Manny Charlton
Guitarist & Music Producer
Manny Charlton, a Scottish guitarist and founding member of Nazareth, shares the origins of his musical journey. He recounts the formation of his early band, The Shaddets, and how it eventually transformed into the iconic rock group Nazareth.
Manny Charlton
of Nazareth (“Love Hurts”)
About Manny Charlton
Manny Charlton was a Scottish guitarist and founding member of the hard rock band Nazareth, serving as lead guitarist from 1968 to 1990. Born in Spain and raised in Dunfermline, Scotland, he produced several of Nazareth's most successful albums including Hair of the Dog, Razamanaz, and Loud 'n' Proud. He also produced early demos for Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction and later formed the Manny Charlton Band in Texas.
In this interview
- Recalls joining the Shaddets in 1968 after their guitarist left the band
- Describes how the Shaddets transformed into Nazareth after he insisted on changing the name
- Discusses the influence of the Beatles on songwriting and musical development
- Explains playing in rival bands before merging with Dan McAfee, Pete Agnew, and Darryl Sweet
“I met Pete and he said that his guitar player had laughed and did I want the gig with their band.”— Manny Charlton, in this interview
Since this interview
Manny Charlton died on 5 July 2022 in Texas at the age of 80.
