Carlos Santana Collapses on Stage

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Carlos Santana collapsed on stage last night (July 5th) while performing in Independence Township, Michigan at the famed Pine Knob Music Theatre.

Ultimate Classic Rock reported: “The rocker was approximately 55 minutes into the show when he began to introduce ‘Joy,’ a collaboration with Chris Stapleton that was released on 2021’s Blessings And Miracles. After describing the song as ‘mystical medicine music to heal a world infected with fear,’ Santana and his namesake band launched into the tune. The guitarist then walked over to a riser, sat down, and appeared to pass out. The show was immediately stopped as he was attended to by medical staff. At one point, a curtain was placed on stage to hide the guitarist from the crowd’s view.”

A crew member explained to the crowd that the guitarist was dealing with a “severe medical emergency,” before asking the crowd for their prayers and well wishes. 20 minutes after the collapse, Santana was seen being wheeled off the stage on a stretcher.