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Once the Zal Band folded, Cleminson worked as a cab driver in and around London to support his wife and young family he had at the time. Nazareth [ edit ] In 1979, Cleminson joined Nazareth [2] and recorded two albums with them, 1979's No Mean City and 1980's Malice in Wonderland .
Jun 25, 2023 · At the suggestion of Manny Charlton, the group’s old friend Zal Cleminson, from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, was invited to join for arguably the heaviest Nazareth record of all, 1979’s No Mean City. The twin-guitar sound worked well on May The Sunshine and Star, which both became hit singles, even in the UK.
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While Cleminson’s time with Nazareth was short, his legacy looms large nonetheless. In the modern age, Cleminson continues to make music on his own terms, fostering a scene of self through his music and other artistic endeavors. To be sure, Zal Cleminson’s legacy as an unheralded glam rock forefather is set in stone, but his musical future ...
May 1, 2022 · Cleminson began his career in the late-1960s. His first band Tear Gas morphed into the backing band for Alex Harvey, and when that band split in 1977, he and other members continued on as The Zal Band, before he joined Nazareth in 1979. After leaving them he sessioned and played live for Elkie Brooks, Midge Ure, Bonnie Tyler, Fish, and Dan ...
May 3, 2019 · He was invited to join the line-up of Scottish hard rockers Nazareth. Formed in Dunfermline in the late '60s, the band enjoyed chart successes and are credited with having had a huge influence on...
May 1, 2024 · Orphans Of The Ash, which notably features the legendary guitarist Zal Cleminson. For those unfamiliar, Zal Cleminson is revered for his dynamic guitar work with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band and Nazareth, among others. His distinctive style and dramatic stage presence have made him a standout figure in rock music.
