Alex Ligertwood: key obituary facts
Is Alex Ligertwood dead? Yes. Alex Ligertwood died on April 30, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Alex Ligertwood's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Alex Ligertwood known for?
Alex Ligertwood was a Scottish musician and singer.
More about Alex Ligertwood
Born: Alexander John Ligertwood(1946-12-18)18 December 1946Glasgow, Scotland.
Occupations: Musician.
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, drums.
Years active: 1965–2026.
Formerly of: Average White Band, Go Ahead, The Jeff Beck Group, Santana, The Senate, Troc.
Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish musician and singer best known for his work with Santana, died on April 30, 2026.
He was 79. Born Alexander John Ligertwood in Drumchapel, Glasgow, on December 18, 1946, he grew up in a musical family and later became a singer, guitarist and drummer with a career that stretched from 1965 to 2026.
Ligertwood played with a number of groups over the years, including Average White Band, The Jeff Beck Group, The Senate, Troc, Go Ahead and Santana, and developed a vocal range that he said covered nearly four octaves. He began on guitar during the skiffle era after singing in school choirs and playing in the Boys’ Brigade pipe band.