British guitarist analyses Rory Gallagher's crazy technique and vibrato!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2018
- It's time for some Rory Gallagher! Here's a vid from him tearing it up in the early 70's with a hell of a clean tone!
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3 musicians playing their instruments, no BS, just talent...RIP Rory.
I saw Rory dozens of times throughout the 70s and the thing was there was always this huge enthusiasm from him and the band to throw everything into the show.
The other thing was the intensity and that the show would be an hour and a half, two hours straight.
No keyboards etc. nowhere to hide, just the three of them.
Never to be forgotten.
I saw him at Hammersmith Odeon in 1987. The band played fornearly three hours, with no interval. In the mid-70s a keyboard player joined the band. Check out Irish Tour '74.
I met Rory quite a few times: a kinder, more gracious man you could not wish to meet. Point of interest: he used incredbly heavy gauge strings and I just do not know how he achieved those bends and pushes - but he did have hands like malt shovels, which probably helped! He hated pedals - only ever used a "Rangemaster" treble boost as far as I know. To be quite honest, he would have been utterly wasted with the Stones - the thought of such a workaholic perfectionist putting up with the antics of the Glimmer Twins is almost ridiculous. As Bill Wyman said, "10% playing and 90% waiting for Keith and Mick to show up, if at all." Great great rhythm section, with Wilgar Campbell keeping it anchored in such a choppy tempo. WG told me that his first drumming skills came from playing in a military style as a young Cadet: and you can see the way he holds his sticks emphasises this. Gerry reliable as ever! As everyone knows, Brian May sat at his feet at the old Marquee in Wardour Street and derived his style and even his gear from Rory - a Rangemaster and a bank of AC 30s! Your comments about his vibrato are absolutely spot on. Excellent analysis of one of the finest players - and men - of all time. Thank you.
A guest artist on a Stones track/album, perhaps; a member of the band, never!
Words of wisdom and interesting info, thanks Grandma.
@@d23bw, thank you! I was lucky enough to meet Rory many times, play his guitar and see him play, about 38 times. He really was a one-off and very kind and chatty. But…. there is so much loss and sadness in so many of his songs. It’s easy to see why he was so entranced by the rural blues guys and, of course, his beloved Muddy. He rated JB Hutto and John Estes extremely highly: both extraordinary players. You might enjoy Grandma Moses UK on RUclips or my brilliant daughter Isobel Thatcher: try her “Walking Down the Tracks.” Best, Tom
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@@theesbband lucky you. Samevas my old man. He met Phil and Gary as well.
went to see Deep Purple in 1973 when "Made in Japan" was released Rory opened up for them and i never heard of him. i was floored completely blown away. after his encore the crowd was in a frenzy stomping and standing on their seats wanting more Rory.
he made it difficult for DP that night that's how good he was. the next day i went out and bought everything he made.
Best guitarist ever, never got the recognition he deserved. Ce'ad Mile Fa'ilte Co Donegal , Liam Rory Gallagher .
Rory was also a wonderful performer in how he inter-acted with the crowd. To illustrate this there is a video of him playing Bullfrog Blues in France where he actually mixes with the crowd on the floor. He was never cautious about letting fans touch him etc. He was the real deal.
No other guitarist I have seen or heard has given me as much Joy as Rory Gallagher
I've just found this Fil and I can't resist commenting on it as it's Rory Gallagher. As far as guitarists go Rory was the "Real Deal", no crap, just honest playing ability along with Gerry and Wilgar 👍👍👍.
Rory had it all, including being the nicest guy in the business. Everyone who heard him play was an instant fan. What indeed was there not to like? Great groove, original style, loads of energy, neat and meaningful songs, the common touch in spades, street and traditional cred, tight competent band, and blue jeans to top it all off with.
Rory was NEVER underrated by anyone whose opinion was worth listening to.
Rory Gallagher was a beast of a guitar man. He left us too early.
Rory's band was ALWAYS tight! Rory Gallagher is one of the GREATEST GUITARIST to EVER LIVE!! I'm also an American that finds it sad how little attention that Rory has received through out his career and since in the US! Not only is he one of the TOP 5 GUITARIST ALL TIME but PROBABLY THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN EVER! EVER! EVER!
Rorys first band was TASTE. US?
Yes to ever word.
Rorys first band was the Fontana’s
He always seemed to be surrounded by other really great yet underrated musicians. His bands were always just so damn good
God is good seen Rory many times when he played the nyc area. He had a rabid fan base, many the same at all he shows. Talked to him at the bar between sets at the bottom line. a true gentleman. still have a the guitar pick he gave me. Never to be forgotten. Love what you do Fil.
I'm so glad you appreciate Rory! It shows on your face! Rory is so fantastic, I just LOVE him!!
Bless you fil for acknowledging our beloved rory💜💜♥️.
about time someone praised rorys playing
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andy man - agreed! It makes me happy to see it finally!!
It's quite strange that he's not known as one of the very best guitarists. I get it, he wasn't a poser and didn't chase stardom like a moth to a light, but he really didn't need to. He was special.
Jimi Hendrix was asked once what it felt like to be the best guitar player in the world. "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher" he replied
Rory is your favourite guitarists favourite guitar player. 🍀🇮🇪✌️
My all time guitar hero. Can’t count the number of times I saw him perform live. He left us far too soon
Rory is one of the greats. Will never get tired of listening to him.
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Rory, probably my favorite guitarist ever. Great showman and tremendous technique.
I saw Rory in my home town of Sunderland in 1974.
He was simply incredible.
Irish Tour is one of the finest albums ever
Rory was such an exciting player to watch, he had an amazing array of tricks and techniques as well as fantastic energy!
Amen!
Well said! I saw Rory about 40 times and his worst performance would have taken almost any band apart. Good to hear you comment on his vibrato and "clean" playing. He really had a "thing" about pedals, and almost all his "effects" are by using the tone and volume controls on the Strat. I well remember his tiny Rangemaster Treble Booster with the old Strat and his equally ancient Vox AC30. He was an incredibly kind guy, always had time for the fans. I took these three out for supper in Salisbury in 1971. What a great night!!
SOOOO happy to see the LEGENDARY Rory gettin some love!
During the 1973 Tour of Deep Purple, my friends and I bought tickets to see them at the old San Bernardino Swing Auditorium. Rory Gallagher was the opening band. I was immediately star struck. We all were. In fact, Rory unintentionally stole the show from DP. No disrespect for DP, but we all cheered Rory on for two more encores before he finally had to stop. From then on, I became a Rory fan.
That's pretty damn cool! I never had the chance to see him live, thankfully he's got a lot of material and live performances on YT....
My dad talked about seeing Rory open up for Deep Purple. He said Deep purple were mad because there were chants for Rory as Purple tried to play.
I was there 5th row just off center !
the 2nd band that evening was the old Fleetwood Mac. :- D
That tour was upon the release of Made In Japan.
The clip of him playing “ Too much alcohol” on his 1932 National Resonator is one of the best videos on YT.
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I LOVE Rory Gallagher! He is in my top 10 list of favorite guitarists. I saw him live in concert opening for Rush for the Signals tour and he just blew my mind. Gallagher just did so many cool things, crazy fills and riffs just out of nowhere. He is a legend, period. Thanks , Fil and rock on with your bad self.
Rory Gallagher is very underrated. Make´s me think of Roy Buchanan, also totally underrated. They deserved a much better legacy.💖💖 My opinion...
Same goes for Johnny Winter. The man even produced three Muddy Water albums that gave him a resurgence
Rory is one of my favorite guitarist Only you can describe why I love him so much I’m not a guitarist but he makes me wish I could be !! Thanks Fil
I love the “safety net” reference, so true:)
Rory’s tone is scary clean.
Amen!
Thank you for a wonderful video.! The Beat Club Sessions are my favourite Rory Gallagher performances. Rory was barely 24 years of age during these sessions.. with such incredible skill and technique. Jimi Hendrix thought highly of Rory.. and many of Rory’s peers were in awe of his playing. Rory was the ultimate blues rock guitarist. A true guitar legend. 🎸
A.en
He was incredible!! His whole band is great!
Amen!
rip rory almost 25 years, still gong strong
Rory Gallagher was without ego. Brian May of Queen holds Rory Gallagher in high esteem and talks about him given him insight on how he obtained his sound in an interview on RUclips. Rory Gallagher was a man that was true to himself and to the music that inspired him without favour to monitory again. Today Rory Gallagher rests in a quiet cemetery in Ireland while his music continues to entertain and inspire.
Thank you fil for acknowledging the brilliant talent of Rory ! R.i.p. ( rock in paradise )
He was our never miss show when I was young. We never missed a show and always ended up in front of or sitting on the stage. He never disappointed. One of my all time favorites. Met Gerry McAvoy awhile back at a tribute show in southern California and he was a very nice and gracious person.
Fil - Rory is not just one of my all time fav guitarists, but also a HOF musician generally speaking. He's also a Hall of Fame human being - the sort of person it would be a gift to meet. I see a lot of Rory's personality in you and that is the highest compliment I could pay you.
There's not a Hall of Fame for better than everyone else .
This has made my evening! I love, love, love Rory's playing, singing, and the incredible songs that he wrote. He is my all time favorite! I appreciate your reviewing his work. Thank you!
SAW RORY AS I HAD NEVER HEARD OF HIM IN '72 AT ROCKINGHAM RACEWAY, NC AT THE PEACH FESTIVAL AND KNEW HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER! INCREDIBLE! I MISS HIM!
I had to watch your professional analysis of RG once again today, upon hearing the news that his beloved Stratocaster is going up for auction for the first time. He was such a rare talent and loved so dearly by his fans, including myself. I can tell you admired him too, which makes your video fun to watch. I'm hoping that his beloved guitar finds a home in Ireland for the public to see and remember. It's only fitting.
I lived a long time in Ireland I definitely know who this is. I haven't heard him for so long until now it's been years. Like I always say the 70s have some of the best musicians of all time
Yeah it was a great decade for raw talent.
The best decade for rock and the like. Prog, Fusion, etc. And straight ahead blues rock.
Agree...so many treasured musicians. The fusion sound was enormously well received in the 1970s as an outgrowth of Bitches Brew and the young musicians that played on the album (not so young anymore and a good many have passed on). A Million Miles Away.
My holy trinity: Rory, Jimi and SRV..
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Your holy trinity is similar to mine. SRV is one of my favs but drop him for Zappa and thats mine
The Irish Holy Trinity: Rory, Philo, & Van the Man
@@matthewtop zapper is cool. Think I would choose him over hendrix personally.
In my opinion, Rory was the greatest of all time. A musician’s musician.
Your favorite musicians musician
agree to a point
Thanks for your review.I have often wondered why Rorys playing was so inspirational.You nailed it.Rory is my favourite player,his showmaship is second to none,his playing is peerless.A pity he died young,but his lagacy will live on.RIP RG,simply the best.
I WAS BORN IN 1978 and growing up my Dad played the hell out of IRISH TOUR 74. Thanks Dad for enriching me with great music
Awesome!
That''s a great album
Same here :)
IRISH TOUR 74 is a masterpiece, Tattooed Lady is just amazing!
cool! i found Rory on my own but i am very glad i did.
Rory doing Laundromat!!!
One of my favs. No one played like him....same goes for Alvin Lee....strange approach....I never understood either of those guys lead styles. Beyond me, man!
The solo on tattooed Lady... Warms my heart every time
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@@wingsofpegasus Actually someone asked Hendrix how it felt to be the world's greatest guiarist and he replied "I dunno you should go ask Rory Gallagher."
@@Gd10034 untrue.
Laundromat-yes Rory's Live in Europe was one of my first albums back in '74 when I was first learning guitar, he is one of my main heroes -good call!
Cool! 🤘
One of the first concerts I saw was Rory with Mahogany Rush as the opener. I like that his leads seem to say something, not just runs. The first slide break a minute or so into the song Country Mile would be a good example. A couple guys at the show were mentioning that they saw Rory and the band at a highway service station, fueling up and grabbing some food! They chatted with him and said he was just totally down to earth.
Yeah he communicates through his guitar which is very difficult to master.
Frank and MR were terrific, but not well received by the crowd. They didn't want to hear a copy of the 13 minute Red House for example. :-)
Absolutely! that's the magic of rory...not just runs. however...there's another gallagher that i enjoy even BETTER! onl spelled different. the bending at the end? JIMI.
Mhogany rush live 1977 is a piece of history
Only honor and respect to the mythical legend Rory Gallagher ! ! !
Thanks for the insights. Rory was pure genius, literally.
I have known about Rory Gallagher for many years now he is in my top 5 all time great guitarists it’s amazing nobody here in the us knows his great playing I think stupid rolling stone didn’t even mention his name too bad because he is a master guitarist period up there with the best
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The hell with guitarists, Rory is my favorite *musician*
Rory was way underrated here his playing is genius level he can play anything pretty much just like Gary Moore Roy Buchanan Danny gatton Scotty Anderson tommy Emanuel and others I am forgetting to mention
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Roy Buchanan, what a player, I saw him in 1973 having never heard of him before but wow, Thank You Lord for him! Tommy Emmanuel, his Pink Panther is far better than the original!
Rory is amazing. I first discovered him in 2016.while I was searching for some irish rock music. I love messin with the kid,just the smile,laundromat,used to be,toredown,and crest of a wave.
While searching for irish rock/folk rock music,I found a band called Spud. They're pretty similar to Fairport Convention.
Yeah he was super cool!
The great Rory Gallagher. Fine analysis and tribute. Thanks!
No problem!
Lovely analysis Fil. You’re smiling a hell of a lot while watching Rory and his band. No coincidence!
Haha yep!
Heard Crest Of A Wave back in 1970 and have never recovered since. Wonderful energy, rhythm and melody. He was unique
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Awesome... haven’t listened to Rory in a long, long time. His band mates are so good too!
Yeah they were having a blast!
His energy was awesome, almost too much for many folks making it hard for them to watch him for long (not talking about being at shows, just videos)..... Been a fan since '73. That band he settled on was great for him allowing him to play his tail off! Great review!
Thanks! Yeah the more he plays, the better it gets!
You nailed the thing that struck me the most when I saw Rory play. The joy he projected swept the audience up and made the concerts unforgettable.
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His playing even brought a common peace when he played in Northern Ireland RIP Rory.
So true!
A lot of acts wouldn't play in Northern Ireland in the 70's and 80's. Part of the Irish Tour '74 album was recorded in Belfast.
Saw them live in the mid seventies. Rory seemed so happy through the gig. As if he was overjoyed with his ability and was doing exactly what he should be doing.
He was a humble man. I'm sure he was very happy to be able to make a living doing what he loved most which is make music
love when you do Rory Fil. seen him at a small club called my fathers place, was right up on the stage. Rory just blows everyone away, he was all over the place with the audience. what a performer. you rock Fil
Thanks!
Honestly doesn't get much better that Rory Gallagher. Fabulous tone. He was a real technician; so understated yet gritty.
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As an American who was lucky enough to grow up in Europe I have a great love for Rory but am heartbroken and dumbfounded that most people in my country have never heard of him. Thankfully there are a few great musicians, like Joe Bonamassa, who have sung his praises. In fact, check out Joe playing this very guitar (I believe) on a live post of "Sloe Gin" from the Royal Albert Hall. The guitar still sounds great. Thanks for this post, Fil. Cheers!
Sadly, not many in America get him either. My very first concert was Rory opening for Trower opening for Tull. I was in heaven. Most others in the audience didn't seem to notice. Their loss.
Yeah it's a real shame, he has some great things going on in his playing. Thanks for the suggestion!
I saw that vid too, McBride. Rory's brother Donal owns that Strat now. It was actually 'Sig'd" for the European market about 15 years ago. Pretty great Joe B got to blast it the way he did. I know he was a fan.
Holy Smokes, Steve. What a gig!!!
Mind boggling. Lucky you. I had a chance to see Gallagher in Boston in 1985 but my then-girlfriend's dog ran away and I missed him (Rory. Not the dog). The album "Top Priority" is straight out great.
I'd long heard his name but hadn't given him a chance. Last weekend, I listened to some of Rory's tunes on RUclips. Later that day, I ordered ELEVEN of his CDs! This guy is fantastic!!!!
Haha cool!
love Rory's music, can't believe I missed this upload. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Saw Rory live in 1974. Awesome!! Blew us away.
Cool!
The first time I heard Rory was on a Taste compilation album called Pop History Vol 2. The cover caught my eye because of his beat-up Stratocaster. I was a young man starting to play guitar and as I listened to the album, something started to influence me, in particular the song "it's happened before it'll happen again". Shortly thereafter the album Live In Europe came out and I smirked. It was as if a door opened for me. I consider the guitar of Messin with the kid, music that opens the album, a real class of how to make sounds, how to use the volume of the guitar, saturation, tone, how to use the right hand ... anyway ...it was class more precious than I ever had and is my suggestion to any guitarist. Here in you tube has many sensational videos of him, and I emphasize as my favorite a concert of 1977 in Hammersmith Odeon of London. Perfect in everything, using mastery saturation and its matador tone. I am 60 years old and many idols ... Rory Gallagher is one of the most beloved.
Yeah he was awesome, thankfully the videos will always be on youtube but can't help think what else he could have done if he wasn't taken so early.
Yes, it is a question always asked by his admirers, even more that he was also a great composer and unlike most guitarists of his day, composed songs that fled the common place but always maintaining coherence and personality.
Seventysounds Same old story....my Stepdads album....in love ever since...
Congo Ashanti time does not erase our passions.
I agree about Rory
HI IM RETIRED i was born in westminster London , i first met rory in 1969 in shaftsbury ave near SOHO . in london we were looking in a guitar shop window . i recognised him cause he was my hero i had the taste 1st album . his temprerment was very ' SHY . withdrawn . but he told me he was playing the MARQUEE Club .and told me to come down . of course did ' he really was quiet until he got his guitar in his hands . he used a vox ac30 with a range master
after our first meeting i seen him a lot
particularly in cambridge corn exchange . where hed chat . i still have a signed live in europe lp... RORY Never played for the LUV Of money it was a joy and a natural talent . he would have played for free .
i remember him once telling me about the Phrases he played . .that hed been trying also . ..i look back now and think about all the bands iv been around cause in those DAYS It was easy to mix in the CLUBS . rory STICKS out more i miss him a lot . thanks .
It’s great to hear so many people enjoying the music of Rory and his band, so many years later, but like it’s still relevant to this day
Gallagher was the favorite guitarist of Hendrix. Know of two interviews where Hendrix acknowledged Rory's talent.
Rory never used a tremolo arm or any effects pedals and was still able to get incredible sounds from his guitar. what a player he was. massive respect for him.
Amen!
Sorry, Rory used a flanger pedal and an octave pedal ( listen to I aint no saint DefenderAlbum), he is my favourite guitar player of all time, met him at The mayflower Southampton, words can't describe the genius, take care
saw him with taste at Malvern Winter gardens If i remember rightly might have been Hereford but twice in Bristol with his own band he also used the wonderful Dallas Rangemaster the effect of the Gods he was one himself
And a treble booster... but you are right, his style and sound was beyond great and not hiding behind a tower of fx (edge) I love him as a pure sincere musician and a person. (Visited his grave in Cork)
I think Rory used "Boss" pedals occasionally. Rory could do whatever he wanted, because he was the greatest guitarist there has ever been, and I love the guy!
Ich habe Rory insgesamt vier Mal live erleben dürfen . Bei keinem anderen Musiker und Gitarristen habe ich so eine Spielfreude gesehen wie bei ihm . Ich hatte jedesmal das Gefühl , das er gerne auf die Bühne gegangen ist und gespielt hat . Es gibt ja Musiker , die reißen den Gig einfach runter und sind froh wenn das Konzert zu Ende ist . Rory war da von ganz anderem Kaliber . Ich würde viel dafür gegeben , ihn noch einmal live spielen zu sehen !
Absolutely one of the best blues players that I have ever heard. He has such emotion that just cannot be duplicated, with exception of others like Healey. There are phenomenal blues players such as my favorite Freddy King with close second of Otis Rush, but Rory left it all out on the stage when he walked away from the night
I've been watching videos of Rory on his 1974 Irish tour, and I'm amazed how brilliant he was, and not just him, but his band too. The version of the song 'walk on hot coals' performed on Irish tour is one of my favourite song of all times.
The Irish Mint has made commemorative “Rory Gallagher coins”
It's pronounced Gall-a-her, just don't pronounce the g in Ireland or you'll be lynched!
Rory was up there with Hendrix but never got the credit in the wider public eye. His peers realised it though, as do many that are only discovering him now. He was the real deal and I'm sure had he still been around in his 70th year, he'd still be smashing boundaries. The complete legend!
Amen! Thanks for the tip!
wingsofpegasus No problem. I really appreciate your videos, I've learned quite a lot about other artists from them. Thanks for taking the time and putting the effort into doing your videos, they're excellent! I hope you enjoy doing them as much as it comes across.
Yep agreed he didn't want money or the Stones
I came across a story a bit ago that went approximately like this: someone asked Jimi Hendrix what it felt like to be the world's greatest guitarist, and his reply was, 'You mean, like Rory Gallagher?"
It was the drug taking and the poor discipline that turned him off. He was with them for a week. Thank fuck he didn't join them
Ooooh, I've been waiting for this!! I absolutely LOVE RORY!! I'm so glad to hear from a "music person" who appreciates him. There are a lot of Rory videos. Treat yourself when you can!
Amen!
For whatever the reason never paid attention to Rory. Lived for years in Dublin and literally walked by the Rory Gallagher corner hundreds of times (with the bronze strat up on the wall) but Thin Lizzy and Gary Moore were my thing so never cared much. Just yesterday decided to listen to him. Yesterday, my life just changed, what I have been missing!!!
Rory's control of tone was unbelievable. Note that he can such different sounds depending on where and how hard he hits the strings. And with no pedalboard! My personal guess is that his familiarity with, and reverence for, the ancient country blues soaked into his playing, and made it subtly different from anyone's.
Another awesome video Fil! I enjoy how you talk about technics these amazing players have! I think that's what differentiates you from every other "reaction" channel!
Thanks! I naturally like to try to explain things as a guitar player/teacher as I spend all day teaching. So this is just a cool thing to do in the evening after work!
There's some guy who's coming from a hip-hop thing (he's white, not that should matter) and 'reacts' to stuff like Sab and such. Found it amusing two or three times but, sorta done. Fil plays!!! Means alot to me.
Great reaction video, grew up in the 70s listening to Rory and was lucky enough to see him many times, happy memories
Fil, looking at this one again after ready your Patreon post tonight. This is a great analysis; looking forward to you checking him out again! Thanks so much!!!
Me too! It will be good!
Hello Wings of Pegasus. I loved your analysis of Rory, it was so real and your appreciation of him showed on your face. Two things you said really struck a chord with me. The first is when you said you "feel more than you analyse". This, to me, is the test of whether anything is good, (my words now) you feel something and then try to analyse it but, somehow, the analysis always never quite captures how you felt at the moment you recognised the sheer quality. If you have read, among other things, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" you will be familiar with this whole idea. The second thing that struck a chord with me was when you mentioned the really clean tone at high speed. I could provide a long list of so called top notch artists who fail to provide a clear tone at high speed, nobody ever seems to call it out when it happens.
Apart from what you said, he was a prolific writer of songs which he performed to the highest quality, I saw him twice and the shows were fantastic. As you said, he also sung and this makes playing a lot more difficult. He also played the harmonica to a high standard and was also adept with the saxophone.
You seemed uncertain about the bassist and drummer and they were, indeed, Gerry and Wilgar. I always thought Gerry to have been rather unsung.
All in all, I don't think we will ever see another Rory again which makes his early demise a real source of sadness, even now.
Amen.
I agree. Also, Gerry MacIvoy is a superb bassist.
An interview with a musician from the band The Dubliners observed how "genuinely unassuming" Rory was prior a recording session. Maybe Rory's genius did not belong to Rory, but that Rory was a vehicle for genius to roam and play freely in a "genuinely unassuming" being.
GREAT review! Nice to see someone else appreciate Rory, especially like yourself who understands the effort and skills needed to make that sound. I got to see Rory in concert a few times. the first was in San Francisco at The Old Waldorf in 1979. My brother had seen him in England and really talked him up. I was amazed at his show. He played such a variety of music from hard rock'n'roll to blues to acoustic slide. I saw him again twice in 1982. The first was again at The Old Waldorf and a recording of some of that show is included on the CD "Blues From San Francisco."
He did a version of "Follow Me" during that show that nearly made me lose my mind! (appx 37:20 of >) (entire concert is at ruclips.net/video/8XepW1dd9Dc/видео.html).
A week later Rory was playing at San Jose State University and this time it wasn't a sit down club atmosphere but rather a general admission free-for-all. There was a sign on the door that read "No Dancing" which we thought was pretty strange. Turns out the show was on the second floor of the Student Union building and it had a "floating floor" this being California and earthquake country and all that. My brother and I brought our girlfriends but they weren't too into the show so they went and sat outside. As for the rest of the crowd, people just went f*cking NUTS when Rory took the stage and stayed like that until the end of the show. One of the most seriously high-energy performances I had ever seen. If you watch the video of "Bullfrog Blues" that was recorded at a nightclub in Paris in 1980, you get an idea of what it was like.
(ruclips.net/video/33Jaodra7AY/видео.html) (One of my favorite parts is at the beginning when he is jamming on the guitar with that kid by the stage head-banging!)
I kept waiting for Rory to come back to the Bay Area in support of some of the albums he was still producing. Then in 1995 I found out he had died, on my birthday of all days. He died of a MRSA infection following a liver transplant and it made me so sad not just for myself but also for all the people that would never get to see and experience his shows. He was a gifted guitar player and a wonderful performer. In an era when bands were heavily reliant on lasers, spandex and pyrotechnics, Rory was so unassuming and REAL. I shook hands with Rory and with Gerry McEvoy after a show and both of them were SOAKED with sweat from rocking so hard. RIP Rory. Heaven's got you now. Peace.
Yeah Rory was an awesome player taken way too soon.
Great words mate!
Fantastic vieeo. Rory is my all time favourite artist amd im glad that someone has taken the time to showcase his absolute impeccable talent. He was absolutely mercurial
He knows exactly where to go... 🤩 loved this!
Saw Rory years ago next night I saw the Ramones what a contrast both bloody awesome cheers
Cool!
Daniel Thomas I saw both in concert but not one right after the other. Both great.
I have always liked Rory, so I enjoyed this alot. I like you are open minded and will give a listen to many different guitarists. Cheers!
No problem, I just work through the suggestions!
I discovered you yesterday and loved what I saw and heard. Then I searched today to see if you had Rory and you do! Amazing. Thanks very much for featuring my favorite guitarist.
Thanks! No problem!
That's one crazy jam session!
Just recently discovered your channel. Love your insight and thoughts on all these great musicians. Also enjoying your talent as well. Peace from Texas
Cool! Thanks for checking it out!
All I can say is thank you for this vid, you're the only one to do a Rory gig.....finally!!
Haha yeah it's taken a while because of all the suggestions, but I got there!
This lineup is my favorite. It's like double trouble and srv - with a rhythm section like that, it allows Rory to just do what he does best. Vocally and on guitar. You're right, they are super super tight
Great to see Rory Gallagher, My all time Favourite Guitarist and inspiration. You can See and Hear He always gave 100% and really enjoyed playing. His Acoustic sets are Awesome as well.
Amen!
Rory, one of the most underrated and soulful guitarists ever. He is definitely in my top five list of favorite players
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Lived in Cork City Ireland in 99-2000. The music on the radio was brutal, Spice Girls and boy bands. Went to the Virgin Music store and talked to the guy behind the counter who had gray hair and pony tail and asked him for some good music. I said the Irish had to have some rock and roll. He turned me on to Rory and I’ve turned a lot of people since.
Have a look at Blue Oyster Cult “Veterans of the Psychic Wars” Live 1981, Buck Dharma’s solo is fantastic
A wildly underrated player 🎉
Gerry McAvoy was a very talented bass guitar player who companied Rory for a long time. I had one opprtunity to watch them live in Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria in the 90s. I'm glad to have watched Rory at least once live.
In my street we had a lot of guys who liked to listen to Rory.
Cool!