Adolfo de la Parra

Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra (born 8 February 1946) is a Mexican musician, best known as the drummer for the American blues rock band Canned Heat.

After moving to the United States, he joined The Sotweed Factor before leaving to play with Bluesberry Jam.

Following the death of Larry Taylor in 2019, Parra is the only surviving principal member from the 1960s lineup.

[11][12] In addition to his work with Canned Heat, Parra has performed with blues artists such as The Coasters, T-Bone Walker, Ben E. King, Mary Wells, Etta James, and The Platters.

[5] He produced and appeared in the 2007 film Rock 'n Roll Made in Mexico: From Evolution to Revolution[4][13] and authored the 2010 book Living the Blues.

Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra on stage with Canned Heat in 2018