Nazareth

Nazareth are a Scottish hard rock band formed in 1968 in Dunfermline. Founding members included Dan McCafferty (vocals), Manny (Manuel) Charlton (guitar), Pete Agnew (bass) and Darrell Sweet (drums). They are best known for 1970s albums such as Razamanaz, Loud'n'Proud and Hair of the Dog.

Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1968. Founding lineup: Dan McCafferty, Manny (Manuel) Charlton, Pete Agnew and Darrell Sweet. Darrell Sweet died in 1999 (mentioned in reviews). Hair of the Dog (1975) is frequently cited among their most notable albums; that album was produced by Roger Glover (mentioned in reviews). Reviews note later lineup changes and contributors mentioned in reviews, including Lee Agnew (drummer, son of Pete Agnew) and guitarist Jimmy Murrison (noted as a member since the mid-1990s in reviews).

DeBaser reviews present Nazareth as a Scottish hard rock band (formed 1968) best known for 1970s albums such as Razamanaz, Loud'n'Proud and Hair of the Dog. Reviewers praise Dan McCafferty's raspy voice and the band's early blues-tinged hard rock, while later 1980s releases are often criticized for dated, commercial production. The site contains multiple album reviews spanning the band's career.

For:Fans of classic 1970s hard rock, blues-rock, and album reviews.