Veteran Nazareth dies aged 76
Scottish hardcore legend Dan McCafferty has died aged 76.
e is best known as the lead singer of the band Nazareth, of which he was a member from 1968 until 2013, when he retired from touring.
Bassist Pete Agnew paid tribute to McCafferty on the band’s Facebook page on Tuesday.
“Dan passed away at 12:40 a.m.,” he said. This is the saddest announcement I have ever had to make. Maryann and family have lost a wonderfully loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers that ever lived.
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RM8XP6 Singer Dan McCafferty of Scottish hard rock band Nazareth is on stage during a “live” performance.
“Too annoying to say anything more at the moment.”
In 2013, McCafferty announced her retirement from live performances due to worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a flare-up of stomach ulcers.
Soon after, he said he could still record music in the studio.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann, and two children.
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/former-nazareth-frontman-dies-aged-76-42129375.html Veteran Nazareth dies aged 76