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Alexander John Ligertwood ( / ˈlɪdʒərtwʊd /; LIH-jərt-wuud) (born 18 December 1946) is a Scottish singer, guitarist and drummer. Early life, family and education. Ligertwood was born in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland. [1] Career.
Alex Ligertwood. His voice is recognized literally the world over as the lead vocalist of Santana. For over 16 years with Carlos Santana, Alex Ligertwood provided his unique sound and interpretation on 12 albums.
SAN FRANCISCO — Listening to him talk, you get the feeling that Alexander J. Ligertwood hasn’t been living in Walnut Creek for too long. In fact, when Santana was breaking in this country over ten years ago, he was still making his way through the European rock and blues scene. Now, as the lead singer of Santana.
Over 16 years with Carlos, Alex Ligertwood provided his unique sound and interpretation on 12 albums. He earned Gold Records for four of those Santana efforts, and scored Top 40 hits with six albums and/or singles.
Alexander John “Alex” Ligertwood is a Scottish singer, guitarist and drummer. He is best known as the lead vocalist of Santana (1979-1985, 1987, 1989–1991, 1992–1994). He is credited on songs by Santana, including “All I Ever Wanted”, “You Know That I Love You”, “Winning” and “Hold On”.
Alex Ligertwood's intro to this version of the Ian Thomas classic covered by Santana on their 1982 album "Shango" still gives me chills every time I watch it...
Santana - She's Not there - amazing version with singer Alex Ligertwood going all out live! It is from the Rockpalast concert on 12-6-1980 at the Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany. ...more.
