Nazareth

Nazareth
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Born: 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Active: 1968 - present

Biography

Nazareth are a Scottish hard rock band from Dunfermline, formed in 1968 by Dan McCafferty, Manny Charlton, Pete Agnew and Darrell Sweet. They broke through with 'Razamanaz' in 1973 and the worldwide hit album 'Hair of the Dog' in 1975, whose cover of 'Love Hurts' became their signature song. Bassist Pete Agnew is the sole surviving founder in the current line-up, alongside guitarist Jimmy Murrison, drummer Lee Agnew and singer Gianni Pontillo, who joined in December 2025. Their catalogue spans more than twenty studio albums on labels including #Vertigo# and #A&M Records#.

Genres

Nazareth Discography

Members

  • Dan McCafferty - vocals (1968 - 2013)
  • Pete Agnew - bass, backing vocals (1968 - present)
  • Manny Charlton - guitar (1968 - 1990)
  • Darrell Sweet - drums (1968 - 1999)
  • Zal Cleminson - guitar (1978 - 1980)
  • Billy Rankin - guitar (1980 - 1983, 1990 - 1994)
  • John Locke - keyboards (1980 - 1982)
  • Jimmy Murrison - guitar (1994 - present)
  • Lee Agnew - drums (1999 - present)
  • Carl Sentance - vocals (2015 - 2025)

Frequent Collaborators