Nazareth's Pete Agnew breaks down new LP 'Tattooed On My Brain' as they celebrate 50th anniversary

In this exclusive interview with Meaww, Nazareth's lone-standing original member and bassist Pete Agnew discusses the unique position of the hard rock legends as they reinvent their sound half a century after formation.
PUBLISHED OCT 10, 2018

Scottish old-timers and hard rock trailblazers Nazareth celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, and they're doing it with style. On Friday, Oct. 12, Nazareth will unveil their 24th studio album, 'Tattooed On My Brain.'

While it is difficult, to sum up in few words the history and the influence on the history of rock that an act like Nazareth has had, there is no doubt that they have left an indelible mark. The band originally formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1968, releasing their eponymous debut album in 1971.

Featuring vocalist Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet in the original lineup, Nazareth broke through to a larger audience when, after supporting Deep Purple on tour, they released the Roger Glover-produced LP 'Razamanaz' in early 1973. A string of hit records including 'Loud 'N’ Proud', 'Rampant', and their biggest success 'Hair of the Dog' (featuring the smash hits 'Love Hurts' and the title track, which was later famously covered by Guns N' Roses) followed, cementing the band's legacy in the history of hard rock.

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