We are saddened to hear about the passing of Nazareth co-founding vocalist Dan McCafferty. He was seventy-six years old. His death was confirmed yesterday (8th) by bassist Pete Agnew with the following statement:
“Dan died at 12:40 today. This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make. Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived. Too upset to say anything more at this time.”
After almost fifty years, McCafferty was forced to retire from performing live due to health concerns. 2019’s Last Testament was McCafferty’s third and final solo record. Our thoughts go out to McCafferty’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Loved Dan…Such a great singer…Great guy…My sincere condolences to his family, his band, his friends & his fans…We went way back…🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/2fyLPSwNqc
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) November 9, 2022
Sad to hear about Nazareth’s Dan McCafferty passing away today. I feel like his voice has always been there since I first started listening to music. We played in Finland with him a few years back and even in poor health, he could SING (as well as put back a whisky or 2). RIP pic.twitter.com/atxR1aCPFw
— Rich Jones (@richloyalty) November 8, 2022
Very sad to hear of the passing of Nazareth’s Dan McCafferty today. I was honored to be his company on the Rock Meets Classic Tour in 2016. My thoughts and condolences to his family and close friends. pic.twitter.com/o0cos0OttI
— RICKY WARWICK 🍀 (@rickywarwick) November 8, 2022
One of the great British rock voices.
The man could absolutely blow.RIP Dan McCafferty.
Thanks for the music, sir. https://t.co/V7YfwfET6j— David Boles (@DavidJBoles) November 8, 2022
