Pete Agnew
Scottish rock bassist with Nazareth
Born
September 14th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Scotland
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A Scottish rock bassist and singer, contributed to the band Nazareth, which became popular in the early 1970s. Instrumental in the creation of hit songs and the band's distinctive sound. The band achieved significant success with albums such as 'Hair of the Dog', which features the iconic track 'Love Hurts'. Continues to perform and record with Nazareth, maintaining a legacy in the rock music scene.
Performed on the album 'Hair of the Dog'
Contributed to the song 'Love Hurts'
Continued to tour with Nazareth
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