On Tuesday, April 22, Carlos Santana suffered a medical emergency while preparing for a concert in San Antonio, Texas. According to reports, the fire department responded to a report of a possible fainting around 5 or 6 PM. It appears the rock icon was in the process of a sound check when the medical episode occurred. The show was postponed and will be made up at a later date.
Carlos Santana Hospitalized After Medical Scare
Carlos Santana is one of the most recognizable and decorated rock guitarists of all time. The 77-year-old rock star has been performing since the 60s and 70s. His unique style of Latin, African, and Blues fused with Rock and Roll created an iconic style all his own. In his career, he has won ten Grammys, three Latin Grammys, and countless chart-topping hit singles and albums. In 1998, Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2015, Rolling Stone magazine listed Santana at number 20 on their list of the 100 greatest guitarists, but upgraded him to number 11 in 2023.
Carlos Santana was preparing for his concert at the Majestic Theatre in Downtown San Antonio on Tuesday when he reportedly collapsed. According to TMZ reports, the rock star fainted around 5 o’clock that Tuesday, and the fire department responded to calls of the medical emergency soon after. He was taken to the hospital, where he remains hospitalized and receiving treatment. His concert, part of the Oneness Tour 2025, was postponed soon after the episode. It appears dehydration and exhaustion were the cause of his fainting.
Carlos Santana’s manager, Michael Vrionis, shared a statement on Facebook.”Mr. Santana was at the venue (Majestic Theatre) preparing for tonight’s show when he experienced an event that was determined to be dehydration. Out of an abundance of caution and for the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action. He is doing well and is looking forward to coming back to San Antonio soon as well as continuing his US Tour.”
This is not the first time that Carlos Santana has had a medical incident. He also reportedly collapsed from dehydration in 2022 at a concert and, in 2021, underwent heart surgery. It appears, however, that he is doing well and will fully recover. According to a representative for the musician, “He is doing well and is looking forward to coming back to San Antonio soon as well as continuing his US Tour. Thank you all very much for your understanding.” Those with existing tickets are asked to retain them for the future event.
Final Thoughts
Carlos Santana is one of the most legendary musicians of all time. Despite his age, he continues to perform at a high level for over five decades since bursting onto the scene at Woodstock in 1969. The repeated occurrences of medical emergencies are concerning, but thankfully, he remains in full recovery and good spirits. Fans looking forward to his tour can expect him to return to full capacity soon. If more information comes out regarding his health or plans, the story will be updated. Until that time, fans should keep an eye out for any updates regarding tour dates and especially for the rescheduled of his San Antonio concert.
