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Nazareth Lead Singer Dan McCafferty Passes Away at 76

By Mike Nov 9, 2022 | 3:46 PM

The lead singer of rock band Nazareth has died at age 76. Dan McCafferty’s bandmate Pete Agnew shared the news on the band’s socials. McCafferty suffered from COPD and retired from touring in 2013. Dan was the voice behind “Love Hurts” and “Hair of the Dog.” He also co-wrote many of the band’s songs. The group got their name from a line in The Band’s classic song “The Weight,” which references the Pennsylvania town of Nazareth, not the Middle Eastern city. He leaves behind wife Maryann and two children. For more on Dan McCafferty’s life and passing, check out this Rolling Stone article. Below, Dan McCafferty and Nazareth perform their hit “Love Hurts”. Enjoy.