Not just as a guitarist, but as a person.. I've heard was one of the nicest people ever. There is a story Brian May tells, that he saw Gallagher before he was a professional and accosted him, to ask him questions and gain some knowledge. He spend a solid chunk of time to talk to him just after a concert, where I imagine all he wanted to do was take a shower. Then, when May made it big with Queen. Again he bumped into Rory... He spent exactly the same amount of time to talk to May before and after he had gained worldwide fame.. What a bloody lovely guy...
He's definitely not underrated as an underrated guitarist. I wouldn't say he was underrated at all, anyone who has heard him recognises him as a master. He is today a bit lesser known, he's been forgotten about by a lot of people today. (Not be me, nor by most on here I expect).
I found out about Rory from his album Taste Live. After that I tried to get every release he made. I just love his style and music. I only wish I had seen him play.
I can say that Rory is an extraordinary artist. Is the guitar hero that is loved from people that doesn't play guitar. It was his attitude,the songwriting and his dedication on the instrument. A man without a family, dedicated to his music and to the people that followed him.
Fully agree. It is pure Rory- his interaction with the audience is great. He never saw himself as an unapproachable rock god. That Shadowplay clip is definitely one of the greatest rock n roll pieces of all time. Gerry Macavoy also kills it, absolute monster on the bass.
My favorite axe man, backed by a criminally under rated bass player, Gerry McAvoy. He made the canvas that Rory painted upon and keeps his memory alive to the is day. I am thankful every day I'm alive and \ get to hear "A million miles away."
In den frühen 70 er war er der Beste meiner Meinung nach. Er spielte Blues, Rock und Folk. Außerdem ein toller Songwriter. We miss you Rory. Viel zu früh von uns gegangen.
I was lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher and Elvis Costello together at the Cleveland Agora around 1980. He was a true inspiration to a young guitar player.
Rory is one of my top 5. Live version of Bullfrog Blues, Messin with the Kid, anything from Fresh Evidence, Shin Kicker live, really anything off of Stage Struck, and Walk on Hot Coals. But really I'll listen to it all.. Thanks for spotlighting RG!
You've no idea how many times in my life I have uttered, "The second G is silent". Those who fight me on it get a lesson in the 'voiceless velar fricative'.
Rory is an absolute hero to those of us from Belfast, Taste got their start in the Maritime Hotel Belfast (where Van Morrison and Them also started.) In the 70s when nobody would play Belfast Rory always played at least once a year and even in the late 80s this shows were seldom less than two and a half hours (so no surprise his strat neck had to be hung in his mother's shed for 6 months to dry out.) He was a great acoustic player too, and the show always featured a few songs with teles and a Danelectro. We are still trying to get a statue of Rory erected outside of the Ulster Hall (where he always played.)
Rory was such a lovely man. 😊🤍 He treated people so kindly and never seemed to turn down an interview. The most popular one on TH-cam, people made statements of Rory looking high when in reality he'd just finished 3+ hour show. He was still sweaty, dog tired and the interview was done on stage, but he gave detailed answers packed with passion to all of the questions. It's just terrible he died in his 40s, before I could see him live myself.
I was very blessed to have met Rory after a gig as a teenager. He was so humble and such a lovely man, he even signed my fender string package. Truly an amazing guitarist, mind blowing to actually watch him play.
I've seen loads if bands and guitarists, but Rory was the best. He was a force of nature ..if a band was on fire turning the dial to eleven , rory started at eleven and finished the show at 15... He was that good.
I was fortunate enough to see Rory play Glasgow Apollo in 1983... an astonishing talent ... reduced the audience to to a seething blob of ectoplasm. Magnificent.
I saw Rory 5 times, from the early 70s to 91,...he had as much punch and energy in 1991 as he did in 73...his music is a huge part of my life, I can't think of any other artist they gave so much on stage and remained so humble. Just a few reasons why he's number one all time guitarist for me....RIP Rory you are so missed.
Good call Justin. Rory, if nothing else was a blues champ, a lovely man and a national hero up and down the Island of Ireland. He was quality. Stay safe my friend xx
Rory was a force of nature. I cannot think of any purer self expression and commitment to an art. His commitment to touring and playing to the audience transcended his savage musical skills. He lived his life on a journey, powered by his love of music. The complexity of this shy man, who lived on stage, and hibernated in private. A hero of music.
I wonder if KISS/Gene Simmons got the "Deuce" (1974) lyric idea from the title of Rory Gallagher's second solo album (1971). It turned out to be a KISS classic and concert opener for many years, while most were unaware of Gallagher's Deuce album.
Well done to you sir for introducing people to rory gallagher, people who might not have heard of him without this video, the 2 albums you chose tracks from (photo finish & top priority) are in my humble opinion his best studio albums. Hearing rory's music as an irish kid was mind blowing and absolutely inspirational to think an irish dude could make a guitar sing like that. Rory Gallagher is the reason I picked up a guitar at 10 years old and 32 years later I will be forever grateful to the G man's music for leading me down the road of life as a musician, the people I meet, the towns I see, the roads travelled, the good/bad venues, every second of it treasured and worth it. theres always a few of rory's songs on our setlist every night as a mark of respect and admiration,
Photo finish and top priority are to me great studio but man are they rocking albums! To me this is his if you were to say "heaviest" albums. Man theyre rockers for sure!
When i first started on guitar in the 80s, an older friend/mentor i worked for noticed i was listening to the usual Zep, Van Halen stuff. Got to work one day, "Stop listening to that crap.." and he chucks Rory Gallagher's Deuce album on cassette ar me. That whole album is really something else. Crest of a Wave really highlights what a brilliant songwriter he truly was. Whole album is class.
They say never meet your heroes but I would make an exception for Rory. So humble and down to earth. I remember reading in the Melody Maker a report at one of his gigs, the reporter was quite shocked to discover Rory drinking in the bar next to the venue, before the show, without a bouncer or security in sight. I was lucky enough to see him live a few times and he never failed to entertain and amaze. Outstanding guitarist. A cliche often used but in Rory's case, his guitar really was an extension of his mind and body.
Rory was incredible. I saw him live in his prime and his electric playing was so intense, it was mesmerising. Next thing he would pick up his acoustic and play a solo set without his band, with harmonica in tow, but the intensity of the performance never wilted. Back into his electric, before rocking out with his mandolin on ' going to my own town'. He even played a damn good saxophone on his solo album. There are guitar players who play the blues because they want to, or maybe because it might be a good career move and there are guitar players who play the blues because they have to. Rory was one of the latter. I reckon that is why he could never take up with the stones, or indeed Deep purple, who it is rumoured had an interest in him as a replacement for Ritchie Blackmore. Gallagher had to play the blues to an audience who had to hear it. Arenas, Stadiums with pyrotechnics, dry ice and the rest was not his bag. He was a blues man, the real deal and he is still sorely missed by his fans. He also had a lovely humility about him, thanking his audience after each and every song for coming to the show. A very unique talent
I love that you briefly covered Rory Gallagher!! My dad listened to/watched recordings of Rory Gallagher Live At Montreux constantly growing up, and I'm so grateful he did. I could listen to Shin Kicker endlessly. Something interesting I heard was that he actually had more acidic sweat that wore down the guitar even more than usual, and in turn, affected the sound. But a Frankenstein instrument can become an extension of you because of the love of music you've shared with it over the years 💕 Rory is a legend.
The Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon (his birthplace) is back on this June for the first time since before COVID, it's gonna be so good! I live 30 mins from it :) They have a great statue of him on the town centre.
I once saw an interview where Rory claimed the reason he didn’t break into the mainstream was because he wouldn’t record hit records and believed in making music his way. A real musician
I had the pleasure of seeing Rory in 79,I had heard of him,opened for Aerosmith.that summer I was blown away by him and Johnny Winter,it was something to behold.Follow Me live is a song to played at 11.
Joe Perry mentions that tour in his biography. Specifically the gig at Central Park in front of 50,000 people. He said Rory blew Aerosmith off the stage. The crowd kept screaming for Rory and he was allowed play long after his cut-off time at Aerosmiths expense. When Aerosmith finally took the stage the crowd started throwing bottles at them screaming for more Rory. "That night Rory Gallagher was just too good to stop" An absolute guitar hero.
I was lucky to catch Rory play a small club in Rhyl of all places shortly before he passed. An incredible guitar player, an incredible songwriter, an incredible performer with an incredible legacy. An great man who did a lot to bring the joy of music to NI during the troubles. I'd recommend seeing Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends with Rory's former bandmates . The Dutch guitarist Marcel Scherpenzeel stands in for Rory and does a fine job of keeping Rory's spirit alive. Thanks to Justin for spreading the word and helping introduce Rory to new audiences.
I saw Rory heaps of times, especially when he had weekly slot in the Marquee club in Soho, got to see the Band of Friends in Cork many years ago, can't remember who the guitar player was, perhaps from Nine below zero??
I saw an interview with Brian May once where he described how Rory would take the time to explain things to him about guitar when young Brian would hang around after a gig. He was an amazing guitarist and his 'Notes From San Francisco' album is brilliant.
@@DonnaleaSpencer - Oh I didn't know Brian was older. From the way Brian described things, it sounded like a younger guy sort of following around someone older and more experienced to learn things from. Thanks for the info. ☺
@@simonpark843 he was around a year older. Rory’s career started at a younger age, having played in show bands as a teenager and then forming Taste at a young age.
@@JJBMusic0 - thank you. I didn't meant to specifically imply that Brian was younger or older than Rory, just that Brian was speaking to Rory when he was young, prior to his days in Queen. ☺
Thanks for the playlist. I love the song "Brute force and ignorance". Rory had more guitars like for instance a Telecaster but he mainly played his favourite Stratocaster. I think the main reason that he is not very well known is that he refused to release his music as "singles".
My dad and I are massive Rory fans. And massive Darkness fans. Suffice to say we are thoroughly enjoying the amount of love and attention you give him on this channel! I don’t know if it’s the same in the UK where the Rory fan percentage is probably higher… but here in 🇦🇺… when you find someone who grew up on Rory it’s like… finding out you have the same favourite obscure movie or book or something… it’s like a secret handshake.
Rory was a bad ass. Guitar player yes, but song writer too! And from all accounts an awesome person. Alex Lifeson raves about him. One of their first tours Rush opened for Rory. He was always cool to them. Later when Rush got huge Rory opened for them and they all hung out. He said Rory was a wonderful person. Kind and generous.
Justin - thank you! That was excellent. I discovered Rory back in about 91 when I recorded his concert from Cork in 87 late one night off channel 4. It totally blew me away with his skills and mastery of the guitar. I still love watching that gig now and has some classic tunes in there.
I think I’m right in saying that Brian May got backstage at the Marquee after a Rory Gallagher show and quizzed him about his amp and a pedal he used. He told him and May went off and basically started doing the same thing with his own sound.
The glory of Rory, indeed. Well chosen! In my opinion he's the best guitarist ever, and I regret that I never got to see him live. Also a shout out to Rory's rock-solid bassman, Gerry McAvoy.
There's a famous interview with Jimi Hendrix, where the interviewer asked him "how does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world?" Jimi Hendrix replied, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher!"
@@seanmurphy26 Depends on where you’re getting the information. Hendrix has also been rumored to have said, that Billy Gibbons was his favorite player. Then there are those who say Hendrix always said Terry Kath, was the best. I’m inclined to believe he mentioned all three and many others, who he was into, over those few years, as Hendrix didn’t like talk about being named the greatest by anyone. Do you know who interviewed Hendrix, when he said “ask Rory?”
@@CorbCorbin I heard about the interview years ago, I could not pinpoint it. I have heard him say similar things about Terry Kath, but never Billy Gibbons! I know Billy has mentioned that the moving sidewalks had opened for Jimi Hendrix before, and that Jimi Hendrix had responded very well to him. If so, more power to Billy!
@@CorbCorbin I always heard, that he said that Rory was the best, and Terry was his favorite.. but, people like to think that he said that Terry Kath was the best guitarist, I am almost 100% sure that Jimmy just said that Terry Kath was his favorite, not the best.
A Million Miles Away showing up in my TH-cam feed a couple of years ago is what got me into Rory Gallagher. It is in my Top 10 list of favourite songs.
I was in a record store once, this was when I was a teenager, and decided I would by a random CD. I picked one up, looked at the cover and thought that I liked the look of it. I had no idea what I was bying but I bought it, went home and listened. I quickly realised I'd stumbled upon something pretty cool. The album was Tattoo by Rory Gallagher.
He makes me extremely happy too. There isn’t a day that goes by that i don’t watch or listen to him. Rory’s guitar was an extension of his heart and soul. Such a talented and humble musician.
I fall apart is my favourite Rory song from his 1st solo album. Bought and sold... I'm not awake yet... Shadow play.... His was an amazing guitar player
His first album is so underrated. Shadow Play and Overnight Bag from Photo-finish are killer tracks. I also love Philby, A Million Miles Away, and Bad Penny. Of course Cradle Rock deserves a mention. Been a fan since 1980 when I first heard Shin Kicker.
I first heard of Rory back in the 80’s but never actually HEARD him until a few years ago. Making up for lost time now though. He is absolutely fantastic and deserves his place among the greatest of guitar players.
Thanks for doing this, Justin. More love for Rory! In my all time top 10 guitarists ever for sure. Some of my favourites are A million miles away, For the last time, Bad penny, Shadow play, Philby, and especially, Walk on hot coals. I was listening to the Irish tour '74 album about 2 hours before I found you had gone and done a video on him. Legends, he and you both! Edit to say that "the glory of rory" is indeed a great name for the playlist! Additionally, I should urge people to delve even further into his catalogue from the tracks mentioned by Justin and myself. There are tons! He is especially great live so any love footage- watch it. His live album, "Irish tour '74" is one of the best live rock albums you will ever hear. A true masterpiece. I could go on, but instead I'm gonna go listen to some more of his music. I heartily recommend you do the same, you won't be sorry. Unless you dislike awesome blues rock of the absolute best kind, that is. Thanks, and enjoy!
Fantastic video Justin. Rory is my absolute favourite guitarist, one of the greatest of all time, and yet he has never gotten the true recognition he deserves. However, as he was such a humble man, I don't think it would bother him. Maybe some year well see Justin or Brian May make a guest appearance at the Rory tribute festival in Donegal...... ;)
When you got through Jack White, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Cream and the old guys like Muddy Waters etc. and then suddenly your father comes with Taste "on the boards" and asks you, if you've ever heard of Rory Gallagher. :) P.s.: Don't forget his Telecaster and Resonator... and the Mandolin.... and Saxophon....
@@castleofsong9620 Fender Esquire, cool didn't know that. 👍 So with Esquire/Telecaster it's the same thing as with Fender Musicmaster/Duo Sonic, one pickup but same body.
Lovely to see appreciation for my personal hero, too often neglected in terms of song writing. Glad to hear fellow fans perspective who has a platform to promote some a someone who's often forgotten
I'm 65 and been a fan since I was 15 or 16. Met him when he played at the Capital Center in Maryland opening for Rush. Got Rory and the rest of the band to sign my Rory songbook.
Thank you for this one Justin. I saw Rory live a good few times and as the years go by, I realise I didn't see him nearly enough. For me he's one of those artists I can't just play one album by, I need to spin more. For someone who allegedly played within a narrow range, there's a world of colour and texture in his work. And apparently a nice guy to boot. So sadly missed.
This era of blues based rock is absolutely my kinda thing. While I'd heard of Rory Gallagher, I'd never actually checked him out for myself. Now I definitely will! Thankyou Justin for bringing new artists to mine ear, so that I may rock the fook out, to something new. You are a gem and a gentleman. I love you
I'm really glad you did this on Rory! he is very sadly missed. Just a brilliant man. I've enjoyed his music since I was 12 and I'm now almost 67. Can you do any more on him?
In your Town. Million miles away. Tattooed lady. As the crow flies ate just a few of my favourites from Rory Gallagher. Should have learnt my lesson....the irish tour...the guy was a genuinely brilliant around musician
Rory Gallagher was my Kick for listening blues rock. Remember the Concert in Germany which was aired from the 70s and I was watching around 2000s, when I was trying to get into musician stuff even with a hearing loss, since I was born :D
The Rolling Stones story is true. Also Jimi Hendrix once was asked what it’s like to be the best guitar player in the world and he said you’ll have to ask Rory Gallagher. I’m from Cork and he is truly the biggest inspiration for me guitar wise coming from the same place. Tattoo’d Lady would have to be my favourite record of his, but he can’t go wrong really. Thanks for the Rory vid 😃
Yessir. Said He was waiting to see what was going on so he contacted Mick but he was busy and didnt want to fool with him so he said to ask Keith. Keith was messed up on drugs and booze so Rory didnt waste his time. He had a gig lined up in Japan already so he said screw the stones and went to Japan.
That Hendrix story often gets repeated but has been proven false. Hendrix was invited on some talkshow and when asked the question pointed to the guitar player in the tv show's band and said those lines but with the name of said guitarist, not Rory.
@@jrkchannel37 Apparently its true was in an interview at the Isle of Wight festival, wasn't allowed go it as I was only 14 at the time but had the pleasure of seeing Rory play live at least a dozen times only on the UK would have loved to have seen him play in Cork. Did see the Band of Friends play in Cork though.
Gary was a great guitarist no doubt, but for me his true calling was in the classic rock genre. I was never convinced by his blues playing. He had all the chops, but he lacked the authenticity that Gallagher brought to the craft. There are players who, for whatever reason want to play the blues and those that have to play the blues and nothing but, with little choice in the matter. For me Moore was one of the former and Gallagher the latter.
@@gerd5479 I agree. I was much more a fan of Gary’s Thin Lizzy and 80’s hard rock playing. Rockin’ Every Night, End Of The World, and Hiroshima are perfect examples of Gary’s shredding
@@247Therocker loved his playing with Lizzy at the Sydney Opera house. Hard Rock shredding at its best. However for me great blues players are born not made and thats where Moore and Gallagher differentiate.
I’d add “Overnight Bag” to yr playlist from Photo Finish. Would also add that he was a great showman and a truly great blues / r&r singer. Thx for showing Rory some love!
Was lucky enough to see him 3 times. Jerry Hall was in the audience when I saw him at the Bottom Line in the early eighties. He was a major influence for me as a young player and for those of us who grew up in Europe we understood why a street in Paris was named after him. Live he was beyond. To say he connected to the audience would be an understatement: he channelled the audience. He was one of a kind. There will never be another Rory.
Not just as a guitarist, but as a person.. I've heard was one of the nicest people ever.
There is a story Brian May tells, that he saw Gallagher before he was a professional and accosted him, to ask him questions and gain some knowledge. He spend a solid chunk of time to talk to him just after a concert, where I imagine all he wanted to do was take a shower.
Then, when May made it big with Queen. Again he bumped into Rory... He spent exactly the same amount of time to talk to May before and after he had gained worldwide fame..
What a bloody lovely guy...
Rory was just a bloody genius he really stood out and the energy he gave off was just mesmerising.....
Im 64 years old and grew up listening to Rory in his prime and to this day I still believe he is the greatest guitar player of all time.
Rory Gallagher is one of the most underrated guitarists outside of guitar players. he was truly one of the best
Also Paul kossof From free two.incredible guitar players
@@XenoMorphGaming79 i agree
Just amazing
He's definitely not underrated as an underrated guitarist. I wouldn't say he was underrated at all, anyone who has heard him recognises him as a master. He is today a bit lesser known, he's been forgotten about by a lot of people today. (Not be me, nor by most on here I expect).
I found out about Rory from his album Taste Live. After that I tried to get every release he made. I just love his style and music. I only wish I had seen him play.
I can say that Rory is an extraordinary artist. Is the guitar hero that is loved from people that doesn't play guitar. It was his attitude,the songwriting and his dedication on the instrument. A man without a family, dedicated to his music and to the people that followed him.
Gallagher performing Shadowplay live at Montrose in '79 is perhaps the greatest 10 minutes of pure rock 'n' roll righteousness ever put to tape.
Fully agree. It is pure Rory- his interaction with the audience is great. He never saw himself as an unapproachable rock god. That Shadowplay clip is definitely one of the greatest rock n roll pieces of all time. Gerry Macavoy also kills it, absolute monster on the bass.
My favorite axe man, backed by a criminally under rated bass player, Gerry McAvoy. He made the canvas that Rory painted upon and keeps his memory alive to the is day. I am thankful every day I'm alive and \ get to hear "A million miles away."
In den frühen 70 er war er der Beste meiner Meinung nach. Er spielte Blues, Rock und Folk. Außerdem ein toller Songwriter. We miss you Rory. Viel zu früh von uns gegangen.
I was lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher and Elvis Costello together at the Cleveland Agora around 1980. He was a true inspiration to a young guitar player.
Everyone that has heard Rory, loves Rory!!
True William.
Rory is one of my top 5. Live version of Bullfrog Blues, Messin with the Kid, anything from Fresh Evidence, Shin Kicker live, really anything off of Stage Struck, and Walk on Hot Coals. But really I'll listen to it all.. Thanks for spotlighting RG!
If Rory knew how people loves him nowadays probably he has tears in his face
Sorry for my bad english. I came from Sicily 😅
I'm from Ireland, you're alright. You have good taste in music.
Rory is a god.
As a side note, I love that you’re pronouncing “Gallagher” correctly!
He's a well mannered, well traveled lad is Justin.
As a fellow Gallagher I agree wholeheartedly, my mother once had a Xmas card addressed to Mrs Galiga
Then he murders Donal 😂 ( dough nal) but all forgiven loves Justin's channel
Exactly Gallag"HER"
You've no idea how many times in my life I have uttered, "The second G is silent". Those who fight me on it get a lesson in the 'voiceless velar fricative'.
Rory is an absolute hero to those of us from Belfast, Taste got their start in the Maritime Hotel Belfast (where Van Morrison and Them also started.)
In the 70s when nobody would play Belfast Rory always played at least once a year and even in the late 80s this shows were seldom less than two and a half hours (so no surprise his strat neck had to be hung in his mother's shed for 6 months to dry out.)
He was a great acoustic player too, and the show always featured a few songs with teles and a Danelectro.
We are still trying to get a statue of Rory erected outside of the Ulster Hall (where he always played.)
Such an amazing acoustic player. The first time I heard his cover of as the crow flies, my jaw dropped.
HELL YEAH🔥🔥🔥
Good luck with that!! The settler MENTALity will most definitely be against that beautiful idea
Rory was such a lovely man. 😊🤍
He treated people so kindly and never seemed to turn down an interview. The most popular one on TH-cam, people made statements of Rory looking high when in reality he'd just finished 3+ hour show. He was still sweaty, dog tired and the interview was done on stage, but he gave detailed answers packed with passion to all of the questions. It's just terrible he died in his 40s, before I could see him live myself.
Guys like Rory Gallagher and Phil Lynott make me proud to be Irish!
And Gary Moore, and the Edge too... the list goes on!
William butler waits
Oscar keeps going Wilde
Van the man
My favourite Irish song is black rose
I have listened to it for days
Phil was born in the English Midlands. He moved to Ireland when young.
Don't be ignorant many videos of Phil saying he's a proud Irishman and I bet you've seen it.. @@roxammon5858
I was very blessed to have met Rory after a gig as a teenager. He was so humble and such a lovely man, he even signed my fender string package. Truly an amazing guitarist, mind blowing to actually watch him play.
I was with you Dunc 😁
Great vlog on Rory Justin.I saw Taste six times and Rory solo seven times....best gigs of my life!
I've seen loads if bands and guitarists, but Rory was the best. He was a force of nature ..if a band was on fire turning the dial to eleven , rory started at eleven and finished the show at 15... He was that good.
I was fortunate enough to see Rory play Glasgow Apollo in 1983... an astonishing talent ... reduced the audience to to a seething blob of ectoplasm. Magnificent.
Mad respect for you doing a video on Rory Gallagher Justin. My Dad saw him twice and introduced him to me, awesome guitarist, a true artist.
Yes and also mad respect how Justin says Gallagher instead of Gallager.
I saw Rory 5 times, from the early 70s to 91,...he had as much punch and energy in 1991 as he did in 73...his music is a huge part of my life, I can't think of any other artist they gave so much on stage and remained so humble. Just a few reasons why he's number one all time guitarist for me....RIP Rory you are so missed.
Great clip on Rory. Thank you.
Thank you for getting me to listen to Rory Gallagher. I am enjoying going back thru his catalogue.
One of the very best! 🤘
Good call Justin. Rory, if nothing else was a blues champ, a lovely man and a national hero up and down the Island of Ireland.
He was quality. Stay safe my friend xx
Rory was a force of nature. I cannot think of any purer self expression and commitment to an art. His commitment to touring and playing to the audience transcended his savage musical skills. He lived his life on a journey, powered by his love of music. The complexity of this shy man, who lived on stage, and hibernated in private. A hero of music.
Spot on, my friend xo
Nice one. Cheers to the Legend Rory.
Rory and Peter Green are my two favorites and they are both criminally underrated.
for sure.
You have great taste, sir.
Gary Moore, Rory and Peter for me.
@@barryb90 yessir, Friend!
Yes they are.
I wonder if KISS/Gene Simmons got the "Deuce" (1974) lyric idea from the title of Rory Gallagher's second solo album (1971).
It turned out to be a KISS classic and concert opener for many years, while most were unaware of Gallagher's Deuce album.
Totally agree with you justin one of my favorite guitar players of all time so underrated
Makes me happy everyday!! Then I’m sad because he’s gone. Thanks for exposing new people to the genius of Rory! 💜🎼
Well done to you sir for introducing people to rory gallagher, people who might not have heard of him without this video, the 2 albums you chose tracks from (photo finish & top priority) are in my humble opinion his best studio albums. Hearing rory's music as an irish kid was mind blowing and absolutely inspirational to think an irish dude could make a guitar sing like that. Rory Gallagher is the reason I picked up a guitar at 10 years old and 32 years later I will be forever grateful to the G man's music for leading me down the road of life as a musician, the people I meet, the towns I see, the roads travelled, the good/bad venues, every second of it treasured and worth it. theres always a few of rory's songs on our setlist every night as a mark of respect and admiration,
Photo finish and top priority are to me great studio but man are they rocking albums! To me this is his if you were to say "heaviest" albums. Man theyre rockers for sure!
Also guys, look for his acoustic stuff as well, sounds like three people.
He would never have joined the stones.
When i first started on guitar in the 80s, an older friend/mentor i worked for noticed i was listening to the usual Zep, Van Halen stuff. Got to work one day, "Stop listening to that crap.." and he chucks Rory Gallagher's Deuce album on cassette ar me. That whole album is really something else. Crest of a Wave really highlights what a brilliant songwriter he truly was. Whole album is class.
Thanks for this video Justin. Rory was a legend. One of my heroes to be sure. Gutted that I only discovered him after his death.
thank you thank you thank you Rory was so specail
They say never meet your heroes but I would make an exception for Rory. So humble and down to earth. I remember reading in the Melody Maker a report at one of his gigs, the reporter was quite shocked to discover Rory drinking in the bar next to the venue, before the show, without a bouncer or security in sight.
I was lucky enough to see him live a few times and he never failed to entertain and amaze. Outstanding guitarist. A cliche often used but in Rory's case, his guitar really was an extension of his mind and body.
Yes Justin! Thank you for featuring Rory so heavily on your channel. He's my favourite guitar player and our local hero here in Cork. Rock on!!
Same as in Ballyshannon!
Donegal
Rory's my hero!
'Follow Me' was the theme tune for
MT USA - a music programme that ran in Ireland on a Sumday afternoon from 1984 to 1987 .
Lovely tribute to Rory Justin and I appreciate you pronouncing his surname correctly. Just a phenomenal player.
Rory was incredible. I saw him live in his prime and his electric playing was so intense, it was mesmerising. Next thing he would pick up his acoustic and play a solo set without his band, with harmonica in tow, but the intensity of the performance never wilted. Back into his electric, before rocking out with his mandolin on ' going to my own town'. He even played a damn good saxophone on his solo album. There are guitar players who play the blues because they want to, or maybe because it might be a good career move and there are guitar players who play the blues because they have to. Rory was one of the latter. I reckon that is why he could never take up with the stones, or indeed Deep purple, who it is rumoured had an interest in him as a replacement for Ritchie Blackmore. Gallagher had to play the blues to an audience who had to hear it. Arenas, Stadiums with pyrotechnics, dry ice and the rest was not his bag. He was a blues man, the real deal and he is still sorely missed by his fans. He also had a lovely humility about him, thanking his audience after each and every song for coming to the show. A very unique talent
The wah sound is a range aster treble booster, gives that cocked wah feel
I love that you briefly covered Rory Gallagher!! My dad listened to/watched recordings of Rory Gallagher Live At Montreux constantly growing up, and I'm so grateful he did. I could listen to Shin Kicker endlessly. Something interesting I heard was that he actually had more acidic sweat that wore down the guitar even more than usual, and in turn, affected the sound. But a Frankenstein instrument can become an extension of you because of the love of music you've shared with it over the years 💕 Rory is a legend.
Rory is the man!
The Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon (his birthplace) is back on this June for the first time since before COVID, it's gonna be so good! I live 30 mins from it :) They have a great statue of him on the town centre.
I once saw an interview where Rory claimed the reason he didn’t break into the mainstream was because he wouldn’t record hit records and believed in making music his way. A real musician
Ahhhh Rory … the absolute greatest…Bad Penny is my favorite song and riff
Rory snd Greeny are my favorite guitarist
I had the pleasure of seeing Rory in 79,I had heard of him,opened for Aerosmith.that summer I was blown away by him and Johnny Winter,it was something to behold.Follow Me live is a song to played at 11.
Joe Perry mentions that tour in his biography. Specifically the gig at Central Park in front of 50,000 people. He said Rory blew Aerosmith off the stage. The crowd kept screaming for Rory and he was allowed play long after his cut-off time at Aerosmiths expense. When Aerosmith finally took the stage the crowd started throwing bottles at them screaming for more Rory. "That night Rory Gallagher was just too good to stop"
An absolute guitar hero.
I saw Rory open for Foghat in 76 and he was amazing.
@@Bryan_KC Yup,that strat looks sooo cool,beat up,Fender offered him a new one,he refused.
Rory... my Favourite singer/songwriter/guitarist... influenced me greatly... Cheers !!!
Saw Rory in Bristol in about 1977; it was mind blowing.
I was lucky to catch Rory play a small club in Rhyl of all places shortly before he passed. An incredible guitar player, an incredible songwriter, an incredible performer with an incredible legacy. An great man who did a lot to bring the joy of music to NI during the troubles. I'd recommend seeing Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends with Rory's former bandmates . The Dutch guitarist Marcel Scherpenzeel stands in for Rory and does a fine job of keeping Rory's spirit alive. Thanks to Justin for spreading the word and helping introduce Rory to new audiences.
I saw Rory heaps of times, especially when he had weekly slot in the Marquee club in Soho, got to see the Band of Friends in Cork many years ago, can't remember who the guitar player was, perhaps from Nine below zero??
I see you talking about being happy & I see Rory Gallagher. I click.
AND you made us a playlist. I always knew you were an alright dude.
Legend
I saw an interview with Brian May once where he described how Rory would take the time to explain things to him about guitar when young Brian would hang around after a gig. He was an amazing guitarist and his 'Notes From San Francisco' album is brilliant.
I read that too. Brian, who was actually older than Rory, really did idolize him.
@@DonnaleaSpencer - Oh I didn't know Brian was older. From the way Brian described things, it sounded like a younger guy sort of following around someone older and more experienced to learn things from. Thanks for the info. ☺
@@simonpark843 he was around a year older. Rory’s career started at a younger age, having played in show bands as a teenager and then forming Taste at a young age.
@@JJBMusic0 - thank you. I didn't meant to specifically imply that Brian was younger or older than Rory, just that Brian was speaking to Rory when he was young, prior to his days in Queen. ☺
@@simonpark843 👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻
Thanks for the playlist. I love the song "Brute force and ignorance". Rory had more guitars like for instance a Telecaster but he mainly played his favourite Stratocaster. I think the main reason that he is not very well known is that he refused to release his music as "singles".
His 71 debut solo album 'Rory Gallagher' is a thing of beauty
Rory Gallagher was my late dads favorite guitar player of all time, and I tend to agree.
My dad and I are massive Rory fans. And massive Darkness fans. Suffice to say we are thoroughly enjoying the amount of love and attention you give him on this channel! I don’t know if it’s the same in the UK where the Rory fan percentage is probably higher… but here in 🇦🇺… when you find someone who grew up on Rory it’s like… finding out you have the same favourite obscure movie or book or something… it’s like a secret handshake.
Rory was a bad ass. Guitar player yes, but song writer too! And from all accounts an awesome person. Alex Lifeson raves about him. One of their first tours Rush opened for Rory. He was always cool to them. Later when Rush got huge Rory opened for them and they all hung out. He said Rory was a wonderful person. Kind and generous.
Justin - thank you! That was excellent. I discovered Rory back in about 91 when I recorded his concert from Cork in 87 late one night off channel 4. It totally blew me away with his skills and mastery of the guitar. I still love watching that gig now and has some classic tunes in there.
I think I’m right in saying that Brian May got backstage at the Marquee after a Rory Gallagher show and quizzed him about his amp and a pedal he used. He told him and May went off and basically started doing the same thing with his own sound.
The glory of Rory, indeed. Well chosen! In my opinion he's the best guitarist ever, and I regret that I never got to see him live. Also a shout out to Rory's rock-solid bassman, Gerry McAvoy.
And Ted McKENNA
There's a famous interview with Jimi Hendrix, where the interviewer asked him "how does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world?" Jimi Hendrix replied, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher!"
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Depends on where you’re getting the information. Hendrix has also been rumored to have said, that Billy Gibbons was his favorite player.
Then there are those who say Hendrix always said Terry Kath, was the best.
I’m inclined to believe he mentioned all three and many others, who he was into, over those few years, as Hendrix didn’t like talk about being named the greatest by anyone.
Do you know who interviewed Hendrix, when he said “ask Rory?”
@@CorbCorbin I heard about the interview years ago, I could not pinpoint it. I have heard him say similar things about Terry Kath, but never Billy Gibbons! I know Billy has mentioned that the moving sidewalks had opened for Jimi Hendrix before, and that Jimi Hendrix had responded very well to him. If so, more power to Billy!
@@CorbCorbin I always heard, that he said that Rory was the best, and Terry was his favorite.. but, people like to think that he said that Terry Kath was the best guitarist, I am almost 100% sure that Jimmy just said that Terry Kath was his favorite, not the best.
How great that you paid the dues to rory. Discovered him in my blues interest times. He's absolutely awesome.
No one but no one better live than Rory. The Maestro ☘
Saw him live at ReadingRock Festival in 79. Awesome!
A Million Miles Away showing up in my TH-cam feed a couple of years ago is what got me into Rory Gallagher. It is in my Top 10 list of favourite songs.
I was in a record store once, this was when I was a teenager, and decided I would by a random CD. I picked one up, looked at the cover and thought that I liked the look of it. I had no idea what I was bying but I bought it, went home and listened. I quickly realised I'd stumbled upon something pretty cool. The album was Tattoo by Rory Gallagher.
you picked a fantastic album ....that and the one afterwards with moonchild?
YES! Rory amazing artist! Thanks for featuring this icon.
The most blistering live player of all time!
He makes me extremely happy too. There isn’t a day that goes by that i don’t watch or listen to him. Rory’s guitar was an extension of his heart and soul. Such a talented and humble musician.
Gone 29 years today..Cool vid Justin 👏👏👏
RIP Rory
I fall apart is my favourite Rory song from his 1st solo album. Bought and sold... I'm not awake yet... Shadow play.... His was an amazing guitar player
His first album is so underrated. Shadow Play and Overnight Bag from Photo-finish are killer tracks. I also love Philby, A Million Miles Away, and Bad Penny. Of course Cradle Rock deserves a mention. Been a fan since 1980 when I first heard Shin Kicker.
The loop
I first heard of Rory back in the 80’s but never actually HEARD him until a few years ago. Making up for lost time now though. He is absolutely fantastic and deserves his place among the greatest of guitar players.
Amazing player, songwriter, singer and performer. He was all in one. Fair play Justin for dedicating him a video.
Rory. What a player! What a bloke by all acounts.
Thanks for doing this, Justin. More love for Rory! In my all time top 10 guitarists ever for sure. Some of my favourites are A million miles away, For the last time, Bad penny, Shadow play, Philby, and especially, Walk on hot coals. I was listening to the Irish tour '74 album about 2 hours before I found you had gone and done a video on him. Legends, he and you both!
Edit to say that "the glory of rory" is indeed a great name for the playlist! Additionally, I should urge people to delve even further into his catalogue from the tracks mentioned by Justin and myself. There are tons! He is especially great live so any love footage- watch it. His live album, "Irish tour '74" is one of the best live rock albums you will ever hear. A true masterpiece. I could go on, but instead I'm gonna go listen to some more of his music. I heartily recommend you do the same, you won't be sorry. Unless you dislike awesome blues rock of the absolute best kind, that is. Thanks, and enjoy!
My musical hero since I was 15 years old…just love the man
Love me some Rory Gallagher. I discovered him when I checked Blueprint out of a public library. Walk on Hot Coals continues to blow my mind.
Fantastic video Justin. Rory is my absolute favourite guitarist, one of the greatest of all time, and yet he has never gotten the true recognition he deserves. However, as he was such a humble man, I don't think it would bother him. Maybe some year well see Justin or Brian May make a guest appearance at the Rory tribute festival in Donegal...... ;)
Great festival!
When you got through Jack White, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Cream and the old guys like Muddy Waters etc. and then suddenly your father comes with Taste "on the boards" and asks you, if you've ever heard of Rory Gallagher. :) P.s.: Don't forget his Telecaster and Resonator... and the Mandolin.... and Saxophon....
I believe it was a Fender esquire plus he played the Coral sitar.
@@castleofsong9620 Fender Esquire, cool didn't know that. 👍
So with Esquire/Telecaster it's the same thing as with Fender Musicmaster/Duo Sonic, one pickup but same body.
Lovely to see appreciation for my personal hero, too often neglected in terms of song writing. Glad to hear fellow fans perspective who has a platform to promote some a someone who's often forgotten
Bit wrecked forgive the nonsense
Rory was a truly remarkable musician. Thank you for making this video, Justin.
I'm 65 and been a fan since I was 15 or 16. Met him when he played at the Capital Center in Maryland opening for Rush. Got Rory and the rest of the band to sign my Rory songbook.
Thank you for this one Justin. I saw Rory live a good few times and as the years go by, I realise I didn't see him nearly enough. For me he's one of those artists I can't just play one album by, I need to spin more. For someone who allegedly played within a narrow range, there's a world of colour and texture in his work. And apparently a nice guy to boot. So sadly missed.
Agreed. Agreed. Agreed.
This era of blues based rock is absolutely my kinda thing. While I'd heard of Rory Gallagher, I'd never actually checked him out for myself. Now I definitely will! Thankyou Justin for bringing new artists to mine ear, so that I may rock the fook out, to something new. You are a gem and a gentleman. I love you
I'm really glad you did this on Rory! he is very sadly missed. Just a brilliant man. I've enjoyed his music since I was 12 and I'm now almost 67. Can you do any more on him?
me too, and I'm almost 66.
In your Town. Million miles away. Tattooed lady. As the crow flies ate just a few of my favourites from Rory Gallagher. Should have learnt my lesson....the irish tour...the guy was a genuinely brilliant around musician
Crest of a wave from the album Deuce... What a song!!!
Rory Gallagher was my Kick for listening blues rock. Remember the Concert in Germany which was aired from the 70s and I was watching around 2000s, when I was trying to get into musician stuff even with a hearing loss, since I was born :D
The Rolling Stones story is true. Also Jimi Hendrix once was asked what it’s like to be the best guitar player in the world and he said you’ll have to ask Rory Gallagher. I’m from Cork and he is truly the biggest inspiration for me guitar wise coming from the same place. Tattoo’d Lady would have to be my favourite record of his, but he can’t go wrong really. Thanks for the Rory vid 😃
Yessir. Said He was waiting to see what was going on so he contacted Mick but he was busy and didnt want to fool with him so he said to ask Keith. Keith was messed up on drugs and booze so Rory didnt waste his time. He had a gig lined up in Japan already so he said screw the stones and went to Japan.
Hendrix story is sweet but nothing points to it being true..
That Hendrix story often gets repeated but has been proven false. Hendrix was invited on some talkshow and when asked the question pointed to the guitar player in the tv show's band and said those lines but with the name of said guitarist, not Rory.
@@jrkchannel37 Apparently its true was in an interview at the Isle of Wight festival, wasn't allowed go it as I was only 14 at the time but had the pleasure of seeing Rory play live at least a dozen times only on the UK would have loved to have seen him play in Cork. Did see the Band of Friends play in Cork though.
Such a killer player. If you’ve never heard of him until now, it’s been your loss. Rory and Gary Moore are two of the best ever.
Gary was a great guitarist no doubt, but for me his true calling was in the classic rock genre. I was never convinced by his blues playing. He had all the chops, but he lacked the authenticity that Gallagher brought to the craft. There are players who, for whatever reason want to play the blues and those that have to play the blues and nothing but, with little choice in the matter. For me Moore was one of the former and Gallagher the latter.
@@gerd5479 I agree. I was much more a fan of Gary’s Thin Lizzy and 80’s hard rock playing. Rockin’ Every Night, End Of The World, and Hiroshima are perfect examples of Gary’s shredding
@@247Therocker loved his playing with Lizzy at the Sydney Opera house. Hard Rock shredding at its best. However for me great blues players are born not made and thats where Moore and Gallagher differentiate.
At least Rory is😊😎❤
Pronunciation of Gallagher is perfect and much appreciated
Saw him live 4 times in Belfast, fukkin fantastic!
I’d add “Overnight Bag” to yr playlist from Photo Finish. Would also add that he was a great showman and a truly great blues / r&r singer. Thx for showing Rory some love!
Agree 100% re ‘Overnight Bag’. I love that song 🎸🤘🏻
Great song.
Love Rory's songs, Overnight Bag from Photo Finish is one of my favourites.
The solo in Shadow play is immense!
Rory was a gentle creature off the stage and a monstrous beast onstage. His influence is still felt by new players today.
Was lucky enough to see him 3 times. Jerry Hall was in the audience when I saw him at the Bottom Line in the early eighties. He was a major influence for me as a young player and for those of us who grew up in Europe we understood why a street in Paris was named after him. Live he was beyond. To say he connected to the audience would be an understatement: he channelled the audience. He was one of a kind. There will never be another Rory.