Santana Singer Alex Ligertwood Dies at 79 in Santa Monica
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Tom Breihan
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· 2 sourcesAlex Ligertwood, the Scottish singer who served as lead vocalist for Santana across five stints between 1979 and 1994, has died at age 79. Rolling Stone reported that his wife and agent, Shawn Brogan, confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep at his Santa Monica home, though no cause of death was given. Stereogum noted that Ligertwood's daughter also announced his death via social media, and that the Glasgow-born musician briefly sang for the Jeff Beck group in 1970 before joining Santana.
Toasted to a respectable shade. No regrets, no crumbs left.
Summary
Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish singer who served five stints as the lead vocalist for Santana between 1979 and 1994, has died at age 79. He passed away in his sleep at his home in Santa Monica. Ligertwood's daughter announced his death via social media. The Glasgow-born musician also briefly sang for the Jeff Beck group in 1970 before joining Santana in 1979.
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· 4 pulledAlex Ligertwood, the Scottish musician best known for a number of stints as the lead singer of Santana, has passed away.
Ligertwood's daughter announced his passing in a social media post.
Ligertwood died in his sleep at home in Santa Monica on Saturday.
No cause of death has been reported.
