Santana Cancels January Vegas Shows After Breaking Finger in Hawaii Fall

An unforeseen injury has forced Carlos Santana, a 10-time Grammy winner, to postpone his upcoming House of Blues Las Vegas shows. At 77, the music legend is in his 13th year performing in Vegas. His regular shows have become a fixture at the intimate venue. 

The legendary guitarist broke his pinky finger in a fall at his Kauai, Hawaii, vacation home. The break required a surgical procedure to put pins in his left hand. Doctors expect a full and rapid recovery time, and the guitarist is eager to get back on stage.

"I am sorry to say that Carlos was out taking a walk at his vacation home in Kauai. He took a hard fall, and he broke his little finger on his left hand. He had to have pins inserted in the finger. Unfortunately, he won't be able to play guitar for approximately six weeks. Doctors do say that he will recuperate fully," said the Santana Team on Instagram.

Six shows planned for late January at the Mandalay Bay Resort will be pushed back to May 2025. The performances were part of his "An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live" series. The changed dates—Jan. 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, and 30—will now happen from May 14-25. Fans who bought tickets can keep them for the May shows or get a full refund.

Every ticket sold helps kids in need. Some of the funds go directly to the Milagro Foundation, which Santana and his family set up in 1998.

While the January shows are canceled, his Oneness Tour is still going ahead. The nationwide tour kicks off this April in Highland, California, going until late August 2025.

Queen Elizabeth II recognized many individuals with honors of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. During her legendary reign as Queen, she knighted a number of popular musicians.

Here is a brief explainer on the various levels of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Per the U.K.'s official Honours System website, the following are the five title distinctions in order of importance the British Monarchy can bestow upon individuals for their non-combative contributions to the U.K.:

-Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): "Achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others."

-Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE): "Distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including notable practitioners known nationally."

-Commander of the British Empire (CBE): "A prominent national role of a lesser degree, a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity."

-Damehood/Knighthood (DBE/KBE): "A pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at national level), or in a capacity which will be recognized by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment."

-Dame/Knight Grand Cross (GBE): "Grand Cross is the highest class in many of the Orders."

Typically, the head monarch will unveil these honors as part of every New Year. Additionally, their birthday also serves as a time to unveil new additions to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. People can be nominated via a special form.

With those definitions and information in mind, here are 13 iconic musicians knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.