Alex Ligertwood has died aged 79, simply weeks after the Scottish rock legend’s remaining look on stage.
The previous lead singer of Santana was instrumental in shaping the sound of the rock band, finest recognized for songs like Clean and Maria Maria.
Ligertwood died “peacefully” in his sleep together with his canine Bobo by his aspect, in accordance with a press release from his spouse Shawn Brogan.
The announcement of his demise at his longtime dwelling in Santa Monica was made through Fb on Saturday.
Alongside images of the musician, his spouse wrote on Fb: “Alex was cherished by so many.
‘When you knew him, you really liked him. He touched many together with his extraordinary voice. He was all coronary heart and soul.’
Brogan mentioned Ligertwood’s “favourite factor in life was making music, singing and sharing his present.”
She then mirrored on his final present, weeks earlier than, writing, “I am grateful for that. He did it his manner, on his phrases, till the top.
“I’ll at all times love you, my candy Alex,” she concluded, asking followers to maintain her and their kids of their prayers.
In response to the Scottish Herald, Ligertwood reportedly suffered from well being issues within the years main as much as his demise.
The Glasgow-born singer was a part of Santana’s rotating line-up from 1979 to 1994, through the years.
Ligertwood was fashioned in 1966 by lead guitarist Carlos Santana, the band’s solely everlasting member, and collaborated on albums equivalent to 1979’s Marathon and Zebop! from 1981.
His vocals may be heard on a number of band songs, together with the 1979 hit You Know That I Love You and the 1981 tune Successful.
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