Nazareth band THEN vs NOW - "Love Hurts"

Описание: Nazareth is a Scottish hard rock band formed in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1968. Emerging from the local group The Shadettes, the founding members were vocalist Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. With this lineup, often considered the band’s classic formation, Nazareth developed a powerful hard rock sound that combined heavy riffs with McCafferty’s distinctive raspy vocals.

The band gained international recognition in the early 1970s with the release of Razamanaz (1973), produced by Deep Purple’s Roger Glover. Success continued with albums such as Loud ’n’ Proud (1973) and Rampant (1974), but it was Hair of the Dog (1975) that became their breakthrough record. Featuring the hit title track and their famous cover of the Everly Brothers’ ballad Love Hurts, the album established Nazareth as a major force in rock music worldwide.

Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, the group maintained a strong following with albums like Close Enough for Rock ’n’ Roll (1976), Expect No Mercy (1977), and No Mean City (1979). Their style blended hard rock, blues, and even elements of folk, while McCafferty’s voice became one of the most recognizable in rock.

Nazareth’s lineup changed over the years, but Pete Agnew has remained a consistent member since the beginning. Darrell Sweet passed away in 1999, and guitarist Manny Charlton left in the early 1990s. Dan McCafferty retired from touring in 2013 due to health issues and sadly died in 2022. Despite these losses, Nazareth has continued to record and perform with new members, keeping the band’s legacy alive for more than five decades.
Band classic: Pete Agnew, Dan McCafferty, Darrell Sweet, Manny Charlton,
Today, Nazareth is remembered as one of Scotland’s most successful rock exports. Their music influenced generations of hard rock and heavy metal bands, and songs like Love Hurts, Hair of the Dog, Dream On, and This Flight Tonight remain classics of the genre.
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