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May 3, 2019 · Zal Cleminson was a member of two of Scotland’s most famous rock bands of the ’70s but he fell out of love with the music scene. As he celebrates his 70th birthday, the former Sensational Alex Harvey Band and Nazareth guitarist is back on stage and louder than ever. Zal has been playing music since he was a schoolboy in Glasgow in the early ...
Jan 11, 2024 · Zal describes the influences that got him playing guitar in the 1960s.We hear how he found fame during the heyday and excesses of the 1970s playing on hits s...
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After finding fame in the '70s, Scots musician Zal Cleminson battled depression before returning to the music scene with a bang.
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. Billy (McGonagle) and myself have decided to work as a two piece for the foreseeable future. The music is diverse, fulfilling a ...
Dec 9, 2021 · Back in the 70s there was no other gang quite like the aptly named Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB). With a unique combination of blurred music genres, ey...
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Zal Cleminson Biography. 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. In 2017, Cleminson put together a new rock band - /sin'dogs/, which recorded and released a four ...
