Thursday, June 11, 2009

Rory......

Rory Gallagher was part of my youth, there is a tribute to Rory Gallagher by Julian Sas (Dutch)


Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) is a legendary Irish blues/rock guitarist, born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and raised in County Cork. He is regularly credited as one of the most influential Irish rock and blues musicians of all time.
Before finding solo fame he was a member of blues-rock band Taste

Rory died of complications following a liver transplant in 1995 and his life and music was celebrated by the citizens of Cork, as the funeral cortege moved through the streets. He is buried in St. Oliver’s Cemetery just outside the city




Boxed set here Original Album Classics


2 comments:

Tim said...

Rory Gallagar is the last really good guitar player that I don't really know. Yes, I love Clapton, Beck, Trower - but I've never heard much from Rory. But I will now start discovering some of his music. Any recommendations for a R.G. album to start out with? Your blog is awesome!

Ron Moorby said...

Well its always difficult Tim to recommend but -

In the UK - anything with the BBC monicker on it is usually excellent

or

The Irish Tour

but then I always like live performances