Best musician ever! Thanks for showcasing the incomparable Rory Gallagher. Saw him live twice in Australia..most amazing concerts, so dynamic, so freaking talented. Still so missed.
When he died (way too soon), he had already sold 30+ MILLIONS records. In Europe, everybody knew and loved Rory during the seventies, even if he wasn't mainstream. He was the people guitarplayer. He was a poet and a storm on stage. The kindest guy too. Gerry McAvoy on bass, who still play with his "Band Of Friends" to keep Rory's legacy alive.
I first saw Rory with Taste in 1968 as the supporting band to John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers at the Queens University Arts Festival in Belfast ( incidentally it would have been a shoot out between Rory and Mick Taylor, who later joined The Stones) Rory was one of the last bands I saw around 71-72 in Belfast as already mentioned by a previous poster. He played then at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. In 1980 it all opened up again after the 8 year hiatus. At the same venue it was none other than Dire Straits on their Brothers in Arms tour. Knoffler was like an alien from another planet. So congrats on your choices over the recent period. shout out to another Belfast guitarist of the late 60’s, Jim Armstrong, lead with Them(Van Morrison fame). He played our school dance one year with his new group, Sk’Boo. For a small country we’ve been blessed to have such great talent to see in local pubs and clubs.
You've got to hear what he does on a mandolin on his song, "Going to My Hometown"! He's been my favorite since I saw him in concert at Western Illinois University in '76 or '77 with Ted Nugent & Leslie West of " Mountain". Rory & Leslie blew Ted off the stage, & he was good too!
One of my favorite albums (double) is Rory's Irish Tour '74. I was fortunate enough to see him live twice. His bass player was some huge madman with a red afro and yellow bib overalls. Like Ronald McDonald on acid. His twelve string work is phenomenal.
I'm 64 born in Brazil, when turned 15 music, Rock,,Roll , Blues came from nowhere . Had no interest in music, R & R, Blues meant zero to me. My life was surf, play football and tennis. Was Tumbling Dice or Rocket Man that reach and turn on my brain and ears . Got hooked in less than 5 seconds, start going to my friend home after dinner and listen his older brother records.When he was there was even better, he liked to turning me on with his music.Remember when he said just listen, turn volume all the way and the tune began to play. J Tull Aqualung. When I left had only one thing in mind, got to have a record player. Took six months to finally get it, six months that got to know many bands and solo musicians. Had my idols already. Jimi and J Winter start buying my albums, Went spend a weekend at a friend far from Rio to surf. There I met Rory Gallagher, my words UAU . Guitar was and still is most of any real music, something that tells me a person knows nothing about music. Ask about Rory, Alvin Lee and J Winter and they have no clue, was going to see Rory in three occasions during the 80`s. They were all cancelled, makes me sad, someone mention after Mick quit the Stones Jaeger tried to have him. He refused , to bad he would fit like being hand made. To replace a virtuoso only another one has a chance to keep the band on the same level. Moved to L A few weeks after turning 20, my English was please, thanks and bye. Some hard time for few months but little by little life started to improve. Got to see all my idols, even Muddy Waters.
I'm 72 but was blessesd at 21 to of had a friend that turned me on to him. His concerts in the 70s were absolutely phenomenal. You can recreate the experience by downloading Irish Tour 74( the video concert mirrors the album of same name)
That's correct,I'm a player,and Rory is up there with all my favourites...I remember going to see Eric Bell of Thin Lizzy fame.. and when he came on stage he announced that Rory had passed away and was dedicating the evening to him...I was close to tears, Eric Bell is also a brilliant original player and a really friendly fella.🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸
I purchased my first copy of RG with Messrs McEvoy and D'Arth playing on the studio album "Calling Card", released in 1976 ...... do not hesitate, obtain a copy vinyl or CD.......after listening to this album for nearly 40 years it is fresh and ballsy and has easily stood the test of time......try "Secret Agent".RIPow Rory, gone but not forgotten,and thank you for "Calling Card".
Saw him several times in the Ulster Hall, Belfast in the mid-1970s. Absolutely brilliant guitarist and showman. Seek out his acoustic guitar playing - it's incredible.
I feel sorry for you that you've never been to a Rory concert, you're too young. I'm 74 and I've seen him several times. Rory taught us how to headbang and sweat. Just awesome ...
My brother went to see him on a snowy winters night, the band got blocked by the weather conditions, Rory came on and played a 2hour accoustic set on his own and told the public to keep thier tickets and come back the following week when the band would be there, that's the kind of guy he was.
Rory was a hero of my youth ( I am 65 now). One of reasons for that was his sincerenes and honesty. Thanks a lot for your touchy story. He is still loving in our hours and memory.
I was lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher twice in the 1980s. I never met him but he was a sweet guy that really cared about people and would help wherever he could. 👍🏻
All I can say is keep exploring the music and legend that is, or perhaps was, Rory Gallagher, you will be so surprised to see just what an incredible musician he was. R.I.P. Rory, we will miss you forever. Along with Phil Lynott and Gary Moore, just one more Irish superstar.
One thing about Rory Gallagher was that he didn't insist on being the person in the spotlight. No flashy costumes and he fully shares the performance with the other members of the band. What a great performance!
Hi Sebs It's a little bit awkward for me, as a boomer and lifelong Rory fan, to hear youngsters talk about him as an "unheard of" guitarist. For me and a whole generation he was the GOAT, an iconic, humble, gentle and kind Irish bluesman, every guitar guy knew of and a light tower for all blues lovers. Rory "the glory" Gallagher may you forever rest in peace in the eternal heaven of blues.☮️❤️🎸
Great player and a lovely guy. As a star struck, blues obsessed teenager l met him I'm a pub in Camden Town in the early 1970s. Chatted about his blues heroes and even bought me a pint. A real talent, no side or rock star pretension to him whatsoever. Saw him play many times and the raw energy and virtuosity were unbelievable unbelievable RIP
Rory was extremely generous to his fans and always took time to have a chat after a show. One such young fan asked him how he got a certain tone from his guitar. Rory explained exactly how he did it showing him how he set his amp and everything. That young fan was indeed one Brian May.
This guy was the inspiration for many top guitarists who are still living today including Brian May from Queen. He was humble, quiet and very approachable and sadly died way too soon.
In my opinion he also made two of the best “live” albums you can get Irish tour 74, and live in Europe. I had the pleasure of seeing him several times over the years always 100% performances with a great empathy with his audience. A lot of the time just a three piece band as well with Gerry on bass for many years
I’m 71 & just learned about Rory Gallagher a year or two ago. I LOVE his playing and, having read a few things about him, I admire that it was always about the music for him. No costuming or light shows, just playing like hell on wheels with great heart & soul. Rory Gallagher was a gift to the world & thank goodness for the invention of recordings!
Like I just wrote earlier I'm 24h into Rory and already I recognize 5 great songs *Shadow Play' 'I fall apart' 'Tattoo'd lady' 'A million miles away' 'Bad penny' ... I wonder how many songs I'll be loving in a month?
I saw him play several times at the Marquee Club in Soho London. He just loved to play. He wasn't interested in stardom, just playing his music. He was incredible as song writer singer and obviously as a guitarist. Yet he still hasn't made it into the rock hall of fame.
Rory played a Tele occasionally, but his main guitar was an extremely battered Strat. You should also check out his acoustic stuff too. At one gig half an hour after he had finished there were still many still cheering. So Rory came back by himself with an acoustic guitar, and sat on the edge of the stage and played another half hour for them. He also opened for Aerosmith in '74, after he'd left the stage the 50.000 crowd were cheering for more, they started throwing bottles on stage. Joe Perry said. I remember it as the only time that we were blown off fair and square in true rock-and-roll style. That night Rory Gallagher was just too good to stop."
Took a girl on our first date to see Rory on the STAGE STRUCK tour, she had never heard of him!! We have been married 40yrs now and have 2 kids and 6 beautiful grandchildren... Thanks Rory..🎶🎸RIP DEAR FRIEND.♥️
@@ldethgaming The only memory is in my head,plus the concert programme I bought on entry...Rory was an Amazing player and never really got the recognition he deserved.🎶🎸🎶
Saw Rory think it was Dagenham Hall East London around 75/76 with my older sister.. Truly fantastic though its only now I appreciate what a guitar genius he was
I got introduced to Rory's music in 1976 at the Jazz Bilzen Festival in Bilzen, Belgium. Saw him again at the 1980 Reading Rock Festival in England where I had a few beers and a long chat with him backstage. Lovable fellar and one of the best guitar players I've ever seen. Those include Gary Moore (solo and with Thin Lizzy), Ted Nugent, Alvin Lee (with Ten Years After), Michael Schenker (with MSG) and Ritchie Blackmore.(with Deep Purple and Rainbow). When Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the best guitar player in the world, he answered; "I don't know. You should ask Rory Gallagher...".
You've just watched the greatest guitar player of all time, in my opinion. I saw Rory Gallagher at the Liverpool Empire in 1973, and it was off the scale. Never to be forgotten.
My biggest regret was not going to that concert because I thought there was plenty of time to see him again. Moral of this story, if you get a chance to see a band go and see them, don't put it off.
Rory, Rory, Roooooooory! Frigging guitar god! Left us way too early! When I was ten, some 35 years ago, my uncle introduced me to Rory Gallagher and I was blown away within 5 measures. Miss you both!
I interviewed Rory in 1983. Such a quiet, humble guy. PS: He didn't often use a Telly. His main guitar was the famous "battered Strat" which is iconic. Fender released an edition of The Rory Gallagher Strat which you can still buy. Expensive though. Even used, around 3K. EDIT: For slide, Rory used old aspirin bottles. He bought them in NYC usually (threw out the aspirin pills) and would use the empty bottles for years after.
I saw Rory in 1973 in PHX. A,Z. That show he opened for Rod Stewart. Being my first live show to attend I wasn't ready for what I was about to see and hear.
We saw him in Manchester UK in the 70s FABULOUS, during the show the electrics went down so he picked up an acoustic guitar and carried on. Saw him a few times after just great
I had the pleasure of seeing Rory a few times and before he died he gave an interview. The guy asked him, assuming that Rory had reached his peak , what next, what would you like to do now? The humble Rory replied “I would like to play the guitar better”. 😮
Unless you were fortunate to watch and listen to Rory live, you can't imagine the energy, virtuosity and sheer musicallity of this man. His slide playing was unbelievable and in your face! Miss him sooooo much!
Rory Gallagher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1974, the Riverside Theatre, one of my first concerts. Long curly hair, winning smile, trademark plaid flannel shirt.... I'm so glad I still have my ticket stub and reviews from our "underground" local papers. I think I was 15. He was an Irish 🔥hottie🔥, instant crush on the guy, and what a guitarist! 🌹RIP Rory🌹 You left us too soon.
@@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb I was at a gig at Salford University 19.11.81 when he did that and I believe a certain Johnny Marr was there watching on too!! I was fortunate to see Rory multiple times in the 70s. Like your late dad, Rory was by far my favourite live artist back then. Great memories.
I was fortunate enough to see Rory, in his pomp, in Liverpool. I've never sweated so much at any gig, before or since. And never grinned with pure pleasure so much either. RIP an INCREDIBLE guitarist and performer.
The respect that the British guitar gods have for our Irish brother is remarkable and very rare. I was lucky enough to see him live in the 80's and his 4 hour show nearly broke me.
I think most europeans(at least) loved Rory a lot.......Iam from Greece and here Rory is considered a legendary guitarist.I think europe(at least most of it) loves Rory the way americans love EVH....
I ran into Rory by following a list of best live albums about 10 years ago. Irish Tour '74 was on that list. I had to listen to his entire catalog & I've been a huge fan ever since.
Hey just watched your reaction to Rory Gallagher, in my opinion one of if not the greatest guitarist ever, 1st saw him aged 15 in a small venue in my home town of Bristol England, saw him 3 times over the years, I've seen Jimmy page, Brian May, Clapton, David gillmor Peter Green the late great Alvin Lee God bless him, Gary Moore, all brilliant but for me there's only one Rory Gallagher, this is true when asked by music journalist what is it like to be the greatest guitarist ever Jimmy hendrix said don't ask me ask Rory Gallagher, say no more, keep up the great work take care English Billy.
Yeah man, I didn't hear about Rory until the 90s and thought, where the fk have I been. This will be the only time I have ever said this cliche, but Rory Gallagher was seriously underrated and under exposed because he was at the top of the heap in every way imo. Glad you found him and put it out there. RIP Irish guitar slinger.
He also toured pretty much constantly. In the 70's when were at school we always went to see him. My memory is vague now but sometimes I think it was twice a year he came to Liverpool.
Thanks for checking out Rory! This performance provides just a hint of his musical brilliance. His live performances are legendary. As gentle and humble as he was off stage, he was a beast when performing. To get a feel of just how superb he was, I highly recommend taking a listen to his explosive version of "Just a Little Bit" from My Father's Place, Roslyn NY, 1974. It's audio only, but unlike anything you've heard before. Seriously, this is a must-listen piece. Rory works so much intense passion and sound out of his beloved '61 Strat - going up, down and all around - and it shows why he was simply untouchable. Anyway, thanks for a great reaction, hope you explore more Rory and keep on...
The Old Grey Whistle Test was a late night tv program highlighting bands that we wouldn't normally see. In 1976 we had three tv channels in the UK. BBC1 had Top of The Pops for most music. BBC 2 and Bob Harris gave us Whistle Test. When I saw and heard this I was amazed and bought an album of his music. Rory was considered to replace Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones, but didn't wish to join the band. Imagine how that could have been?!
Congratulations Sebs....you've just met the Prince of Ireland 🇮🇪. The greatest guitarist of them all. Enjoy your journey into his back catalogue - we've had the pleasure for 50 years. He is my hero, always will be. ❤
👍 Time keeps on ticking... Going through a box of old ticket stubs not long ago. My first rock concert: May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top 4 bucks It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, BG and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and BG made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since. RIP Dusty, Rory, Lou, and Rod. Thank You! Keep Rockin, Gerry!
Back in the day when musicians left it all on stage and every show was an event. These and many other guys were like tight rope walkers. Feel privileged to have seen Rory and many other great bands in the 70's. No corporate bullshit, just get up on stage and play like your life depended on it. No tapes, autotune, lightshows or backing singers and dancers, just brilliant musicians who did their apprentiship playing dives for little money taught these guys how to put on the best show and entertain. Have been going to gigs for best part of 45 years but nothing touches the dozens of shows I saw in the 70's.
Rory was phenomenal and so is Gerry McAvoy, Irish Tour 74 is one of all time favorite albums, check anything from that out if you want to react to more Rory.
Finally you found him! Rory is one of my top 3 guitar players. And believe me, there are way more live gigs from Rory to blow you away. If you like search for "Shin Kicker", "Bad Penny" and "Shadow Play" best youtube videos are from Montreux Jazzfestival. This legendary irish guitar god is worth every minute of attention. Btw: You never noticed a player doing the slide like this? You should give Derek Trucks a moment of your time. Combined with the great voice of his wife Susan Tedesci i recommend "Midnight in Harlem"
I was fortunate enough to see Rory live 3 times in my life. The first in 1973 was at an outdoor festival in a bike arena near Frankfurt. With all the bands in two days, Rory stood out from the crowd. 2 years later, he came to my hometown playing at a club on the riverfront called Mississippi Nights. No one had heard of him and I was able to plant myself right at the foot of the stage. He came back to play the same club the next year and you can be sure I arrived early and planted myself at the foot of the stage again. I'll never regret or forget it.
Discovered Rory when I was in college, his first group was Taste. They played the Isle of Weight festival and people thought they had another Cream on their hands, but it was not to be. Rory did not like to pursue mega stardom. Later he was approached by Jagger to replace Brian Jones, but he wasn't into that either. He bought one guitar in his life, for a hundred pounds and you saw him play it and there is plenty guitar without the bottle neck. Rory lived in Cork Ireland and loved playing around Ireland and Europe. I swear, my homies got sick of listening to Rory in my car. And now? I am 76 and love seeing new people discover Rory. The guys in this video were all Northern Irish and he never deviated much from his blues catalog and his Irish backing band. He and Gary Moore were friends, both Irish, both guitar virtuosos. I love seeing people discovering Rory for the first time.
You don't practice that, Sebs, you live it. My introduction to his music was his "Live In Europe" album a friend of mine had, and that was 50 years ago. He was an incredibly talented musician who loved what he did and had no airs and graces about it. Vale, Rory, taken far too soon.
I already love Rory, God rest his soul; but I had to "like" this vid as soon as you spoke of passing it down the line to your kids. Long live The Muse!
In Germany there was a weekly program called Rock Palast (palace). Rory was few most appearances until his death. I fortunately did roadie for him a few times and got rightly pissed. Met him a couple times at Irish Fleadhs(folk festivals). A really nice guy. Taught an American friend, who had no idea who he was, some chords etc in the pub.
Respect for your reaction - and opinion. Rory was brilliant. A one of a kind. So sadly missed. One thing... The second G in Rory's surname is silent. It's pronounced "Gallaher". I'm Irish - I know 🙂
History: "Rory's rock solid devotion to his calling never wavered and the respect of his musical peers was universal. Eric Clapton credited Gallagher with “getting me back into the blues”, The Rolling Stones tried and failed to get him to replace Mick Taylor. Sadly died too young from complications of a liver transplant."
I was one of the lucky one's to see Rory live in Macroom's Mountain Dew Festival in the late 70's , this guy was ans is still a musical god in Ireland ,he bucked the trend and introduced us to a whole new musical world, it is said that the late , great Jimi hendrix was asked one time " what was it like to be the No 1 guitarist in the world " , Jimi is reported to have said " I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher " , still makes this old timer young everytime I hear him , legend !!
Thank You! I never heard this before, and I am blown away! How did he manage to get such talented musicians all in one place? I don't remember the last time I heard a good drum solo, and even longer ago that I heard a bass solo! What a treat!
We have an entire festival dedicaded to rory every year in ballyshannon. His basist gery macevoly regularly plays. Please come its a great celebration of this music with some awesome bands across the whole town
Managed to see Rory a couple of times in the 70s his shows started full on and continued full on,You didn’t come out of a Rory show thinking you were short changed,The musicians who toured with were totally up there with him.
I saw him at Rockpalast '77 in Essen, Germany....it was a life changing experience. Nobody put more into a show or their playing than Rory, period! You've found a great rabbit hole to fall into!
When I started College in Edinburgh in 1974, my friend and me bought lots of Concert tickets and I was lucky that one of them was Rory Gallagher - he was amazing!
Lots of people have tried to play like Rory, but nobody ever played with quite the same passion. That's what made the difference in his playing. He was awesome live.
True troubadour Rory, fame always secondary to performing the music. Just your average guy you might meet down the pub but with an extraordinary talent; much loved, much missed.
Rory was is loved by all rock stars in the old times. A genius!!
Saw Rory when I was a teenager in Dublin in the '70's. I'm in my 60's now and remember that gig like it was yesterday.. ❤
My mother and father met at the Dublin show on the 74 tour. So I guess I have Rory to thank for my existence.
@@eoghancallaghy2634 I was probably in the row behind... !
Every note played by Rory was so clean and precise, no one could match him, I don't care who it is, the best ever!
Cant argue with your comment.
Rory was king! He influenced all of his contemporaries and nearly every guitarist afterwards.
I was at school in the 70s, and at school he was known as 'the king'.
The one and only.
His pistol slapper blues on the resonator is divine also, loved this reaction Rory is one of my favorites and a constant inspiration
There's a reason we have a festival in his honour every year. Top class vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and more importantly a person. ❤ 🎸
Which festival are you talking about? There's one in Cheshire every year that I've been to.
Ballyshannon
@@ianmcnally7755 Ballyshannon usually at end of May, Town of Rory's birth.
@@daviemcf Ballyshannon is the best, coolest most laid back festival in the world and all in Rory's name. See you there...again
I was five Times in Ballyshannon, great Festival
Our irish legend
Best musician ever! Thanks for showcasing the incomparable Rory Gallagher. Saw him live twice in Australia..most amazing concerts, so dynamic, so freaking talented. Still so missed.
When he died (way too soon), he had already sold 30+ MILLIONS records. In Europe, everybody knew and loved Rory during the seventies, even if he wasn't mainstream. He was the people guitarplayer. He was a poet and a storm on stage. The kindest guy too. Gerry McAvoy on bass, who still play with his "Band Of Friends" to keep Rory's legacy alive.
I first saw Rory with Taste in 1968 as the supporting band to John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers at the Queens University Arts Festival in Belfast ( incidentally it would have been a shoot out between Rory and Mick Taylor, who later joined The Stones) Rory was one of the last bands I saw around 71-72 in Belfast as already mentioned by a previous poster. He played then at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. In 1980 it all opened up again after the 8 year hiatus. At the same venue it was none other than Dire Straits on their Brothers in Arms tour. Knoffler was like an alien from another planet. So congrats on your choices over the recent period. shout out to another Belfast guitarist of the late 60’s, Jim Armstrong, lead with Them(Van Morrison fame). He played our school dance one year with his new group, Sk’Boo. For a small country we’ve been blessed to have such great talent to see in local pubs and clubs.
You've got to hear what he does on a mandolin on his song, "Going to My Hometown"! He's been my favorite since I saw him in concert at Western Illinois University in '76 or '77 with Ted Nugent & Leslie West of " Mountain". Rory & Leslie blew Ted off the stage, & he was good too!
Bonamassa played Rory’s famous Strat many years later after Rory died. He knew and respected Rory’s music and his influence.
One of my favorite albums (double) is Rory's Irish Tour '74. I was fortunate enough to see him live twice. His bass player was some huge madman with a red afro and yellow bib overalls. Like Ronald McDonald on acid. His twelve string work is phenomenal.
Gerry McAvoy. Bass Legend. Played with Gallagher for years.
@@RossoVerdeNero Never saw Rory playing a twelve string.
VERY polite and humble!!!!! Love the guy.....
If you ask the average music fan who Rory Gallagher is, you'll get a blank stare. But if you ask a guitarist, they'll talk your ear off for an hour.
I'm 64 born in Brazil, when turned 15 music, Rock,,Roll , Blues came from nowhere . Had no interest in music, R & R, Blues meant zero to me. My life was surf, play football and tennis. Was Tumbling Dice or Rocket Man that reach and turn on my brain and ears . Got hooked in less than 5 seconds, start going to my friend home after dinner and listen his older brother records.When he was there was even better, he liked to turning me on with his music.Remember when he said just listen, turn volume all the way and the tune began to play. J Tull Aqualung. When I left had only one thing in mind, got to have a record player. Took six months to finally get it, six months that got to know many bands and solo musicians. Had my idols already. Jimi and J Winter start buying my albums, Went spend a weekend at a friend far from Rio to surf. There I met Rory Gallagher, my words UAU . Guitar was and still is most of any real music, something that tells me a person knows nothing about music. Ask about Rory, Alvin Lee and J Winter and they have no clue, was going to see Rory in three occasions during the 80`s. They were all cancelled, makes me sad, someone mention after Mick quit the Stones Jaeger tried to have him. He refused , to bad he would fit like being hand made. To replace a virtuoso only another one has a chance to keep the band on the same level. Moved to L A few weeks after turning 20, my English was please, thanks and bye. Some hard time for few months but little by little life started to improve. Got to see all my idols, even Muddy Waters.
Rory was one of the Gods of rock. Taken far too early and the world is a poorer place without him.
I'm a guitarist 🎸and I saw Rory Gallagher live. and yes you're gonna be pretty spot on with your comment
I'm 72 but was blessesd at 21 to of had a friend that turned me on to him. His concerts in the 70s were absolutely phenomenal. You can recreate the experience by downloading Irish Tour 74( the video concert mirrors the album of same name)
That's correct,I'm a player,and Rory is up there with all my favourites...I remember going to see Eric Bell of Thin Lizzy fame.. and when he came on stage he announced that Rory had passed away and was dedicating the evening to him...I was close to tears, Eric Bell is also a brilliant original player and a really friendly fella.🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸
Not even scratching the surface of this LEGEND. No one. I repeat no one ever stayed true to himself like Rory. No one like him period.
Him and Neil Young maybe.
@@Michael-mm3fm Neil Young is on the take. That's about as FAR away from Rory, as you could ever get.
Rory was an honest showman and guitar virtuoso who did it because he loved it. It was obvious if you ever saw him in concert.
Apart from ME I did.
G r e e n y ❗💓💕
The legendary Rory Gallagher. His album, Irish Tour 1974 is a. must own. RIP....
I purchased my first copy of RG with Messrs McEvoy and D'Arth playing on the studio album "Calling Card", released in 1976 ...... do not hesitate, obtain a copy vinyl or CD.......after listening to this album for nearly 40 years it is fresh and ballsy and has easily stood the test of time......try "Secret Agent".RIPow Rory, gone but not forgotten,and thank you for "Calling Card".
Saw him several times in the Ulster Hall, Belfast in the mid-1970s. Absolutely brilliant guitarist and showman. Seek out his acoustic guitar playing - it's incredible.
I feel sorry for you that you've never been to a Rory concert, you're too young. I'm 74 and I've seen him several times. Rory taught us how to headbang and sweat. Just awesome ...
I too went to many Rory concerts in the 70s, so much energy and talent, brilliant!
My brother went to see him on a snowy winters night, the band got blocked by the weather conditions, Rory came on and played a 2hour accoustic set on his own and told the public to keep thier tickets and come back the following week when the band would be there, that's the kind of guy he was.
Rory was a hero of my youth ( I am 65 now). One of reasons for that was his sincerenes and honesty. Thanks a lot for your touchy story. He is still loving in our hours and memory.
I'm with you brother (I'm 60)@@MilosBrajkovic-rc3ik
It’s so sad to think about all these great musicians that left too soon , we really missed out on some incredible music.
He was known to be a really good nice guy. As a 🎸 🎸 guitar player we all know how great he was, great is not enough.
What a wonderful thing to do.🎸🎶✅ And he showed what a brilliant gifted musician he was doing a one man show...what a great story 👑👍👍👍
That was played totally live on TV, it was brilliant
I was lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher twice in the 1980s. I never met him but he was a sweet guy that really cared about people and would help wherever he could. 👍🏻
Saw Rory live in Cleveland in the early 70's, He was a truly great artist!
All I can say is keep exploring the music and legend that is, or perhaps was, Rory Gallagher, you will be so surprised to see just what an incredible musician he was. R.I.P. Rory, we will miss you forever. Along with Phil Lynott and Gary Moore, just one more Irish superstar.
Was lucky to catch him a bunch of times when he came through New York great guitarist
One thing about Rory Gallagher was that he didn't insist on being the person in the spotlight. No flashy costumes and he fully shares the performance with the other members of the band. What a great performance!
Something Mr. Bonamassa would do well to learn...
I agree Rory was down to earth and very true he was brilliant
yeah that's true he was brilliant
Hi Sebs
It's a little bit awkward for me, as a boomer and lifelong Rory fan, to hear youngsters talk about him as an "unheard of" guitarist.
For me and a whole generation he was the GOAT, an iconic, humble, gentle and kind Irish bluesman, every guitar guy knew of and a light tower for all blues lovers.
Rory "the glory" Gallagher may you forever rest in peace in the eternal heaven of blues.☮️❤️🎸
I’m from Cork so of course we knew of him. I attended his funeral
Rory Gallagher was never mainstream but everybody knew of him back in the 70s
Yet his band Taste played the Isle of Wight Festival
I saw him with Taste in the late 1960’s in Wheaton, MD and have been a huge fan ever since!!
He was popular and admired in the 70s anyway. He had a gentle nature too.
Great player and a lovely guy. As a star struck, blues obsessed teenager l met him I'm a pub in Camden Town in the early 1970s. Chatted about his blues heroes and even bought me a pint. A real talent, no side or rock star pretension to him whatsoever. Saw him play many times and the raw energy and virtuosity were unbelievable unbelievable RIP
Mostly from the Old Grey Whistle test
Rory was extremely generous to his fans and always took time to have a chat after a show. One such young fan asked him how he got a certain tone from his guitar. Rory explained exactly how he did it showing him how he set his amp and everything. That young fan was indeed one Brian May.
Do you know Brian was older than Rory'
@@michaeldonaghey It's still a true story, confirmed by May himself. Rory inspired May, Slash, and many others.
I saw him live frequently through the 70s , absolutely magnificent on stage , what a lovely man ❤ RIP
Imagine Rock n Roll heaven now mate. The jam sessions would be unbelievable.
This guy was the inspiration for many top guitarists who are still living today including Brian May from Queen. He was humble, quiet and very approachable and sadly died way too soon.
i thought 'secret agent' was one of his best songs!!
In my opinion he also made two of the best “live” albums you can get Irish tour 74, and live in Europe.
I had the pleasure of seeing him several times over the years always 100% performances with a great empathy with his audience. A lot of the time just a three piece band as well with Gerry on bass for many years
my favourite rory track is 'secret agent'!!!@@guyr7351
@@guyr7351 I saw him live twice. Both shows were fantastic. Irish Tour 74 is also a DVD and someone has kindly uploaded it on TH-cam.
@@geoffpoole483 I have my own copy 👍
I’m 71 & just learned about Rory Gallagher a year or two ago. I LOVE his playing and, having read a few things about him, I admire that it was always about the music for him. No costuming or light shows, just playing like hell on wheels with great heart & soul. Rory Gallagher was a gift to the world & thank goodness for the invention of recordings!
Like I just wrote earlier I'm 24h into Rory and already I recognize 5 great songs *Shadow Play' 'I fall apart' 'Tattoo'd lady' 'A million miles away' 'Bad penny' ... I wonder how many songs I'll be loving in a month?
Very glad you discovered Rory. I've loved the guy since the 1st time I saw him in Feb. of 1976.
Enjoy. He was one of the best. No big ego. Never released a single. My favorite musician. R.I.P.
Mine too. Irish into the bargain 🇮🇪
I saw him play several times at the Marquee Club in Soho London. He just loved to play. He wasn't interested in stardom, just playing his music. He was incredible as song writer singer and obviously as a guitarist. Yet he still hasn't made it into the rock hall of fame.
Rory played a Tele occasionally, but his main guitar was an extremely battered Strat. You should also check out his acoustic stuff too. At one gig half an hour after he had finished there were still many still cheering. So Rory came back by himself with an acoustic guitar, and sat on the edge of the stage and played another half hour for them. He also opened for Aerosmith in '74, after he'd left the stage the 50.000 crowd were cheering for more, they started throwing bottles on stage. Joe Perry said. I remember it as the only time that we were blown off fair and square in true rock-and-roll style. That night Rory Gallagher was just too good to stop."
He liked to use the Tele for slide.
Rory's Irish Tour album one of the best ever made
Definately Danny!!
His second best for me after Live in Europe.
Took a girl on our first date to see Rory on the STAGE STRUCK tour, she had never heard of him!! We have been married 40yrs now and have 2 kids and 6 beautiful grandchildren... Thanks Rory..🎶🎸RIP DEAR FRIEND.♥️
Do you have any videos from that concert??? I am obsessed with that tour and other than the CD there is no other footage from it
@@ldethgaming The only memory is in my head,plus the concert programme I bought on entry...Rory was an Amazing player and never really got the recognition he deserved.🎶🎸🎶
Saw Rory think it was Dagenham Hall East London around 75/76 with my older sister.. Truly fantastic though its only now I appreciate what a guitar genius he was
My existence is thanks to philip lynnott........ parents met at a gig (pre thin lizzy days) in crumlin
@@Dilydaydream1 Amazing story...✅👍
I got introduced to Rory's music in 1976 at the Jazz Bilzen Festival in Bilzen, Belgium. Saw him again at the 1980 Reading Rock Festival in England where I had a few beers and a long chat with him backstage. Lovable fellar and one of the best guitar players I've ever seen. Those include Gary Moore (solo and with Thin Lizzy), Ted Nugent, Alvin Lee (with Ten Years After), Michael Schenker (with MSG) and Ritchie Blackmore.(with Deep Purple and Rainbow). When Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the best guitar player in the world, he answered; "I don't know. You should ask Rory Gallagher...".
You've just watched the greatest guitar player of all time, in my opinion. I saw Rory Gallagher at the Liverpool Empire in 1973, and it was off the scale. Never to be forgotten.
You are very lucky and I am very stupid as they were my concert going years from 1971 in London and I never saw Tory.
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My biggest regret was not going to that concert because I thought there was plenty of time to see him again.
Moral of this story, if you get a chance to see a band go and see them, don't put it off.
I was at that gig, if it was taste.
@@saorsa5 I've seen Stevie Ray. Jimi and Rory live and have to say Rory was my favourite :-) Peace
Rory, Rory, Roooooooory! Frigging guitar god! Left us way too early! When I was ten, some 35 years ago, my uncle introduced me to Rory Gallagher and I was blown away within 5 measures. Miss you both!
I interviewed Rory in 1983. Such a quiet, humble guy. PS: He didn't often use a Telly. His main guitar was the famous "battered Strat" which is iconic. Fender released an edition of The Rory Gallagher Strat which you can still buy. Expensive though. Even used, around 3K.
EDIT: For slide, Rory used old aspirin bottles. He bought them in NYC usually (threw out the aspirin pills) and would use the empty bottles for years after.
I saw Rory in 1973 in PHX. A,Z. That show he opened for Rod Stewart. Being my first live show to attend I wasn't ready for what I was about to see and hear.
We saw him in Manchester UK in the 70s FABULOUS, during the show the electrics went down so he picked up an acoustic guitar and carried on. Saw him a few times after just great
I had the pleasure of seeing Rory a few times and before he died he gave an interview. The guy asked him, assuming that Rory had reached his peak , what next, what would you like to do now?
The humble Rory replied “I would like to play the guitar better”. 😮
I saw Rory twice in Berlin Germany between 1974 and 76. He was awesome!!
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I’m an an Irish Canadian, 66 yrs young! - Rory was my idol! His beaten up Strat and his red plaid shirt should be in the Irish National Museum!
Peace
Unless you were fortunate to watch and listen to Rory live, you can't imagine the energy, virtuosity and sheer musicallity of this man. His slide playing was unbelievable and in your face! Miss him sooooo much!
Rory Gallagher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1974, the Riverside Theatre, one of my first concerts. Long curly hair, winning smile, trademark plaid flannel shirt.... I'm so glad I still have my ticket stub and reviews from our "underground" local papers. I think I was 15. He was an Irish 🔥hottie🔥, instant crush on the guy, and what a guitarist! 🌹RIP Rory🌹 You left us too soon.
Rory Gallagher once broke a string, and carried on playing as he fixed it. Legend, and my late dads favourite!
I've seen him do that too!
@@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb I was at a gig at Salford University 19.11.81 when he did that and I believe a certain Johnny Marr was there watching on too!! I was fortunate to see Rory multiple times in the 70s. Like your late dad, Rory was by far my favourite live artist back then. Great memories.
Rory is one of the best ever .
Music from the 70's. No autotune or gizmos.....just pure musical talent!
Pure raw talent
I was fortunate enough to see Rory, in his pomp, in Liverpool. I've never sweated so much at any gig, before or since. And never grinned with pure pleasure so much either. RIP an INCREDIBLE guitarist and performer.
Look at his guitar straight guitar to amp love this
The respect that the British guitar gods have for our Irish brother is remarkable and very rare. I was lucky enough to see him live in the 80's and his 4 hour show nearly broke me.
I think most europeans(at least) loved Rory a lot.......Iam from Greece and here Rory is considered a legendary guitarist.I think europe(at least most of it) loves Rory the way americans love EVH....
Yup saw him on a bill with deep purple in Vancouver bc canada in about 72 .incredible
I ran into Rory by following a list of best live albums about 10 years ago.
Irish Tour '74 was on that list.
I had to listen to his entire catalog & I've been a huge fan ever since.
How can anyone not respect him? Great musician, laid back and genuine nice person
Ireland is part of Britain so what do you mean?
Just pleased that you were able to appreciate Rory. Brings me a smile to see the younger generation discovering great musicians 👍👍
Rory is one of the best guitar players ever. My favorite blues guitarist/singers right now. So much great music and his acoustic stuff is amazing
Hey just watched your reaction to Rory Gallagher, in my opinion one of if not the greatest guitarist ever, 1st saw him aged 15 in a small venue in my home town of Bristol England, saw him 3 times over the years, I've seen Jimmy page, Brian May, Clapton, David gillmor Peter Green the late great Alvin Lee God bless him, Gary Moore, all brilliant but for me there's only one Rory Gallagher, this is true when asked by music journalist what is it like to be the greatest guitarist ever Jimmy hendrix said don't ask me ask Rory Gallagher, say no more, keep up the great work take care English Billy.
I've seen him in London great guitarist 👍👍👍
Shinkicker live at montreux in another amazing performance
I'm very thankful I was able to see Rory in Boston at a place called the Paradise! His volume of work seems to be endless! The best!! Rory R.I.P.!
Yeah man, I didn't hear about Rory until the 90s and thought, where the fk have I been. This will be the only time I have ever said this cliche, but Rory Gallagher was seriously underrated and under exposed because he was at the top of the heap in every way imo. Glad you found him and put it out there. RIP Irish guitar slinger.
He also toured pretty much constantly. In the 70's when were at school we always went to see him. My memory is vague now but sometimes I think it was twice a year he came to Liverpool.
Thanks for checking out Rory! This performance provides just a hint of his musical brilliance. His live performances are legendary. As gentle and humble as he was off stage, he was a beast when performing. To get a feel of just how superb he was, I highly recommend taking a listen to his explosive version of "Just a Little Bit" from My Father's Place, Roslyn NY, 1974. It's audio only, but unlike anything you've heard before. Seriously, this is a must-listen piece. Rory works so much intense passion and sound out of his beloved '61 Strat - going up, down and all around - and it shows why he was simply untouchable. Anyway, thanks for a great reaction, hope you explore more Rory and keep on...
The Old Grey Whistle Test was a late night tv program highlighting bands that we wouldn't normally see. In 1976 we had three tv channels in the UK. BBC1 had Top of The Pops for most music. BBC 2 and Bob Harris gave us Whistle Test.
When I saw and heard this I was amazed and bought an album of his music.
Rory was considered to replace Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones, but didn't wish to join the band. Imagine how that could have been?!
Congratulations Sebs....you've just met the Prince of Ireland 🇮🇪. The greatest guitarist of them all. Enjoy your journey into his back catalogue - we've had the pleasure for 50 years. He is my hero, always will be. ❤
rory was brilliant singing and genius on guitar i never saw rory but you only have to listen to see how good he was anazing rest in peace rory ❤
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Time keeps on ticking... Going through a box of old ticket stubs not long ago. My first rock concert:
May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University
Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top
4 bucks
It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, BG and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and BG made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since.
RIP Dusty, Rory, Lou, and Rod. Thank You!
Keep Rockin, Gerry!
Back in the day when musicians left it all on stage and every show was an event. These and many other guys were like tight rope walkers. Feel privileged to have seen Rory and many other great bands in the 70's. No corporate bullshit, just get up on stage and play like your life depended on it. No tapes, autotune, lightshows or backing singers and dancers, just brilliant musicians who did their apprentiship playing dives for little money taught these guys how to put on the best show and entertain. Have been going to gigs for best part of 45 years but nothing touches the dozens of shows I saw in the 70's.
Love Rory. Natural player, showman. No bs. And listen to the bass player, always driving, pushing. Get it!!!
Blessed to have seen him at Lark by the Lee in Cork in 1991. It was amazing. He blew the socks off every one else on the bill. A true legend and star.
Rory was phenomenal and so is Gerry McAvoy, Irish Tour 74 is one of all time favorite albums, check anything from that out if you want to react to more Rory.
Finally you found him! Rory is one of my top 3 guitar players. And believe me, there are way more live gigs from Rory to blow you away. If you like search for "Shin Kicker", "Bad Penny" and "Shadow Play" best youtube videos are from Montreux Jazzfestival. This legendary irish guitar god is worth every minute of attention.
Btw: You never noticed a player doing the slide like this? You should give Derek Trucks a moment of your time. Combined with the great voice of his wife Susan Tedesci i recommend "Midnight in Harlem"
I was so thinking about Midnight in Harlem. But had to be live with the long intro
Yes, live versions of these songs are awesome
I was fortunate enough to see Rory live 3 times in my life. The first in 1973 was at an outdoor festival in a bike arena near Frankfurt. With all the bands in two days, Rory stood out from the crowd. 2 years later, he came to my hometown playing at a club on the riverfront called Mississippi Nights. No one had heard of him and I was able to plant myself right at the foot of the stage. He came back to play the same club the next year and you can be sure I arrived early and planted myself at the foot of the stage again. I'll never regret or forget it.
Discovered Rory when I was in college, his first group was Taste. They played the Isle of Weight festival and people thought they had another Cream on their hands, but it was not to be. Rory did not like to pursue mega stardom. Later he was approached by Jagger to replace Brian Jones, but he wasn't into that either. He bought one guitar in his life, for a hundred pounds and you saw him play it and there is plenty guitar without the bottle neck. Rory lived in Cork Ireland and loved playing around Ireland and Europe. I swear, my homies got sick of listening to Rory in my car. And now? I am 76 and love seeing new people discover Rory. The guys in this video were all Northern Irish and he never deviated much from his blues catalog and his Irish backing band. He and Gary Moore were friends, both Irish, both guitar virtuosos. I love seeing people discovering Rory for the first time.
You don't practice that, Sebs, you live it. My introduction to his music was his "Live In Europe" album a friend of mine had, and that was 50 years ago. He was an incredibly talented musician who loved what he did and had no airs and graces about it. Vale, Rory, taken far too soon.
I already love Rory, God rest his soul; but I had to "like" this vid as soon as you spoke of passing it down the line to your kids. Long live The Muse!
In Germany there was a weekly program called Rock Palast (palace). Rory was few most appearances until his death.
I fortunately did roadie for him a few times and got rightly pissed. Met him a couple times at Irish Fleadhs(folk festivals). A really nice guy. Taught an American friend, who had no idea who he was, some chords etc in the pub.
Rory came from the same area of Ireland as myself.☘️
Thank you for the great reaction. I agree with almost all that you said. Shin Kicker is another one that you should react to. ❤❤ Keep on being you. 😊
Respect for your reaction - and opinion. Rory was brilliant. A one of a kind. So sadly missed.
One thing... The second G in Rory's surname is silent. It's pronounced "Gallaher". I'm Irish - I know 🙂
Thanks Irish, from Serbia.
Lol I came to say the same 😂
History: "Rory's rock solid devotion to his calling never wavered and the respect of his musical peers was universal. Eric Clapton credited Gallagher with “getting me back into the blues”, The Rolling Stones tried and failed to get him to replace Mick Taylor. Sadly died too young from complications of a liver transplant."
I was one of the lucky one's to see Rory live in Macroom's Mountain Dew Festival in the late 70's , this guy was ans is still a musical god in Ireland ,he bucked the trend and introduced us to a whole new musical world, it is said that the late , great Jimi hendrix was asked one time " what was it like to be the No 1 guitarist in the world " , Jimi is reported to have said " I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher " , still makes this old timer young everytime I hear him , legend !!
I saw Rory live in the late 70s, best show ever!
And such a soft-spoken humble man. We adore him in Ireland. RIP Rory.
Thank You! I never heard this before, and I am blown away! How did he manage to get such talented musicians all in one place? I don't remember the last time I heard a good drum solo, and even longer ago that I heard a bass solo! What a treat!
Rory had some rock tunes also. Listen to Take What I Want from the live disc of the Live At The BBC two disc set
We have an entire festival dedicaded to rory every year in ballyshannon. His basist gery macevoly regularly plays. Please come its a great celebration of this music with some awesome bands across the whole town
Saw Rory in 1981 at the Reading Rock Festival near London, Rory and his band were fantastic.
Managed to see Rory a couple of times in the 70s his shows started full on and continued full on,You didn’t come out of a Rory show thinking you were short changed,The musicians who toured with were totally up there with him.
I saw him at Rockpalast '77 in Essen, Germany....it was a life changing experience. Nobody put more into a show or their playing than Rory, period! You've found a great rabbit hole to fall into!
When I started College in Edinburgh in 1974, my friend and me bought lots of Concert tickets and I was lucky that one of them was Rory Gallagher - he was amazing!
Rory was a guitar god. Seen his guitar hanging on the wall in Dublin. First album I heard was Tatto, back in '73
I saw Rory twice at Glasgow Apollo ... they were legendary gigs.
Lots of people have tried to play like Rory, but nobody ever played with quite the same passion. That's what made the difference in his playing. He was awesome live.
True troubadour Rory, fame always secondary to performing the music. Just your average guy you might meet down the pub but with an extraordinary talent; much loved, much missed.