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Alex Ligertwood was born on 18 December 1946 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland, into a musical family. He began singing in school choirs and playing in the Boys’ Brigade pipe band before taking up guitar during the 1950s skiffle boom. Ligertwood rose to prominence as a versatile vocalist with a four‑octave range, joining several soul and rock groups before becoming best known for his work with Santana. He served as the band's lead singer in five stints between 1979 and 1994, appearing at events such as the 1982 US Festival and Live Aid in 1985, and contributed vocals and co‑writes to tracks like “All I Ever Wanted,” “Winning,” and “Brightest Star.” He also performed with the Jeff Beck Group, Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express, and collaborated with artists including John Cipollina, the Average White Band, and David Sancious. In later years Ligertwood continued to record and tour, releasing the solo album Outside the Box in 2019 and appearing with tribute acts such as the Magic of Santana. He contributed guest vocals to projects by the Dixie Dregs, Jeff Lorber, and Herman Rarebell, and performed with World Classic Rockers and the Latin rock band El Chicano. Ligertwood died at his home in Santa Monica, California, on 30 April 2026 at the age of 79.