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Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) was 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.
In 1972 he was voted Melody Maker’s Top Musician of the Year, dethroning Eric Clapton.
Rory died of complications following a liver transplant in 1995. As the funeral cortege moved through the streets of Cork, his life and music was celebrated by the city’s citizens. He is buried in St. Oliver’s Cemetery just outside the city.
Generally regarded as one of the top ten guitarists ever, many of today’s top musicians, including The Edge from U2, Slash of Guns N’ Roses, Johnny Marr of The Smiths and Brian May of Queen cite Rory as an inspiration in their formative musical years. It is also well documented that The Rolling Stones auditioned Rory for the band as their permanent guitarist in the ’70s but he refused on the basis that it was against all he believed in terms of his own name and style.
A square in Cork City was named after him in 1997 and signature edition of his Fender Stratocaster guitar was released as well.
In 2002 he appeared on a Republic of Ireland postage stamp.
There is a Rory Gallagher Corner at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, Dublin.
On the 19th May 2006, a life-size bronze statue in the shape of his Stratocaster has been installed at this very corner. Some of those who attended the unveiling include The Edge of U2 and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Before finding solo fame he was a member of blues-rock band Taste.
In 1972 he was voted Melody Maker’s Top Musician of the Year, dethroning Eric Clapton.
Rory died of complications following a liver transplant in 1995. As the funeral cortege moved through the streets of Cork, his life and music was celebrated by the city’s citizens. He is buried in St. Oliver’s Cemetery just outside the city.
Generally regarded as one of the top ten guitarists ever, many of today’s top musicians, including The Edge from U2, Slash of Guns N’ Roses, Johnny Marr of The Smiths and Brian May of Queen cite Rory as an inspiration in their formative musical years. It is also well documented that The Rolling Stones auditioned Rory for the band as their permanent guitarist in the ’70s but he refused on the basis that it was against all he believed in terms of his own name and style.
A square in Cork City was named after him in 1997 and signature edition of his Fender Stratocaster guitar was released as well.
In 2002 he appeared on a Republic of Ireland postage stamp.
There is a Rory Gallagher Corner at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, Dublin.
On the 19th May 2006, a life-size bronze statue in the shape of his Stratocaster has been installed at this very corner. Some of those who attended the unveiling include The Edge of U2 and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
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As the Crow Flies
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Used to Be
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Crest Of A Wave
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For the Last Time
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They Don't Make Them Like You Anymore
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MonoPeligroso wrote:
Probably my favourite blues-rock musician.
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r_m wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Rory+Gallagher/+images/38095879
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FreeSlave93 wrote:
great
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Ratchoul wrote:
Unique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Et magnifique.
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MadRangerMan wrote:
Insane talent!!
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ElHa5858 wrote:
Großartiger Instrumentalist und Sänger. Leider haben viele das, auch ich, mit den Jahren vergessen. Wenn es zu spät ist, bleibt nur die Erinnerung.
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miqmiranda wrote:
great guy!!!
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insanethrasher wrote:
:O Moonchild's main riff is so similar to Iron Maiden's 2 Minutes to Midnight.. it's like they both are same. Seeing that Moonchild came before 2MtM, Iron Maiden fucking copied from Rory.
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BartJoJoS wrote:
I miss him so much although i just been four years old, when he died... :-(
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KickEmAss wrote:
he is so underrated! remember him!!! i love him as much as hendrix and page
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shaantigraphics wrote:
My Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, Jazz, Classical, Zydeco...Guitar HERO! His Sax and Harp playing was exceptional too! 'An ALL Round Man'!
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DaddyPobbin wrote:
For a few short years this man was King but was as humble as a pauper. RIP
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oasis67 wrote:
te amo yuka kato
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Perkutor wrote:
Only Rory... \m/
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jamesor2 wrote:
I dont use this phrase much but he is a legend!
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Orangeandblack wrote:
Criminally under-rated
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hjbardenhagen wrote:
New Rockpalast group at Last.fm with 5x visitor Rory Gallagher as connected artist! ;-) ZZee ya, Hans-Jürgen
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ViniciusGhise wrote:
FODA!
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Waes-GOD wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Fans+of+the+old+music
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carlsten wrote:
he's incredible and unique
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