and guitarist Michael Pinera, drummer Manuel Bertematti, and drummer Joe Lala. They were later joined by bassist Malcolm Jones and keyboardist Frank "Skip" Konte.

Blues Image
Blues Image in 1970
Background information
Origin	Tampa, Florida
Genres	Rock
Years active	1966-early 1970s
Labels	Atco Records
Past member(s)	Mike Pinera Manuel Bertematti Joe Lala Emilio Garcia Malcolm Jones Frank Konte Denny Correll Kent Henry

Discography

Albums

• Blues Image (1969)
• Open (1970)
• Red White & Blues Image (1970)

Compilations

• Rhino Hi-Five : Blues Image (2005)

Singles

• "Lay Your Sweet Love on Me" (1969
• "Ride Captain Ride" (1970)
• "Gas Lamps and Clay" (1970)
• "Rise Up" (1971)