Manny Charlton

Manny Charlton
Charlton in 1976
Charlton in 1976
Background information
Birth nameManuel Charlton
Born(1941-07-25)25 July 1941
La Línea, Andalusia, Spain
OriginDunfermline, Scotland
Died5 July 2022(2022-07-05) (aged 80)
Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationGuitarist
Years active1958–2022
Formerly ofNazareth
WebsiteMannycharltonband.com

Manuel Charlton (25 July 1941 – 5 July 2022)[1] was a Spanish-born Scottish musician and record producer,[2] who was known as a founding member of the influential Scottish hard rock band Nazareth and was their lead guitarist from 1968 to 1990. He also produced a string of successful Nazareth albums in the 1970's, including the seminal album "Hair of the Dog" (1975).

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  2. ^ Krol, Charlotte (7 July 2022). "Manny Charlton, Nazareth guitarist originally hired to produce Guns 'N Roses' 'Appetite for Destruction', dies aged 80". NME. Retrieved 28 February 2023.