Singer Alex Ligertwood Dies at 79
Introduction
Alex Ligertwood was a singer from Scotland. He sang for the band Santana. He died at his home in Santa Monica.
Main Body
Alex started music in the 1950s. He sang with the band Santana from 1979 to 1994. He sang on many albums and songs. After Santana, he worked with other bands. He sang with the Jeff Beck Group and The Magic of Santana. His friends say he was a great professional. His wife, Shawn Brogan, said he died in his sleep. He played his last show two weeks before he died. He had health problems for some years.
Conclusion
Alex Ligertwood died at age 79. He was a famous singer in many bands.
Learning
⏳ Talking About the Past
When we tell a story about someone's life, we change the action word to show it happened before.
The Pattern: Most words just get an -ed at the end.
- Start Started
- Work Worked
- Play Played
The 'Special' Words: Some words change completely. You must memorize these:
- Sing Sang
- Is/Am Was
- Have Had
Example from the text: "He sang for the band Santana" (Not "singed"). "He had health problems" (Not "haved").