His daughter, Merci, announced the news Saturday, and the Brogan Agency confirmed the news Sunday, saying he “passed peacefully in his sleep with his doggy Bobo by his side” … just 2 weeks after his final concert. He was living at his longtime home in Santa Monica when he died.
Brandon Paul, a guitarist who toured with Alex for the last several years as part of “Icons of Classic Rock,” called Alex “a world-class professional” in a statement to TMZ. He went on … “His voice was a force of nature — soulful, from the heart, and legendary every single night. Beyond the music, he was an amazing human being and a dear friend.”
Brandon added … “Having a vocalist who worked with icons like Carlos Santana and Jeff Beck compliment my guitar playing is something I will carry with me forever.” Clips of the pair sharing the stage together can be seen below.