Alex Ligertwood, longtime lead singer of Santana, has died at 79 in Los Angeles. Details about his death were not immediately released, but his wife, Shawn Brogan, shared that he passed peacefully in his sleep with his dog by his side.
Ligertwood was best known for serving as Santana’s lead vocalist from 1979 to 1994 across multiple lineups, contributing to one of the band’s most successful eras. He was the voice behind hits like Winning, Hold On, and All I Ever Wanted.
Before Santana, the Scottish singer built his career performing with artists like Jeff Beck and Brian Auger. His wife said music was his greatest passion, and he performed his final show just two weeks before his passing.