Carlos Santana Collapses During Concert In Michigan

Grammy-winning guitarist Carlos Santana was performing on stage in Clarkston, Michigan on July 5 when he suddenly collapsed. The 74-year-old was introducing his song “Joy” at Pine Knob Music Theatre and described the song as “mystical medicine music to heal a world infected with fear.”

Shortly after, he seemed to pass out. The venue staff came on stage and said, “Ladies and gentlemen as you can see, we have a severe medical emergency. Let’s share our prayers … We need it right now … Please send your light and love to this man.”

Carlos Santana is recovering after collapsing during a concert in Michigan

As he was being wheeled out by medical staff, Santana seemed to wave or give a thumbs up to the audience. The rest of the show was canceled. He was taken to the emergency department at nearby McLaren Clarkston.

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Several hours after the incident happened, his management team updated fans on his website. It said that he was “over-taken by heat exhausted and dehydration” during the concert which also featured Earth, Wind & Fire. Reports say that he is now recovering and doing well.

Santana was supposed to be in Burgettstown, Pa. this evening for a show but it has been postponed to let him further recover. His team asked fans to watch for updates on the rescheduled date. His next tour date is on July 8 in Noblesville, IN. Just last December, Santana had to cancel his Las Vegas residency dates to recover from an “unscheduled heart procedure.” Wishing Santana a quick recovery after a scary incident!

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