Santana Secret Disclosed

10/26/1998 at 12:00 AM EST

Grammy favorite Carlos Santana tells Charlie Rose on "60 Minutes II" on Tuesday that he was sexually abused as a child. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, 52, says he was molested for a two year period, beginning at the age of 11, but kept it a secret for almost 40 years. "You know it's something you feel uncomfortable with in the first place," he said. "You know it's -- it's a very, as children say, icky part of your life." With therapy, he adds, he's come to terms with it. "I am free from feeling guilt, shame, judgment . . . fear," he says. Santana is active in children's charities: he and his wife Deborah started the Milagro Foundation for children in need and he raised more than $100,000 for the children of El Salvador with a benefit concert. The legendary guitarist, whose "Supernatural" album is at the top of the Billboard charts, received 11 nominations in 10 categories for the upcoming Grammy Awards, which will air live on CBS on Feb. 23.