Guitar Legend Carlos Santana Collapses During Performance

Olakunle Olabode

The 74-year-old Guitar legend Carlos Santana collapses during his performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan Tuesday night.

Carlos Santana could be seen in videos and pictures posted on Twitter being treated.

#BREAKING Carlos Santana being treated by EMS after a “serious medical emergency” at #pineknob – audience asked to leave – and pray. pic.twitter.com/kdqd5yDxK7

— Amy Lange (@langeamyFOX2) July 6, 2022

Another video showed where the guitarist appeared to wave to the audience as he was wheeled away.

Carlos Santana waved to clapping fans as he’s helped off the stage pic.twitter.com/YA55N4QCZe

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 6, 2022

Santana’s manager Michael Vrionis put on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s Facebook page that Carlos Santana was taken to the emergency department at McLaren Clarkston for observation and “is doing well.” “The show with Earth, Wind & Fire for tomorrow July 6th at The Pavilion at Star Lake (formerly the S&T Bank Music Park) in Burgettstown, PA will be postponed to a later date. More details to follow thru Live Nation,” Vrionis said.

According to an update from CBS News, the guitar legend Carlos Santana is recovering after the collapse. Santana’s manager Michael Vrionis also told CBS News in a statement that Santana had suffered “heat exhaustion and dehydration.”

Sarlos’ fans worldwide have taken to the internet to show their love and wish him a speedy recovery.

Running this classic back for Carlos Santana & hoping for a speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/Udgi4Ij23U

— BROTHER (@BrotherHQ) July 6, 2022

I’m glad Carlos Santana is ok. 🙏🏽❤️‍🔥🎸 I hope he knows how much he is loved.

— V 🌸 (@PincheeeVanessa) July 6, 2022

Thinking about artists who collapse from exhaustion on stage. It’s alarmingly common. Holding Carlos Santana high today and listening to his work w/Alice Coltrane. Decades of cosmic Chicano rock & jazz. Prayers are good, but deep rest for these artists is even better. pic.twitter.com/UMKszHcpCB

— DJ Scholarship (@lynneedenise) July 6, 2022