Overview
- His wife and agent, Shawn Brogan, confirmed his death in a social media post, noting he died peacefully at home and had performed his final show about two weeks earlier.
- Ligertwood fronted Santana in five stints between 1979 and 1994 and sang lead on songs including Winning, Hold On, and You Know That I Love You.
- He also co-wrote Santana tracks such as Somewhere in Heaven, Brightest Star, and Make Somebody Happy during a six-decade career.
- Tributes from peers are mounting, with Brian Auger calling him “simply the best singer” and recent collaborator Brandon Paul praising his “force of nature” voice.
- Reports note no cause of death has been released and representatives for Carlos Santana had not commented as obituaries highlighted Ligertwood’s roots in Glasgow and work with the Jeff Beck Group and Oblivion Express.