Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dies aged 79 weeks after final gig

The vocalist for rock band Santana, Alex Lingertwood, died at his Santa Monica home (Picture: Adrian Monroy/Medios y Media/Getty Images)

Alex Ligertwood has died at the age of 79, just weeks after the Scottish rock legend’s last gig on stage.

The former Santana vocalist was instrumental in shaping the sound of the rock band, best known for tracks such as Smooth and Maria Maria.

Ligertwood died ‘peacefully’ in his sleep with his dog Bobo at his side, according to a statement from his wife Shawn Brogan.

The announcement of his death at his longtime Santa Monica home was made via Read Entire Article