Guitar legend: Because of Corona: Santana, further concert in the US

Guitar legend Carlos Santana (“Smooth”) has had to cancel a second concert in the US state of Texas for health reasons. The 77-year-old was tested positively for the coronavirus, it said on Wednesday (local time) on his official Facebook page. He recovered in his hotel. The appearance planned in the city of Sugar Land fell.

On Tuesday, the musician born in Mexico had already canceled a show in San Antonio after, according to his management, he felt uncomfortable during the preparations. He was initially taken to a hospital for observation. There, the doctors had found dehydration with the artist, i.e. a lack of water in the body. He was later tested positively for Corona.

Santana is doing well, said his manager Michael Vrionis. The concerts were canceled solely from caution. They should be made up for. On Friday, the guitar virtuoso will continue its tour in the state of Oklahoma. “Carlos is looking forward to seeing you all again soon,” he added.

Santana and his band had recently started their “OneMess” tour in the United States, which she will also lead to Europe in June. Concerts in Germany are also planned according to the tour plan.

Health problems earlier

Already in January the musician had to cancel some shows in Las Vegas. At that time, according to his management, he was heavily overturned on a walk in Hawaii, where he owned a house, had broken the little finger of the left hand. In 2022 Santana collapsed on stage at a concert in the USA. The management said at the time.

Born in Mexico in 1947, Santana and his band rose to the star at the legendary Woodstock Festival from 1969. The multiple Grammy winner is considered the inventor of the Latin rock. He has been a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998. His classics include “Black Magic Woman”, “Samba Pa Ti” and a guitar -hugging version of “Oye Como VA”.