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4 May 1949 (age 74) Glasgow, Scotland. Genres. Hard rock, blues rock, glam rock, heavy metal. Instrument (s) Guitar. Years active. 1965–2008, 2017–present. Alistair Macdonald " Zal " Cleminson (born 4 May 1949) is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his role in the Sensational Alex Harvey Band between 1972 and 1978.
Gearing up to create new music once again, Zal Cleminson logged on with ClassicRockHistory.com to take readers on a tour through his long and varied career while giving gentle insight into what’s next as he forges ahead.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band were a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1972. [1] Fronted by Alex Harvey accompanied by Zal Cleminson on guitar, bassist Chris Glen, keyboard player Hugh McKenna (28 November 1949–18 December 2019) and drummer Ted McKenna, their music was a blend of blues rock and hard rock, [2] with cabaret elements. [3]
- SAHB
- Glasgow, Scotland
- 1972–1978
May 1, 2022 · Zal Cleminson is legendary guitarist of Tear Gas and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. 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.
Guitarist of Orphans Of The Ash and formerly of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band & Nazareth. that took place on 10th October, 2021. Interviewed by Glenn Milligan. Glenn: How did the band 'Orphans Of The Ash' come to be and how did you decide on who to have in the band? I notice Matt Black of Fahran is a member. Zal: Matt is no longer a member.
Alistair Macdonald " Zal " Cleminson (born 4 May 1949) is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his role in the Sensational Alex Harvey Band between 1972 and 1978. He was subsequently a member of Nazareth for three years.
Rocker Zal Cleminson is feeling 'sensational' at 70. After finding fame in the '70s, Scots musician Zal Cleminson battled depression before returning to the music scene with a bang.
