Nazareth Hair Of The Dog Lyrics

Unfortunately for Nazareth, success in the U.S. was hard to come by and the lights dimmed quickly after their terrific Malice in Wonderland release in 1980 that featured the single “Holiday”, one of the most popular videos on MTV at the time. So, after 43 years in the music business, what has the band been up to? In short, they have released 22 kick ass rock and roll records. Many of today’s biggest bands give credit to writing partners Dan McCafferty and Manny Charlton and the rest of Nazareth as being one of their biggest music influences and vocal inspirations. Always a favorite son of Scotland and having a permanent home in the U.K record charts, Nazareth have found it hard to recreate the glory days in the U.S.. The magic that made up the Hair of the Dog days are long gone. Original guitarist and fundamental songwriter, Manny Charlton, has been replaced many times over and the position finally stabilized in 1994 when Jimmy Murrison jumped on board. Unfortunately in 1999, founding member and original drummer Darrell Sweet passed away from a heart attack at the onset of the second leg of the Boogaloo tour in Albany, New York. With the blessing of Darrell’s wife, Lee Agnew, the son of founding member and bass player Pete Agnew, took over the kit and remains as the rock solid timekeeper and rhythm section along with his Pops, Pete Agnew. At the ripe old age of 65, McCafferty, on vocals, continues to churn out incredible whiskey soaked lyrics on every release.