Dan McCafferty, Nazareth's founding lead singer, died.

“Dan died at 12:40 today,” Agnew wrote. “This is my saddest announcement.

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Maryann and the family lost a beloved husband and father, I lost my best friend, and the world lost one of the greatest vocalists.

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I'm too unhappy right now to say anything more. McCaffery, who was 76,

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In 1968, McCafferty, Agnew, Charlton, and Sweet established Nazareth in Dunfermline, Scotland.

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The Band's "The Weight" reference to Nazareth, PA gave them their moniker.

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After moving to London in 1970, they released records regularly, gaining hype.

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Only a few months have passed since the passing of Manny Charlton, the founding guitarist for Narareth.

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