SAHB: (Rock Pirates)

Today marks the 77th birthday of Scottish guitarist Alistair Macdonald "Zal" Cleminson. Name: Alistair Macdonald “Zal” Cleminson Born: May 4, 1949 Instrument: Guitar Known For: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB), Nazareth, /sin’dogs/ The electrifying Scottish guitarist whose harlequin-painted face and explosive playing became one of the most distinctive images of 1970s theatrical rock. THE STORY Zal Cleminson is best known as the flamboyant lead guitarist of The Sensa

A 15-track compilation of hard rock gems from the British underground scene, given away with the June 2013 issue of Mojo magazine, featuring rare and influential tracks from the late 1960s and early 1970s. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Various Artists Title: Mojo Presents Heavy Nuggets Vol 2 Date: June 2013 Label: Mojo Magazine Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: Not specified (magazine giveaway) TRACK LIST Bullet – Jay Time Freedo

A bold, live cover of the Irving Berlin classic, “Cheek To Cheek” showcased The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s unique blend of theatrical rock, humour and raw energy. Taken from the album The Penthouse Tapes, this single highlighted Alex Harvey’s charismatic delivery and the band’s powerful live presence. Artist: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Label: Vertigo Date: June 24, 1977 Catalogue: 6059 173 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Cheek To Cheek” Written by: Irvi

The June 26, 1976 issue of Record Mirror features an in-depth interview with Alex Harvey titled “I’m not a star. In fact I don’t even wanna be a star”, exploring his views on fame, music, and life with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major interior feature THE STORY In this candid and lengthy interview, Alex Harvey discusses his approach to rock ‘n’ roll, his refusal to embrace

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band released “Boston Tea Party” backed with “Sultan’s Choice” on May 28, 1976. The single became a hit, peaking at No. 13 in the UK and spending 10 weeks on the chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Label: Mountain Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom (also released internationally) Released: May 28, 1976 Genre: Rock, Glam Rock A-Side: “Boston Tea Party” Written by: Alex Harvey, Hugh McKenna Produced by

"Delilah" is SAHB’s theatrical, darkly comic reinterpretation of the Tom Jones classic. Their version transforms the song into a dramatic, cabaret‑styled rock performance, driven by Alex Harvey’s storytelling delivery and the band’s trademark mix of vaudeville, hard rock and Glaswegian humour. Released in July 1975, it became one of their biggest UK hits. RECORDING Recorded during the band’s mid‑Seventies peak, "Delilah" was produced by David Batchelor, who shaped SAHB’s dist

Creem Magazine in-depth interview with Alex Harvey, the charismatic and hard-living frontman of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, exploring his raw, street-smart approach to rock 'n' roll, his working-class roots, and his uncompromising attitude toward music and life during the height of the band's cult success in the mid-1970s. WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS THE STORY Publication: Creem Magazine Date: July 1, 1975 Country: United States Section: Feature Interview Multi-panel layout

This short Melody Maker single review from July 1967 captures a moment of early recognition for Scottish musician Alex Harvey, assessing his Decca release The Sunday Song with a mix of curiosity and restraint. The reviewer praises its lively rhythm and “nice sounds,” yet doubts its commercial potential — a snapshot of Harvey’s pre‑Sensational  Alex  Harvey  Band years. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1967 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review describes The