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Carlos Santana was the ultimate old hippie at Royal Arena, cooler than most. But the music lacked soul.

He sat down, popped some gum, and launched into a guitar solo that lasted for an hour and a half

Carlos Santana is currently out with the single 'Me Retiro'. But even though he's settled into an ergonomic chair, he doesn't seem ready for retirement. Foto: Mads Nissen
Carlos Santana is currently out with the single 'Me Retiro'. But even though he's settled into an ergonomic chair, he doesn't seem ready for retirement. Foto: Mads Nissen
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Carlos Santana struggled with many things on stage Monday night. But being cool and saying cool things was not one of them.

The 78-year-old Mexican strolled in with four maracas, sat himself down in an ergonomic chair and started chewing gum, before launching into a guitar solo that didn’t end until roughly an hour and a half later.

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