Saw Rory almost every year in the 70s and early 80s. Every show was different, but he excelled playing in small venues. Rush opened for him on one tour, and when they got big, Rush brought him as the opening act as a thanks. I've heard stories of other big name bands he opened for, and each story agrees that he blew the opener away. The family just auctioned off his gear, and there wasn't a banjo IIRC, but he does play mandolin.
Just gorgeous, simple sounding stuff but with SO much musicallity in it... It ain't simple at all.. but they make it feel simple.. Thanks for reacting. Keep on Rocking.
The sound engineers working for the BBC at the time were the same guys who did the London Symphony Orchestra live broadcasts. As for banjo he started as a kid in a "show band" and he learned many instruments so probably both tenor and 5 string.
Lucky enough to see Rory live twice when he came to Australia. Incredible guitarist/vocalist - dynamic performer - still rate as two of the best concerts I've ever seen. He ALWAYS gave his band members time to shine, indicative of his musical generosity. Not only did he play guitar, banjo, sax, harmonica, banjo, sitar as stated before but also great mandolin AND drums. He toured with so many brilliant bands, including Rush. (There's an excellent interview with Alex Lifeson about Rory, his influence on Alex as a guitar player, what a lovely man he was etc).. Heaven's Gate is worth checking out - well you can't go wrong with any Rory - live in particular.
Just thanks, Rory amazing, maybe next could be ‘As the crow flies ‘ from the brilliant Irish tour 74 album for awesome acoustic Rory Ps: Rory was a multi instrumentalist including harmonica, banjo, saxophone, sitar
Rory iconic strat(NOT THE ONE HE USES HERE) just sold 2 weeks ago for $1M .HE PASSED AWAY 1994/5 AGE 46 I THINK SOME FANTASTIC LIVE CLIPS A LL OVER YOU TUBE .ACOUSTIC, MANDOLIN AND ELECTRIC. HE WAS A ONE OFF
Hey man! Rory really was one of the greats, if you like his slide playing check out his song Mississippi Sheiks… live version. His solos will melt your face
The Old Grey Whistle Test was a regular BBC TV show---now sadly missed. I remember this was broadcast live on a Saturday teatime. I remember watching it whilst eating my beans on toast or something similar, and by the end I was eating in time with the music i.e. very fast!
@kingstumble Saturday teatime? That must have been a repeat. The OGWT was known as a late night show, hosted by Whisperin' Bob Harris, and then, I think, by Annie Nightingale. Forerunner to Jools Holland, but better!
@@RossoVerdeNero You are right. On reflection I think maybe it was different concert under the Sight and Sound banner that I remember. It was a looong time ago!
The slide should be directly over the fret. And you usually gently mute the string with another finger behind it to stop excess noise. Open G and open D are the two most common tunings (you can capo the 2nd fret for open E) but standard tuning is also widely used. It’s really an art form all of its own.
Rory was asked by John Peel if his name is said Gallaher, Rory then said Gallagher. Peel then said "OK please yourself". This can be heard on Taste box set I'll Remember on the track Railway And Gun.
Boogie woogje piano. It’s actually not the hardest style to bluff at. Learn a few shapes and hit the keys hard. Look up a guy called Terry Miles. He’s a session pianist from England who wanders into pubs and plays boogie woogie on their old pianos. He’s one of life’s sunny types.
Saw Rory almost every year in the 70s and early 80s. Every show was different, but he excelled playing in small venues. Rush opened for him on one tour, and when they got big, Rush brought him as the opening act as a thanks. I've heard stories of other big name bands he opened for, and each story agrees that he blew the opener away. The family just auctioned off his gear, and there wasn't a banjo IIRC, but he does play mandolin.
Just gorgeous, simple sounding stuff but with SO much musicallity in it... It ain't simple at all.. but they make it feel simple.. Thanks for reacting. Keep on Rocking.
Saw Rory back in 76, my ears were ringing for 3 days. Sensational!
I saw him with this band in 1975 and one of my favorite best shows ever.Absolutely superb !
The sound engineers working for the BBC at the time were the same guys who did the London Symphony Orchestra live broadcasts. As for banjo he started as a kid in a "show band" and he learned many instruments so probably both tenor and 5 string.
Lucky enough to see Rory live twice when he came to Australia. Incredible guitarist/vocalist - dynamic performer - still rate as two of the best concerts I've ever seen. He ALWAYS gave his band members time to shine, indicative of his musical generosity. Not only did he play guitar, banjo, sax, harmonica, banjo, sitar as stated before but also great mandolin AND drums. He toured with so many brilliant bands, including Rush. (There's an excellent interview with Alex Lifeson about Rory, his influence on Alex as a guitar player, what a lovely man he was etc).. Heaven's Gate is worth checking out - well you can't go wrong with any Rory - live in particular.
I love seeing younger generations enjoying Rory!
Just thanks, Rory amazing, maybe next could be ‘As the crow flies ‘ from the brilliant Irish tour 74 album for awesome acoustic Rory
Ps: Rory was a multi instrumentalist including harmonica, banjo, saxophone, sitar
Rory ❤️🎸🇮🇪 🇺🇸
Rory iconic strat(NOT THE ONE HE USES HERE) just sold 2 weeks ago for $1M .HE PASSED AWAY 1994/5 AGE 46 I THINK SOME FANTASTIC LIVE CLIPS A LL OVER YOU TUBE .ACOUSTIC, MANDOLIN AND ELECTRIC. HE WAS A ONE OFF
Hey man! Rory really was one of the greats, if you like his slide playing check out his song Mississippi Sheiks… live version. His solos will melt your face
The Old Grey Whistle Test was a regular BBC TV show---now sadly missed. I remember this was broadcast live on a Saturday teatime. I remember watching it whilst eating my beans on toast or something similar, and by the end I was eating in time with the music i.e. very fast!
@kingstumble Saturday teatime? That must have been a repeat. The OGWT was known as a late night show, hosted by Whisperin' Bob Harris, and then, I think, by Annie Nightingale. Forerunner to Jools Holland, but better!
@@RossoVerdeNero You are right. On reflection I think maybe it was different concert under the Sight and Sound banner that I remember. It was a looong time ago!
Up the Irish🤘
Arrebatador .... Minha droga!
Love if you reacted to A Million Miles Away from the Irish Tour
We no you don't mean any harm your cool guy thanks for reaction keep it up ❤
Bass player Gerry McAvoy is still out there fronting a Gallagher Tribute band called "Band Of Friends".
The slide should be directly over the fret. And you usually gently mute the string with another finger behind it to stop excess noise. Open G and open D are the two most common tunings (you can capo the 2nd fret for open E) but standard tuning is also widely used. It’s really an art form all of its own.
In Ireland the GH is silent so it's pronounced Gallaher - like Hughes.
Rory was asked by John Peel if his name is said Gallaher, Rory then said Gallagher. Peel then said "OK please yourself". This can be heard on Taste box set I'll Remember on the track Railway And Gun.
Boogie woogje piano. It’s actually not the hardest style to bluff at. Learn a few shapes and hit the keys hard. Look up a guy called Terry Miles. He’s a session pianist from England who wanders into pubs and plays boogie woogie on their old pianos. He’s one of life’s sunny types.