Dan McCafferty, Founding Frontman of Nazareth, Dies at 76

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The Scottish rocker retired from touring over health issues in 2013, after 45 years with the band.

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Published Nov. 8 2022 10:24PM EST

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Dan McCafferty, the crooning hard rocker who founded and helped define the Scottish band Nazareth with his instantly recognizable vocal stylings, died Tuesday. He was 76.

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Dan McCafferty, Founding Frontman of Nazareth, Dies at 76

The Scottish rocker retired from touring over health issues in 2013, after 45 years with the band.

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AJ McDougall