Back to Hot Hard Rock 70’s with NAZARETH in Bad Krozingen – Germany

Carl Sentance & Lee Agnew

By José Oliveira and Rosine Alleva – Rock At Night Eu Editors 

NAZARETH was formed in December 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland, from the remaining members of semi-professional local group The Shadettes (formed in 1961) by vocalist Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. They took their name from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, They had  grown from the pubs, clubs and dance halls of their Scottish homeland into one of the most successful rock bands in the world and has had a string of hits. Songs like “Broken Down Angel” or “Bad Bad Boy” dominated the worldwide charts, as did the mega hits “Dream on”, “This Flight Tonight” or “Love Hurts”. Hard working, genuine and unperturbed by the whims of fashion, this band has not only garnered a huge following but also influenced many great artists: Nazareth songs have been covered by some of rock’s biggest names! 

Carl Sentance

In 2015, Loughborough-born  Carl SENTANCE, (formerly vocals on Persian Risk and also Krokus)  became the new singer for NAZARETH, after founding member Dan McCafferty had to retire due to illness. All the fans thought their days were numbered but that was without taking into account the firm will of Pete Agnew to find a new way out. 

“SURVIVING THE LAW” is the title of NAZARETH’s latest studio opus released in 2022. This is the first time, after covering so many concerts over the years, that a band isn’t even playing a single track from their latest work. Amazing!!! Really strange. Obviously, to please those nostalgic from the good old days, the setlist should rather be based on the titles of the golden days!! It’s a shame because this album features, for the second time, the participation of singer CARL SENTANCE. “Falling In Love”, “Runaway” and “Psycho Skies” are three nuggets he signed, placing them in the pure loud n’proud tradition of the 70’s.

Pete Agnew & José Oliveiraq

Line-up

Pete AGNEW ( Bass guitar and Leader)

Jimmy MURRISON – (Guitar)

Lee AGNEW ( Drums)

CARL SENTANCE (Vocals)

 

On this first act of the Open Air Im Park 2023, NAZARETH sounded like they had been together for decades. They are still a good band that deserves more recognition than they had over the years. Pete AGNEW is better then ever!!

After the show, Pete Agnew, Jimmy Murrison and singer Carl Sentence accepted some shoots. 

Many thanks to Mr.RUBSAMEN ( Open Air Bad Krozingen Team) for all the accrediations.  

Carl Sentance & Pete Agnew

Set list

SILVER DOLLAR FORGER – MISS MISERY
RAZAMANAZ –  THIS FLIGHT TONIGHT 
DREAM ON  – SHANGHAI
MY WHITE BICYCLE – SUNSHINE
 HOLIDAY – BEGGARS DAY 
CHANGING TIMES – HOD 
LOVE HURTS  – MORNING DEW  
TURN ON YOUR RECEIVER  – WHERE ARE YOU NOW 
GO DOWN FIGHTING 


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Jose Oliveira

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