The musician was the guitarist and frontman for Blues Image which was ... and the Grateful Dead. After the band split, Mike went on to join Iron Butterfly who only made a single album.

After Blues Image split Pinera joined Iron Butterfly, appearing on their 1970 ... After leaving in 1972 he reunited with the band on four occasions up to 1993. He Later joined Alice Cooper ...

Singer and guitarist co-wrote band’s 1970 hit “Ride Captain Ride” before joining Iron Butterfly then Alice Cooper. 45 Years Ago: Iron Butterfly Release ‘Ball’ 45 Years Ago ...