Just a wonderful human being, so humble, so modest.Put him on a stage and you're letting the lightning out of the bottle. There's just no one but no one better live than Rory, and believe me I've seen most of the so called greats, but none came close to Rory. Absolute legend, the Maestro ☘
A true gentleman, eloquent both verbally & musically; modest; man of the people; no "star" antics or pretensions. I saw him only once 1972 Xmas-New Year concert , Dublin National Stadium. A terrible, unnecessary loss to Ireland and far beyond. World's greatest guitarist , ever, with a true, rich singing voice. R.I.P. Rory.
I wish he didn’t pass away. Sounds like very humble gentleman who just loved to play and make music. Sad, that I never got to see him live. I feel like every music video, brings me to knowing him though his guitar playing and his unique style of playing the blues. Rest In Peace, to an outstanding musician, man and person.
Such a great loss to music , and he always came across as very "grounded" , I still listen to his recordings regularly and would love to have met the genius himself R.I.P Rory .
It makes me laugh when I hear people call Rory a guitar god..........Rory’s answer to that I’m sure would have been Guitar God ??........I’m just a guy with a strat and a Vox AC 30 giving everything I can....WHY????......because it’s my job and I love what I do.........🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
@@emmetnolan7081 Spot on, Emmet, chalk it down! Rory was "as sound as an Irish pound," to use a long since outmoded expression many of my Irish friends used to use.😉 As a guitarist myself, I've learned a great deal from the greats, including Rory, but I'm not naive or deluded enough to call any one player "the greatest ever." Rory certainly was one of the greatest guitarists, and he's definitely in my top five favourite players and greatest influences. That's more than enough, as far as I'm concerned. "The greatest guitarist ever?" It's probably someone we've never even heard of, and probably never will! Either way, Rory was an amazing performer and a great human being, and what more can you ask for?😉 Rest you gentle, sleep ye sound. You are dearly missed.♥️
Thanks for uploading this interview. I love the Great Rory quote "You have to believe in yourself even if you're slightly wrong,it's better to do your own thing" Rory did his own thing and was totally Right. R.I.P Rory
He actually was kind of brilliant about the whole scene. Like they say often. He was his own man. If it counts a whole lot or not he was right. Righteous man? No. He always qualified stuff and tried to be open minded. Yup. He was remarkable and I'm happy he was busy learning, getting better and exciting his audiences and delivering strong moving phrases over and over again and he obviously loved music. The show was a side part and he did stuff to do that part as well. Very dedicated and talented
Great to see this. 40 years now since I saw Rory live for the first time in the 70s, (at Bridlington !) and a few years later met him backstage at Liverpool Uni. Still my hero..
Thanks for uploading this! Rory is my favorite musician not just for his music, but also the dedication to his craft and not subjecting himself to big, greedy record companies. A true underground musician at its absolute finest
It seems Rory always had the misfortune of encountering the stupidest interviewers in the universe. It's a measure of his sincerity and kind personality that he endured them.
I also adore watching any Rory interviews, although I'm constantly amazed at how uninformed so many interviewers are. I'd like to think given Rory's intense love and masterful interpretation of the Blues, they could find someone slightly more knowledgable than these dills they come up with. Whether these banal questions phased Rory we'll never know, as always, he remains the consummate gentleman. Thanks for this.
@PanosGuitarHero Glad you enjoyed it. Rory always gave such thoughtful and interesting interviews, so I would like all his fans to hear what he had to say:) SA
Not too many with his integrity and dedication out there anymore. Hes right. Most will do whatever for the dollars. The surest way to start watering down whatever it is you do. Not Rory. Anything you hear from him was straight from the heart and soul. Always honest. Always great. He seemed pretty satisfied with that. And he still got paid. Awesome musician.
I'm a big Rory fan, but I'm stunned that people think these interview questions are stupid. Most of them are good, valid questions: How do you feel about Taste's music today? When and why did you decide to part company? How would you describe your relationship with Gerry McAvoy? Why did you stop using keyboards? What do you get out of the blues and who are the guys you like? You have stayed true to your roots and not changed your style, why? Why doesn't the radio play your songs despite the fact you have tremendous talent? What are your goals and what do you want to do with your music? What sort of satisfaction do you get when you see someone in the audience getting off on your music? So can someone tell me 1) What is wrong with those questions? and 2) what would you have asked instead?
Totally agree. Have definitely seen Rory being pestered by people who don't know him but this wasn't one of those interviews, I thought these were quite interesting insightful questions
Maybe but if you listen to Rory's catalog you'll hear him experiment with many genres. He has a few countryesque tracks, lots of folky tunes, and even got into some borderline heavy metal territory.
words from one most sincere and open hearted blues player ever existed. apart him i can say just Roy Buchanan was that humble. people in now days just see money and what they can win at music and forget their roots more than it they profane their roots.
Thanks Rory for your patience answering a pretty gormless interviewer. Your modesty and soul came across as always - and the references to Belfast as your adopted hometown was revealing
I thing Brits wanted to crash Ireland. Rory was way too big. Sorry, if I am hitting someone's feelings. But professionally speaking, Rory G. is the best guitarist (the most innovative and interesting) than anyone at that time.
Meanwhile David Coverdale was making plans to change from blues rock to glossy hair metal to become a MTV star... Thankfully Rory never did. He kept it real. Respect.
Interesting that you mention Coverdale. He has gone on record as saying when Richie Blackmore left the Deep Purple set-up they had a band meeting to decide what to do. They decided to continue and get a new guitarist. Rory was top of the list.
@@twilightatireland yes, I've read about that too. But, aside from the fact that Rory had always preferred to do things his way, he wouldn't have been happy with the funky direction that Coverdale and Hugues were taking (which was the reason why Blackmore left). As Bob Geldof rightly said, he wouldn't have been happy in the Stones either, as he wasn't a sideman, but a leader
The interviewer didn't seem to know what he was doing! And also, he said something at the beginning about the tour bus being really small. I think that annoyed Rory, you can seen it on his face, and he also seemed a little nervous too.
i think rory hated interviews ...it always feels {to me } that its the equivalent to asking a chef - "so , how do you boil an egg ? " .... after 20 years off the same boring questions - i would have just handed out a statement ! He looks SO bored a lot of the time .
since the talent was always Rory's .. why is this guy asking the most unimportant questions about a small time that had nothing to do with making Rory who he is
If i was Rory in this situation, i would feel irritated-Rory is obviously a very patient and accommodating man-the interviewer had not got his shiz together-not-to-mention the timing and inane questions....very blase'
Rory just wouldn't say much about the Taste break-up. Unfortunately, his best line-up and those two guys just totally blew it - those Stud albums are complete junk - they went from Taste to absolute soft crap. Shame, because that was one hell of a band and they played great as Rory's back-up - the problem was, they didn't get it through their heads about who was BOSS. The crooked manager and the money situation was what it was, but that would eventually have been sorted out. They regretted it later, but by then, the bridge had been burned.
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The man never sold out.A true master of rock and blues.
Right on!
@@mickeymouse927 the best musician bar none
What a patient, lovely man he was. I've watched many interviews and he never loses his softness.
Just a wonderful human being, so humble, so modest.Put him on a stage and you're letting the lightning out of the bottle. There's just no one but no one better live than Rory, and believe me I've seen most of the so called greats, but none came close to Rory. Absolute legend, the Maestro ☘
A true gentleman, eloquent both verbally & musically; modest; man of the people; no "star" antics or pretensions. I saw him only once 1972 Xmas-New Year concert , Dublin National Stadium. A terrible, unnecessary loss to Ireland and far beyond. World's greatest guitarist , ever, with a true, rich singing voice. R.I.P. Rory.
Rory's integrity and dedication was second to none. His music is an inspiration for many.
I wish he didn’t pass away. Sounds like very humble gentleman who just loved to play and make music. Sad, that I never got to see him live. I feel like every music video, brings me to knowing him though his guitar playing and his unique style of playing the blues. Rest In Peace, to an outstanding musician, man and person.
he is just so fucking humble, i appreciate everything he does.
rip rory a lovely man ,celtic legend x
Such a great loss to music , and he always came across as very "grounded" , I still listen to his recordings regularly and would love to have met the genius himself R.I.P Rory .
Yes! True to his art, to his own person, a man who played with his heart and soul..all-in-all a Brilliant man!
"I play with my heart and soul and do not care about big music business..." That speaks for itself. RIP Rory!
Without doubt the most important and influential Irish musician ever! There's only 1 Rory Gallagher! 🎸🍀✌
A true link to the old blues masters, never compromised but pushed the music further without selling out. Always kept it exciting and interesting.
THE GREATEST EVER!!! EVERRRRRR!! RORY RULES. 🎸💚👑💞🍀🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It makes me laugh when I hear people call Rory a guitar god..........Rory’s answer to that I’m sure would have been Guitar God ??........I’m just a guy with a strat and a Vox AC 30 giving everything I can....WHY????......because it’s my job and I love what I do.........🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
@@emmetnolan7081 Spot on, Emmet, chalk it down! Rory was "as sound as an Irish pound," to use a long since outmoded expression many of my Irish friends used to use.😉
As a guitarist myself, I've learned a great deal from the greats, including Rory, but I'm not naive or deluded enough to call any one player "the greatest ever." Rory certainly was one of the greatest guitarists, and he's definitely in my top five favourite players and greatest influences. That's more than enough, as far as I'm concerned.
"The greatest guitarist ever?" It's probably someone we've never even heard of, and probably never will! Either way, Rory was an amazing performer and a great human being, and what more can you ask for?😉
Rest you gentle, sleep ye sound. You are dearly missed.♥️
Great man, sorely missed.
Such a patient and kind man true from the heart and the soul I love him and miss him
"If you can turn people on, that is the oldest reward in the book for entertainers." Rory's last sentence in the interview.
Thanks for uploading this interview. I love the Great Rory quote "You have to believe in yourself even if you're slightly wrong,it's better to do your own thing" Rory did his own thing and was totally Right.
R.I.P Rory
I love the man
He actually was kind of brilliant about the whole scene. Like they say often. He was his own man. If it counts a whole lot or not he was right. Righteous man? No. He always qualified stuff and tried to be open minded. Yup. He was remarkable and I'm happy he was busy learning, getting better and exciting his audiences and delivering strong moving phrases over and over again and he obviously loved music. The show was a side part and he did stuff to do that part as well. Very dedicated and talented
Rory is irreplaceable he is surely missed!
50 years listening to this man play and still love him and his talent!
I'm a Rory fan and have lived in Houston all my life.
Great to see this. 40 years now since I saw Rory live for the first time in the 70s, (at Bridlington !) and a few years later met him backstage at Liverpool Uni. Still my hero..
Thanks for uploading this! Rory is my favorite musician not just for his music, but also the dedication to his craft and not subjecting himself to big, greedy record companies. A true underground musician at its absolute finest
+theherbpuffer So true.
It seems Rory always had the misfortune of encountering the stupidest interviewers in the universe. It's a measure of his sincerity and kind personality that he endured them.
You took my words i wanted to say
So true every single interview I've heard was by a complete moron with no respect at all
Omygosh exactly!!! This moron has no idea of the beautiful and magnificent person in his presence
Haha, these guys have no idea how to interview someone like RG. What's your favorite color? Did you learn how to tie your shoes on your birthday?
Cool to see my favorite guitarist being interviewed in my hometown.
I also adore watching any Rory interviews, although I'm constantly amazed at how uninformed so many interviewers are. I'd like to think given Rory's intense love and masterful interpretation of the Blues, they could find someone slightly more knowledgable than these dills they come up with. Whether these banal questions phased Rory we'll never know, as always, he remains the consummate gentleman. Thanks for this.
JustAintThatWay .......sorry, an Aussie idiom.
@PanosGuitarHero Glad you enjoyed it. Rory always gave such thoughtful and interesting interviews, so I would like all his fans to hear what he had to say:) SA
Thank you I love listening to him n speak regardless of how silly some of the interviewers are, a real gentleman and a true genius.
Love listing to RORY thank you for the upload SLEEP EASY RORY XXX ❤🎸🎼🎼🎼🎸❤
Thankyou. Remember Rory concert expierieces from early 70's. Once seen and heard, never forgotten.
He was the definition of genuine. One of the VERY special generational musicians. Rory was a special gem.
What a love rory was.
He seemed a little out of sorts but carried on like the sweet man he was.
Sorely missed.
Lovely man, after he died his brother commented that the record, he was last playing on his CD player was The Byrds greatest hits.
Thank you for uploading! This is a rare gem that provides insight into Rory and his place in the music business.
"Emergency Ward 10" was a 1950s British soap opera!
Thanks for that info Regina! Had no idea.
Thanks for posting this...Rory was the best !!!
Damn legend!
and thank you for posting this..it makes me happy just watching Rory speak on his Music..
What a lovely lovely man !!!
RIP RORY
Not too many with his integrity and dedication out there anymore. Hes right. Most will do whatever for the dollars. The surest way to start watering down whatever it is you do. Not Rory. Anything you hear from him was straight from the heart and soul. Always honest. Always great. He seemed pretty satisfied with that. And he still got paid. Awesome musician.
I'm a big Rory fan, but I'm stunned that people think these interview questions are stupid. Most of them are good, valid questions:
How do you feel about Taste's music today?
When and why did you decide to part company?
How would you describe your relationship with Gerry McAvoy?
Why did you stop using keyboards?
What do you get out of the blues and who are the guys you like?
You have stayed true to your roots and not changed your style, why?
Why doesn't the radio play your songs despite the fact you have tremendous talent?
What are your goals and what do you want to do with your music?
What sort of satisfaction do you get when you see someone in the audience getting off on your music?
So can someone tell me 1) What is wrong with those questions? and 2) what would you have asked instead?
Totally agree. Have definitely seen Rory being pestered by people who don't know him but this wasn't one of those interviews, I thought these were quite interesting insightful questions
The question about Gerry mcavoy was very good and a great story. I don't understand the hate either in this comment section
a pure heart.
RIP Rory you were the greatest
Great Irish 🇮🇪 Legend 👍 👍 👍 who influenced to Worlds most Rock and Blues Legends.!!!
@PanosGuitarHero also rare because it's such a good interview.I'm just glad its here.awesome.Thankyou.
I think the questions are valid. Rory was true to his art.
Rory was/is still a superstar!
Is it just me or did he call out Clapton for jumping into Reggae and Country Western when he, Rory, stayed true to the Blues? Shots fired! Rory wins!
Blueboy2306 Rory always wins
Maybe but if you listen to Rory's catalog you'll hear him experiment with many genres. He has a few countryesque tracks, lots of folky tunes, and even got into some borderline heavy metal territory.
340 days a year...let that settle in
340 days of gigs man! Is he being a bit cheeky,or by Jesus was that the case? That is one helluva tour man. We miss you Rory,my great Irish brother!!
@@gregorymacdonnell7914 see for yourself
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words from one most sincere and open hearted blues player ever existed.
apart him i can say just Roy Buchanan was that humble.
people in now days just see money and what they can win at music and forget their roots
more than it they profane their roots.
Thanks Rory for your patience answering a pretty gormless interviewer. Your modesty and soul came across as always - and the references to Belfast as your adopted hometown was revealing
The pride of Donegal
We love you Just the Way You Are always
Greatting from Chile 🤝
This is rare, that's for sure!
The Last of The Independents
I would have loved to have shared a beer with Rory. Maybe even a whisky. Great guitar player
I thing Brits wanted to crash Ireland. Rory was way too big. Sorry, if I am hitting someone's feelings. But professionally speaking, Rory G. is the best guitarist (the most innovative and interesting) than anyone at that time.
Dude literally asked the greatest guitarist ever if he missed filling chords?! LOL
Who on earth would vote this down? Why?
Meanwhile David Coverdale was making plans to change from blues rock to glossy hair metal to become a MTV star... Thankfully Rory never did. He kept it real. Respect.
Interesting that you mention Coverdale. He has gone on record as saying when Richie Blackmore left the Deep Purple set-up they had a band meeting to decide what to do. They decided to continue and get a new guitarist. Rory was top of the list.
@@twilightatireland yes, I've read about that too. But, aside from the fact that Rory had always preferred to do things his way, he wouldn't have been happy with the funky direction that Coverdale and Hugues were taking (which was the reason why Blackmore left). As Bob Geldof rightly said, he wouldn't have been happy in the Stones either, as he wasn't a sideman, but a leader
the answers are good, the questions are bla...bla...bla
Wow, this interviewer is the pits!
The interviewer didn't seem to know what he was doing! And also, he said something at the beginning about the tour bus being really small. I think that annoyed Rory, you can seen it on his face, and he also seemed a little nervous too.
i think rory hated interviews ...it always feels {to me } that its the equivalent to asking a chef - "so , how do you boil an egg ? " .... after 20 years off the same boring questions - i would have just handed out a statement !
He looks SO bored a lot of the time .
since the talent was always Rory's .. why is this guy asking the most unimportant questions about a small time that had nothing to do with making Rory who he is
If i was Rory in this situation, i would feel irritated-Rory is obviously a very patient and accommodating man-the interviewer had not got his shiz together-not-to-mention the timing and inane questions....very blase'
Does anyone know if he suffered from any hearing loss? Every once in a while he turns his head to hear the interviewer.
In one of his 1990's interviews he said he has extremely good hearing, so much so he's sleep was often disrupted by any small noise outside
Rory just wouldn't say much about the Taste break-up. Unfortunately, his best line-up and those two guys just totally blew it - those Stud albums are complete junk - they went from Taste to absolute soft crap. Shame, because that was one hell of a band and they played great as Rory's back-up - the problem was, they didn't get it through their heads about who was BOSS. The crooked manager and the money situation was what it was, but that would eventually have been sorted out. They regretted it later, but by then, the bridge had been burned.
That interviewer is terrible.