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Linton Osborne of Nazareth

Linton Osborne of Nazareth

Nazareth Names Dan McCafferty Replacement

by Roger Wink, VVN Music on February 23, 2014

in News

Nazareth have named Scottish singer Linton Osborne as their new lead singer, replacing Dan McCafferty who had fronted the group since their founding in 1968.

The band posted the announcement on their webpage:

After extensive auditions, the band was knocked out by Linton’s voice, presence and style.

And he’s a thoroughly good guy!

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland and raised in Rosyth near Dunfermline, 41-year-old Linton has been singing and performing professionally for as long as he can remember.

A long time fan of Nazareth and Dan McCafferty, on his selection as Nazareth’s new singer Linton simply says, “It’s better than winning the lottery!”

As well as a passion for Rock ‘n’ Roll and singing, Linton also enjoys Kickboxing and likes to stay in shape.

His enthusiasm and energy has been a shot in the arm for the band, and a real boost after the keen sense of loss and sadness at the sudden retirement of our dear friend and brother, Dan.

Dan was pleased to hear that Linton, a ‘local lad’, had been chosen to follow in his footsteps.

The two singers have met and get on very well.

It seems that they have a lot in common, not least a love for old time Rock ‘n’

Roll, with the legendary Little Richard being a firm favorite of them both.

Dan was heartfelt in expressing his feelings toward Linton and the band, wishing them good luck, safe travels and success in the future.

We love you Dan.

Linton is thrilled to be a part of the bands continuing story and is excited about taking the music forward.

Nazareth are now able to move ahead with rehearsals and will be back on the road very soon.

See you out there….

It appears Osborne is getting some good tutoring from McCafferty in the run up to his debut based on on-line pictures of the two singers together.

A final album with McCafferty out front is due in the near future. McCafferty had announced his retirement last August due to poor health.

Read more at VVN Music

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