Nazareth

Nazareth is a Scottish rock group, known for several hard rock hits, as well as the cover version of the Ballad Love Hurts of the mid -70. The group was founded in Dunfermline from the remnants of the semi-professional local band The Shadettes (originally Mark V and The Red Hawks) by singer Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Petnew and drummer Darrell Sweet. The name was obtained from the The Weight by The Band. In 1970, the band moved to London, where in 1971 released its first album of the same name.

after getting attention thanks to the 1972 Exercises album, Naz it released another album razamanaz at the beginning of 1973. Boy was placed in the British ranking Top 10 sheet. This was followed by the Loud n current at the end of 1973, which contained a hit this flight tonight , originally from Joni Mitchell. In 1974, they released the album Rampant , which was no less successful, although no single contained. Another song (does not appear on any album), the cover version, this time My White Bicycle , was placed in the UK Top 20. The album Hair of the dog was released in 1975. It has become the foundation of rock radios 70 years. The American edition of the album contains Love Hurts , originally from The Everly Brothers and also recorded by Roy Orbison. This song was published in the United Kingdom and the US as a single. In the US, she was awarded as platinum. It is the only song from Nazareth, which ranked in the American TOP TEN. In February 2014, Linon Osborne was replaced, but in December 2014 the band was forced to cancel several concerts due to Osborn's illness and postpone the tour of the United Kingdom. In January, Osborne announced on his Facebook departure from Nazareth and a month later the band, which is currently being co -founder Pete Agnew (bass), his son Lee Agnew (drums) and Jimmy Murrison (guitar, has been working in the band since 1994) announced a new singer.