Yes, that's Lou Martin. This is my favorite Rory lineup... Rory, Gerry, Lou, and Rod De'Ath. Rod had such an unorthodox drumming style, so fun to watch!
Rory was plain and simple..a genius. From Taste to the end, he never failed to give everything he had in concert and albums. Nothing fancy, just kick ass blues and rock n roll. What a shame he's gone.
Beautiful version of this song, especially because Rory is working in, literally, an enclosed space. But he still manages to set fire to it. Wish there were more versions of this song, live. It's a keeper.
Great underrated musician I can't believe how many people aren't familiar with Rory Gallagher and I don't understand why he wasn't on the rock radio stations in Chicago back in the day. If you're not familiar with his band do your ears a faver and check these guys out.
5 years ago: Louis Michael "Lou" Martin passed away on 17th August 2012 Lou was the Keyboard Player with Killing Floor and also played with Rory Gallagher
@gslermen I think Rory bought his Strat one in Crowley's Cork in 1963. He had the same guitar until he died. Of course he played many different guitars throughout his career but the Sunburst Fender Strat was always his favourite.
ive lived in dublin almost all my life.the first time i herd this track i was 6 r 7 i can recall it was out our back yard on vynil. thanx big bro.citizin of nyc.
This is how you play live on TV - keys, guitar, drums and bass in a 2X4 room with amps and NO LIP SYNC! Rory was truly an amazing musician. He didn't even live to be as old as I am. I remember when album rock radio played him regularly; those were the days. I have the DVD this was taken from. Full of tremendous performers and performances too numerous to mention.
Caught him in San Antonio in 74 -Wow- he Tore and Blew the place Away- Good thing some their were expecting it. His Strat ,Hair, No frills Light Show, and Denim Jacket.
So many keyboard guys of the era got by with one-hand jams. I guess the band carried the rhythm so the left hand on the keys wasn't really necessary. Anyway, it's nice to see a player who could get both hands going.
August 1973, at a club called "The Note" in Ruggles Beach just east of Huron, Ohio...I was a 17 year old janitor/gopher. My boss, a guy named Halsey instructs me to go into the furnace/dressing room, where the Rory Gallagher Band was getting ready to go on, and roll some joints for him. Big fat bag of Mexican weed, probably cost $40. Anyway, I go in there and am fully intending to do as instructed. When I pull out this great wad of pot, Gerry McAvoy objects, rather strenuously, and in no uncertain terms bids me to leave the room before I suffer significant bodily harm. He was a menacing guy, a largish grown man, and I was an undernourished teenager, literally a 95 lb. weakling. I was in a a pickle, a very tense situation. Rory interjects: "Gerry...leave him be, kid's got a job to do...ain't that right, kid?" He spoke to me briefly, they end up playing "Hands Off" at my request, with a little shout-out "This one goes out to your man Brian...ladies". I didn't get laid or anything, but it was a thrilling experience, and I will never forget what a nice guy and A GREAT guitar player Rory was. i tear up whenever I hear Rory Gallagher.
wow, 1973, that was about the time I came across rory. His guitar plaing by this time was more polished and I only discover the taste stuff years later. His licks were still maturing in the taste days, by 73 he was the master, and he kept getting better. His range, versatility and devotion to his fans and the music are unequaled. This is a great vid, Rory young, brash and in his prime.
@zacharybroyles Rory's Strat was stolen early in his career, and it turned up in someone's back yard garden. It sat out in the weather that way for a few weeks. The moisture helped pop the finish off the Strat. But YES, play a Strat hard and often, like Rory did, and it's going to bear the battle scars.
diesen song habe ich seit der freigabe auf der lp gemocht, - vor allem wegen des solos - , das hat es in sich, - wieder mal eine spitzenleistung von rory !!! und live setzt der noch einen oben drauf !
SRV and others are very good, they plays rock and blues to impress and for success, Rory lives and is the Blues an he plays to express and for himself. This makes the difference between a lot of famous guitar players and the best of all. R.i.P.
Every activity or talent can have only one who is the best; ever. In the case of who was, is & will be the greatest guitarist ever, it is Rory Gallagher. Simple as that.
Rory was a child of the Seventies - the wave of talent was overwhelming - in the wake of the 60s the Kids who learned from the Beatles, The Who, Small Faces, The Stones etc etc just took the previous guys work apart and put it back together better!! Rory was never going to live to be "OLD"!!
This version sounds very tame for Rory. Listen to him at Reading 1976, he takes right down with Gerry and Lou tiptoeing it along and then launches it into a Irish jig and blues finish. There was no one like Rory.
Gracias gracias gracias yo también te amo amen tú crees en my Rey de Reyes bendiciones y que no tienen trabajo dales una mirada y gracias bendiciones 🌏🎀🎂
You should all check out his - daughter elenor mcevoy- beautiful lady , great songwriter and well just check her songs out. From memory the keyboard is a farfisa as played by ian mclagan originally. You all rest tite- great memories
Yes, that's Lou Martin. This is my favorite Rory lineup... Rory, Gerry, Lou, and Rod De'Ath. Rod had such an unorthodox drumming style, so fun to watch!
Alas around year 77 or 78 Rory fired him(didn't understand why exactly) as a consequence Lou leaved the band!
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Great listen especially today. Rockin in Peace!
Rory was plain and simple..a genius. From Taste to the end, he never failed to give everything he had in concert and albums. Nothing fancy, just kick ass blues and rock n roll. What a shame he's gone.
Beautiful version of this song, especially because Rory is working in, literally, an enclosed space. But he still manages to set fire to it. Wish there were more versions of this song, live. It's a keeper.
Listen to the "hands off" of Mr Phanto...in Rory Gallagher best off, around the middle of the post: this one is a pure gem
By far the best Gallagher line up...
I have this album (yes, vinyl album) and have had it for about 30 years and still listen to it.
Me too , saw him live twice in 70s before he got sick he and band were so good live.
Que bueno que padre yupy OBY ups yupy 😁🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 bendiciones mundo mundial bendiciones
i love the the way rory admires that badass piano playing.absolute genius the whole 4 o them.
Great underrated musician I can't believe how many people aren't familiar with Rory Gallagher and I don't understand why he wasn't on the rock radio stations in Chicago back in the day. If you're not familiar with his band do your ears a faver and check these guys out.
Now that's talent. And he makes it look so effortless! Our loss, heaven's gain.
Saw Rory Live about 5 times in Germany. He was the man!
Lucky man
I can listen to Rory all day.His music will stand the test of time.The man was a fucking genius on that strat.R.I.P.RORY,sad loss.
What a performance...what a man...what musicians...what a song! ♫ ♥
Why didnt this man get the recognition he deserved?
5 years ago: Louis Michael "Lou" Martin passed away on 17th August 2012 Lou was the Keyboard Player with Killing Floor and also played with Rory Gallagher
Vocal- & guitarwise speaking his timing was impeccable. Glory day's..
Fantastic! Rory at his best!
sitting front/center at a table with friends at 7 of his shows in Cleveland were some of the best evenings I ever spent in my life...
best Irish musician hands down
@gslermen I think Rory bought his Strat one in Crowley's Cork in 1963. He had the same guitar until he died. Of course he played many different guitars throughout his career but the Sunburst Fender Strat was always his favourite.
everytime my dad looks at this video, he cries on the part of the piano solo :')
what can I say? Rory rox!! Rory Gallagher airport..like the sound of that..be worth flying in just to see the sign
He's Lou Martin, played with Rory on the albums Blueprint, Calling Card, Tattoo, Against the Grain, and Fresh Evidence ;)
i learned how to play keyboard from this guy....still one of my all time favorites!!!
ive lived in dublin almost all my life.the first time i herd this track i was 6 r 7 i can recall it was out our back yard on vynil. thanx big bro.citizin of nyc.
This is how you play live on TV - keys, guitar, drums and bass in a 2X4 room with amps and NO LIP SYNC! Rory was truly an amazing musician. He didn't even live to be as old as I am. I remember when album rock radio played him regularly; those were the days. I have the DVD this was taken from. Full of tremendous performers and performances too numerous to mention.
Completely agree with you Pai, the best line up by far.
we all love rory
Caught him in San Antonio in 74 -Wow- he Tore and Blew the place Away- Good thing some their were expecting it. His Strat ,Hair, No frills Light Show, and Denim Jacket.
Dude, I was there too! Cleveland Agora 74,76 79 .
One of my favorites. Rory RULES.
Yeah totaly agree, if your gunna get into playing Rorys stuff, this is a good song to start with.
I love playing this.
Wonderful.
Rory.....the great!
Sheer class ! Superb !!!!!!!!!
There's no way to not tap your toes at least. I just love it and this is maybe the 6th time I watch it!
So many keyboard guys of the era got by with one-hand jams. I guess the band carried the rhythm so the left hand on the keys wasn't really necessary. Anyway, it's nice to see a player who could get both hands going.
Bill Laine My coverband is playing that song and they want me to play that solo. I think I'm gonna kill myself.
Just a fantastic live version love love love Rory
Can't get enough Rory, please please share anything that you have. Thanks.
August 1973, at a club called "The Note" in Ruggles Beach just east of Huron, Ohio...I was a 17 year old janitor/gopher. My boss, a guy named Halsey instructs me to go into the furnace/dressing room, where the Rory Gallagher Band was getting ready to go on, and roll some joints for him. Big fat bag of Mexican weed, probably cost $40. Anyway, I go in there and am fully intending to do as instructed. When I pull out this great wad of pot, Gerry McAvoy objects, rather strenuously, and in no uncertain terms bids me to leave the room before I suffer significant bodily harm. He was a menacing guy, a largish grown man, and I was an undernourished teenager, literally a 95 lb. weakling. I was in a a pickle, a very tense situation. Rory interjects: "Gerry...leave him be, kid's got a job to do...ain't that right, kid?" He spoke to me briefly, they end up playing "Hands Off" at my request, with a little shout-out "This one goes out to your man Brian...ladies". I didn't get laid or anything, but it was a thrilling experience, and I will never forget what a nice guy and A GREAT guitar player Rory was. i tear up whenever I hear Rory Gallagher.
Wow !
wow, 1973, that was about the time I came across rory. His guitar plaing by this time was more polished and I only discover the taste stuff years later. His licks were still maturing in the taste days, by 73 he was the master, and he kept getting better. His range, versatility and devotion to his fans and the music are unequaled. This is a great vid, Rory young, brash and in his prime.
i cant belive hes gone
Hell yea, Rory kicks ass, still today......
i enjoy this piece very much :)
rory rules
yeah man.thats what ya call solid and it just flows
The one and only! Thanks!!!!
Marvelous...
r.i.p. awesome song always reminded of truth and split lips rockon bonzo 76 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rockover dobbsferry
great RORY
@zacharybroyles Rory's Strat was stolen early in his career, and it turned up in someone's back yard garden. It sat out in the weather that way for a few weeks. The moisture helped pop the finish off the Strat. But YES, play a Strat hard and often, like Rory did, and it's going to bear the battle scars.
Now this is LIVE!
T.A.L.E.N.T. with a capital T - Rory was amazing!
rory g THE MAN
simply huge!!
como no, el es uno de los buenos que tocaba los blues.
omg that was good
A great song.. I really like it and another great performance by Rory.. as always. I love you angel Rory for all of eternity. XO ❤️😘
realmusic!!!
That is BLUES and it rulzzzz!!!
50 years ago this month(Dec.'72) they recorded this for the "Blueprint" album.
Rory Gallagher and band playing Hands Off at the OGWT in 1973💕
diesen song habe ich seit der freigabe auf der lp gemocht, - vor allem wegen des solos - , das hat es in sich, - wieder mal eine spitzenleistung von rory !!! und live setzt der noch einen oben drauf !
The master
Temón , Grande Rory.
AWSOME!!!
Wonderful!
RIP - ROCKING IN PARADISE ☘️🕊
Great!!! Great!!! Great!!!!
SRV and others are very good, they plays rock and blues to impress and for success, Rory lives and is the Blues an he plays to express and for himself. This makes the difference between a lot of famous guitar players and the best of all. R.i.P.
ON THE BOARDS (Taste)
LIVE TASTE AT MONTREAUX (Taste)
LIVE IN EUROPE (Rory Gallagher) +30odd other albums!!
The fucking keyboardist is so awesome!!!!!
Every activity or talent can have only one who is the best; ever. In the case of who was, is & will be the greatest guitarist ever, it is Rory Gallagher. Simple as that.
rory was a genius
R.I.P
The recognition is above in the stars
Sensacional ♥️
Rory was a child of the Seventies - the wave of talent was overwhelming - in the wake of the 60s the Kids who learned from the Beatles, The Who, Small Faces, The Stones etc etc just took the previous guys work apart and put it back together better!! Rory was never going to live to be "OLD"!!
This version sounds very tame for Rory. Listen to him at Reading 1976, he takes right down with Gerry and Lou tiptoeing it along and then launches it into a Irish jig and blues finish.
There was no one like Rory.
Hands off love you Rory ROCK ON IN HEAVEN MARGO 🎸🎵🎶🎼🎵🎸❤❤❤💋🍀🇨🇮🎸👍💞
this guys a god
rest in peace rory! tyler.
he was the best i hope he can't hear the crap on the radio now. he deserves better
Rory is one big mmmmmmmmmmmm ♥⁀˚⋆.‿♥✿•*
my hair used to look like that!.....brilliant song.
So very talented and so yummy..........
Love you Rory and yes i know your gone sleep easy MARGO 💞💞💞💋
Gracias gracias gracias yo también te amo amen tú crees en my Rey de Reyes bendiciones y que no tienen trabajo dales una mirada y gracias bendiciones 🌏🎀🎂
Amén amén hermanos bendiciones mundo mundial bendiciones
1984 esta hermosa rola era la clasica que tocaban en las tardeadas en guadalajara....
Outstanding. Check out Irish Tour 1974. Same Strat, same flannel shirt, better version... RENAME THAT AIRPORT AFTER RORY!
got that on dvd
amazing
NOW THIS IS ROCK N' ROLL!!!
Hell yeah Rory! Love his style.
This is a good easy one of his to learn
chingona esta rola!!!
Edgar Regalado andale !!!
Anyway, they were both great!
Eso es. Rock
a timely classic in 202, "Hands Off!"
Saw Rory numerous times. What a creative guitarist and writer. Listen to defender, one of his later records.
24yers gone but not forgotting SLEEP EASY RORY XXX MARGO 🎸🎶🎶🎵🎸♥️♥️♥️☘
The fucking keyboardist is so awesome!!!!! 1:45-2:27
Chingona de Rolly gallaguer
buen guitarrista chingon
Rod and Lou for ever
You should all check out his - daughter elenor mcevoy- beautiful lady , great songwriter and well just check her songs out. From memory the keyboard is a farfisa as played by ian mclagan originally.
You all rest tite- great memories