Went to a gig in Cork, Ireland his home town when I was 16 years old, back in the 80s. Total class! My boyfriend and I were busking the following day, and he came along and joined us singing Daughter of the Everglades. It's one of my best memories. He was a sweetheart to his fans so natural and humble. RIP Rory, you were one of a kind.
I’m fortunate to be from Cork, Ireland, where Rory is from and experienced him play live gigs in my teens in Cork. I also attended his funeral in the church across the road from my house in the early 90s. He died far too young.
French here,73 years old, i discovered Rory with Irish Tour (1974) I always listen his records. One of my favorite songs: a millions miles away, but not the only one!!! It’s a pity he is not recognized as one of the most important guitarists, composers,and showmen of blues and rock history.
As long as you recognise it, that's all that matters. He can't care anymore, unfortunately, not that he ever did. The true fans just need to be happy we have access to his music and to these videos. Get your arse to Ballyshannon if you want to see what recognition means.
"It’s a pity he is not recognized as one of the most important guitarists, composers,and showmen of blues and rock history." I'm sorry, but 'not recognized' by who exactly? From Wikipedia: "A number of guitarists, including Alex Lifeson of Rush, Brian May of Queen, and Eric Clapton, have cited Gallagher as an influence. He was voted as guitarist of the year by Melody Maker magazine in 1972, and listed as the 57th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2015"
Loved listening to him in the early 70's. Taste 'On the Boards' is a superb album. After all these years I ended up living within walking distance of his grave, which I've visited a few times. What a guitarist, acoustic and electric, and mandolin player.
As a 67 yr old Canadian of Irish heritage, Rory has been a part of my life since I began collecting records in 1969. He is my favourite blues/rock guitarist of all time. Enjoy your Rory journey! Peace
No laser show, nobody coming from under the floor, or swinging on a wrecking ball, or pyrotechnics. Our time was all about talent and the music. Love Rory ❤
Had drinks with Ted and Gerry after a performance in the Black Box Belfast. Me and my partner were asked to stay behind for a glass wine. Ted was great with information as I was a pub drummer.Only saw Rory the once in the Ulster Hall 1984 when I was 19...🎉🎉🎉
Rory was taken from us all too young. But not forgotten. But the great god of the bass guitar, Gerry McAvoy, remains with us. As a Belfast lad myself, he's on my list as one of the top performers ever, even though his name was never out there as the headline act... you can't put out a three piece band with any passengers and expect to cut the mustard. And Gerry's mustard was pretty spicy!
Saw Rory at The Whiskey in LA around 73. I asked him for his pick when his set was over and he was very gracious and gave it to me! Fantastic performer .
So fortunate to see Rory twice in Australia. Most dynamic, talented and somewhat underrated musician ever!! He is a phenomenal guitarist! Influenced so many others (Alex Lifeson has nothing but excellent things to say about him as a person and guitarist / vocalist -for example) More Rory please.
Saw him many times at the Ulster Hall in Belfast with the bombs going off outside,but it was Rory that blew me away...easily the best live performance I've ever seen. BTW it's Gerry Mc Avoy on bass.
I have seen vids of Rory after doing a gig like that sat in a pub with a pint of guiness and playing beautiful Irish folk songs with the local musicians.
Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore two of Ireland's great guitar players. Joe bonamasa is doing a tribute concert to Rory in cork Ireland 1st 2 and 3rd of July 2025 . Shin kicker, walking on hot coals Irish tour 1974, two great songs from Rory. Gary Moore, the Messiah will come again and still got the blue's Montreux live fantastic solo, the Messiah will come again probably one of the best guitar solos out there.no harm to Check it out and enjoy a guitar master at work. 👍🇨🇮
Moore was good, but not even in the same league as Rory. Electric, acoustic, mandolin, harmonica, saxophone, the VOICE... and he wrote all his stuff.... Top of the List. Any List.
@@dougreed2257really - never heard Eric Bell the original guitarist with Thin Lizzy - listen to the Rocker from Vagabonds of the Western World album. Then tell me Rory or Gary even come close.
I was lucky enough to see Rory when I was seventeen in Inverness Scotland,I had been listening to Rory for a while so when my friends and I heard he was going to be playing in our backyard we were so excited, I am now living in South Easton,Massachusetts after a very strange and exciting life I’m now sixty seven and listen to Rory every day, I was lucky enough to see a lot of the big time bands but he was very special,thank you for a wonderful video and good luck for the future 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🏴👍😁
His grave is only just outside the city in ballincollig i stop by everytime i visit my family plot as do alot of fans I've met many there from all parts of the world@EastonUlster
You did Rory before - 'Bullfrog Blues'. So much Rory out there and so little time. I saw him at The Lyeum Ballroom in London 1980. Rory played for 4 hours without a break. The best that there is in my opinion. I found him in 1975 when I worked in a record store and he still adorns my walls. Thanks for the review, I love hearing others enjoying Rory.
His Belfast Ulster hall concerts in the 1970s in Belfast were manic. He usually gigged there around christmas. As teenagers from West Belfast, it was the highlight of the year for us.
Saw him back in -84. Still the greatest concert I've been to...and I've seen many! He was incredible! BTW, also the LOUDEST performance I've been to. Sonically, he blew the so called heavy metal bands out of the water.
So, I came across your channel quite by accident, and I've been watching your videos for hours. I'm 67 years old, and feel blessed that I grew up to the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Watching your reactions to the music of "my day" is like seeing myself as a kid and hearing a song for the first time. Thank you for what you do, it makes me feel young, and old at the same time, lol. We had some amazing poets back then, it's great to see younger people appreciate what we had. Blessings.
That little 'hop' move across the stage has been done by so many. Rory Gallagher, Angus Young, Jimmy Page, but I think you'll find it was done first by Chuck Berry.
I saw him at a college dance in ‘72, he’d recently split from his band Taste and it was a small stage, Gerry McAvoy and I can’t remember the drummer but I was at the front of stage and he was brilliant, best gig I’ve been to (and I’ve been to some big ones) I’ll never forget the feeling I had after he’d finished. He’d done sliding the guitar across stage as well, but the main thing was he’d talk to you afterwards, no ego , just a really nice genuine guy, sadly missed. RIP Rory !!!!
Was lucky enough to see Rory live once here in Belfast at the Ulster Hall 1984 when I was 19,my mate asked to to come along, I had never heard of Rory, but that night, changed my outlook on music for ever... 🎉🎉
Grew up following Rory and was lucky enough to see him many times live from early seventies (Reading 73 etc) . The most amazing live performer and one St.Patricks Day (I think the Greyhound, Croydon ) we walked into the venue and he had bought everyone in the audience a pint of Guinness ! Respected and admired by fellow musicians around the world. Gerry McAvoy still around and saw him a few years back playing in Nine Below Zero.
I count myself extremely lucky to have seen Rory live on 11 different occasions, easily the best guitar player I have ever seen. He never played a song the same way twice and his acoustic work was phenomenal. His posthumous live album "Check Shirt Wizard" is arguably the best live album ever pressed, though it does face some pretty fierce competition, it is in my humble opinion head and shoulders above anything else.
Welcome to the Rory rabbit hole! This was his encore, Saw him many times and his energy was always like this and totally infected the crowd. I always came out from a performance wired up enough to run laps. This performance was showmanship at his best. Look for some videos/music from the 74 Irish tour, and good ones from the Old Gray Whistle Test. "A Million Miles Away" is classic, and "Tattoo Lady, and so much more. He also played slide, mandolin, acoustic guitar, sitar, sax, and harmonica and often put his own spin on classic blues. "Bullfrog Blues" showcases the band as well as Rory.
This will blow your mind, and it still blows my mind to this day. I came home to Milwaukee Wisconsin on leave from the Marine Corps, it was October 8th, 1982. The next evening of October 9th 1982, I went to the mecca auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to see Rory Gallagher open for Rush, I went specifically to see Rory Gallagher. It was unbelievable! I was well aware of Rush and Rory Gallagher in 1974. The excitement in your reaction reminding me of being at the concert, I am 62 years old now, but I still remember it pretty well. Great reaction!
Sweet! I bought "Top Priority" when I was like 15 and have been a fan ever since. I could tell you were NOT expecting what you got from this performance. I was lucky enough to see Rory live for the Jinx tour at the Ritz in NYC1982. Bad ass performance! When I moved back to Detroit a couple years later, I seen him at Harpos. I swear the Harpos performance was even better!! He did an acoustic set that was phenomenal. Authentic dirty blues slide playing at it's finest. Pistol Slapper Blues! Than at the end of the night, Rory wouldn't stop playing and the bass player was laughing while the venue had to turn the stage lights off and bring up the room lights. The man was as you say Electrifying! The crowd loved it! And the bass player and drummer are just as amazing! Gerry McAvoy was with him for like 16 years or so.
Great reaction👍. Im 65 now, but saw Rory and his various band lineups around Manchester England so many times in the 70s and 80s. Always looked forward to the concerts. It was best in the stalls, near the front everyone up and dancing to the energy of the music and Rory😁. Thanks for the reaction👍
i saw Rory open up for Deep Purple in 1973 when they were peaking with the release of "Made In Japan". Rory and the band blew the roof off the joint and drove the crowd into a near frenzy who insisted he come out for 2 encores and after the 2nd everyone including me were standing on our seats demanding more..as good as Purple were Rory made it difficult for them that night. before he hit the stage i did not know who Rory Gallagher was..the next day i went out and purchased everything i could find by him and was a fan for life.
Rory’s self-named 1971 album is a classic and not only showcases him as an unreal guitarist, but also his superb voice, which is often overshadowed by his musicianship. “Laundromat”, “Just the Smile”, “I Fall Apart” are three of my favorites from that unbelievably excellent album. And be sure to also check out Rory’s music with his earlier group, Taste and their “On the Boards” album - which is also remarkable. He was, for sure and without a doubt, unique.
Rory is a freaking legend , saw him live June 1977 in Macroom Ireland , what a man and band ,missed but never forgotten , glad you highlighted his genius and liked him bud ✌🤘
I was a real fan of Rory back in the late 60's and he was truly fantastic. I still have some pics with him. His band was called TASTE and he mainly played at a venue called the Embassy in Derry in Northern Ireland. Short life and it ended so sad. Irish heroes dont live long. God Bless him and thanks for the memories Rory.
Saw Rory live decades ago (I'm old!). Listen to his Million Miles Away and Tattoo'd Lady. Two other guitarists of that era you may enjoy: Robin Trower and Roy Buchanan. Again, amazing to see live! Enjoy!!!
Glad you are enjoying Rory ..you have so much to discover !....i seen him live in 78 and 82 and he was an amazing on stage ...tremendous energy ...sadly Rory and Ted are gone but Gerry is still gigging with his band of friends ( tribute act to Rory)
My mom saw him, I believe with Robin Trower back the '70s sometime, but the first time I heard him was on RUclips in a clip from when he played on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (which was a live rock music TV show back in the day over here the US for those who don't know) doing his song Cradle Rock. Been hooked ever since ✊.
Saw him many times at the marquee club in London, and many others. Would always say how are you no bullshit star attitude After the gig he would stay and chat. Helped me with setup and gave me so much information lovely guy was gutted when he passed away.
The hop was Chuck Berry's trademark move, Rory revived it and Angus Young picked it up years later. Bullfrog Blues is one of my all-time favourites but you can't go wrong with any of his songs. Tattooed Lady, Sleep On A Clothesline, They Don't Make Them Like You Anymore, Going To My Hometown, Pistol Slapper Blues, the list goes on.
Lucky enough to have seen him many times in Youngstown, Ohio back in the 70's. Phenomenal guitarist and performer, taken from us way too young. Check out anything from Irish Tour 74. I especially like "A Million Miles Away'
Irish lived most of his life in Cork where I am live originally from Donegal saw him multiple times this would go on for hours without a break. Very recently the Irish state bought that guitar at auction to display in Cork
Yes, saw two gigs he did back in the 70's at the Freetrade Hall in Manchester. Bought his records, loved the guy. He was one of the best guitarists and one of the best live performers of all time.
Bridgehouse Canning Town 1979.... Smallish venue, hot, sticky rammed........and Rory. What a night. I'm still so glad to have been in his presence. The meister.
It was 1976 and I was working overnights driving a shuttle van at a country club. Not a real busy time, so I'd play the radio to keep me awake between calls. When I heard the intro to "Calling Card" I literally drove into the grass and parked just to listen. Gallagher's playing spoke to my 17-year-old soul. 50 years later, it still does.
Rory's basic sound came from his fingers, his Strat, a Vox AC30 and a Dallas Rangemaster (a treble boost pedal) - thats the set up Brian May uses having been so inspired by Rory.
Knew about him in the 70s but only started to appreciate him in the last 10 years. Brilliant guitarist over so many styles. Listen to more of his work; you'll love it!
I saw Rory live in Scotland when he was with the band Taste in 1969. I was 15 and it was the first gig I ever attended. Even then the paint was scratched and peeling off his guitar.
He was the best in the world and his music is celebrated every year with the Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher festival 🇮🇪 ireland. People come from all over the world to hear rock music a must for rock music fans.
To answer your question about the first time seeing Rory: 1974 Cork City Hall (our home town) in Ireland. I was 14 years old. The memory lives with me to this day..... that Irish tour became the eponymous 'Irish Tour '74' double album. My cousin was a school friend of Rory's and was with him the day he put his first down payment on the famous Stratocaster in Michael Crowley's shop on MacCurtain Street in Cork. I think the year might have been 1964. Little could they have imagined that one day that guitar would reside in the National Museum of Ireland - a fitting tribute for a great musician and an artist to his finger tips. RIP
I had the fortune to see bassist Gary with his band of friends (including Rory's later drummer) in a little club recently - he tried and managed to channel a tiny percent of Rory's energy and presence, and it was a great night!
Rory was in a band called Taste before going solo, attended two of his concerts in the late 70s in Dublin that man was huge in Ireland and Germany sadly missed RIP.
In my mid-teens in the mid-seventies, going to see Rory play Cork City Hall was an annual Christmas-time pilgrimage. The loudest roars came when, as part of his acoustic set, he sang "Goin' to my Hometown", playing mandolin. His musicianship is of course widely praised, but for all his no-frills image, his showmanship was also, as you point out, incredible.
Best weekend ever has to be the Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal Ireland where he was born. Basically the whole town just lets loose for a whole weekend lots of amazing music and tributes
I had the absolute pleasure of first seeing Rory when Taste played the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm in London he blew me away. He was the genuine article a God given talent and a humble nice Nice guy.
That Strat recently sold at auction for over $1 million (£889, 400). It looks as battered as it does because, according to his brother/manager Donal, Rory had a rare blood type that made his sweat very acidic and it rotted the paintwork and gave it it's unique tone. I was lucky enough to see him live twice. I caught the pick he used for the majority of the gig (I still have it) and met him afterwards. He signed my denim jacket and tour book. He had time to chat to everyone who waited for him. A genuinely nice guy, a brilliant performer and sorely missed.
Sometimes watching your vids which I like a lot by the way, I wonder if you lived under a stone or something your whole life..? Especially as a guitar player! Never heard of Rory Gallagher..?!!!! He was truly one of the all time best. How could you’ve missed so many(?) great guitarists? ✌️😎🎶🎵 All the best man. Keep the vids coming!
First seen Rory in Belfast Northern Ireland he was playing in the Ulster hall , I had a pint of Gunness with him in the crown bar it was great to meet him, he was born in Ballyshannon co Donegal Ireland and raised in Cork , seen him many times
Rory Gallagher comes from the same part of Ireland where our Gallagher name comes from, so i've known about this legend since I was in my early teens and Rory unfortunately died, so I asked who was that famous guitarist that died, then I was introduced to his music, 🤯 blew my mind. There's a Rory Gallagher festival in Donegal Ireland every year, it's like our Graceland.
Rory Gallagher was one of Brian May of Queen's heroes when he was starting out - if you listen to Bad Penny Blues you can hear the influence on Brian in the solo passages. He was very approachable, and there are clips on here of Brian talking extensively about Rory. Brian May credits Rory with giving him the way he gets his sound... from an AC30 and a treble boost.
Finally, someone reacting to Rory Gallager. Pure talent. Not widely recognized. He lived for the music, not the fame. One of a kind.
You haven't been searching out reaction clips very hard. There are loads of them for our Rory
At least spell his name right.
@@williamwallace5857And pronounce it correctly: Gall-a-her. Second G is silent
@@danganbeg7225 Yep.
Went to a gig in Cork, Ireland his home town when I was 16 years old, back in the 80s. Total class! My boyfriend and I were busking the following day, and he came along and joined us singing Daughter of the Everglades. It's one of my best memories. He was a sweetheart to his fans so natural and humble. RIP Rory, you were one of a kind.
I got friends from cork who I went to school with in Chicago
Met their parents and loved their accent and they treated me like family
I’m fortunate to be from Cork, Ireland, where Rory is from and experienced him play live gigs in my teens in Cork. I also attended his funeral in the church across the road from my house in the early 90s. He died far too young.
Far too young
Born in donegal, reared in cork
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Ballyshannon.
Rory wasn’t looking for fame or riches, incredible guitarist… most legendary guitarist loved him!
French here,73 years old, i discovered Rory with Irish Tour (1974) I always listen his records. One of my favorite songs: a millions miles away, but not the only one!!!
It’s a pity he is not recognized as one of the most important guitarists, composers,and showmen of blues and rock history.
As long as you recognise it, that's all that matters. He can't care anymore, unfortunately, not that he ever did. The true fans just need to be happy we have access to his music and to these videos. Get your arse to Ballyshannon if you want to see what recognition means.
"It’s a pity he is not recognized as one of the most important guitarists, composers,and showmen of blues and rock history."
I'm sorry, but 'not recognized' by who exactly?
From Wikipedia:
"A number of guitarists, including Alex Lifeson of Rush, Brian May of Queen, and Eric Clapton, have cited Gallagher as an influence. He was voted as guitarist of the year by Melody Maker magazine in 1972, and listed as the 57th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2015"
He is in Ireland.
Loved listening to him in the early 70's. Taste 'On the Boards' is a superb album. After all these years I ended up living within walking distance of his grave, which I've visited a few times. What a guitarist, acoustic and electric, and mandolin player.
As a 67 yr old Canadian of Irish heritage, Rory has been a part of my life since I began collecting records in 1969. He is my favourite blues/rock guitarist of all time.
Enjoy your Rory journey!
Peace
Absolutely. So talented, yet so humble. All he wanted was to play. Thank you for your kind words for a legend 🇨🇦🇮🇪
No laser show, nobody coming from under the floor, or swinging on a wrecking ball, or pyrotechnics. Our time was all about talent and the music. Love Rory ❤
Rory Gallagher, Gerry McAvoy, and the legendary Ted McKenna on drums - a power trio with no equal.
The Bridgehouse days .
Had drinks with Ted and Gerry after a performance in the Black Box Belfast. Me and my partner were asked to stay behind for a glass wine. Ted was great with information as I was a pub drummer.Only saw Rory the once in the Ulster Hall 1984 when I was 19...🎉🎉🎉
Rory was taken from us all too young. But not forgotten. But the great god of the bass guitar, Gerry McAvoy, remains with us. As a Belfast lad myself, he's on my list as one of the top performers ever, even though his name was never out there as the headline act... you can't put out a three piece band with any passengers and expect to cut the mustard. And Gerry's mustard was pretty spicy!
Wow…never got into Rory, but sure got into Alex Harvey! Ted McKenna…same one, eh?
You have great taste 😂
Saw Rory at The Whiskey in LA around 73. I asked him for his pick when his set was over and he was very gracious and gave it to me! Fantastic performer .
Love Rory Gallagher. My favorite blues/rock guitarist and such a down to earth humble man
And I've went down through the comments but not all of them and I can't believe nobody else has mentioned you reacting to Bullfrog Blues .
So fortunate to see Rory twice in Australia. Most dynamic, talented and somewhat underrated musician ever!! He is a phenomenal guitarist! Influenced so many others (Alex Lifeson has nothing but excellent things to say about him as a person and guitarist / vocalist -for example) More Rory please.
Saw him many times at the Ulster Hall in Belfast with the bombs going off outside,but it was Rory that blew me away...easily the best live performance I've ever seen.
BTW it's Gerry Mc Avoy on bass.
Wow !!! You lucky bastard
I met Gerry McAvoy's son at a party years ago and he was an absolute maniac
Rory was one of the few artists to play in Northern Ireland during those days.
I have seen vids of Rory after doing a gig like that sat in a pub with a pint of guiness and playing beautiful Irish folk songs with the local musicians.
Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore two of Ireland's great guitar players. Joe bonamasa is doing a tribute concert to Rory in cork Ireland 1st 2 and 3rd of July 2025 . Shin kicker, walking on hot coals Irish tour 1974, two great songs from Rory. Gary Moore, the Messiah will come again and still got the blue's Montreux live fantastic solo, the Messiah will come again probably one of the best guitar solos out there.no harm to Check it out and enjoy a guitar master at work. 👍🇨🇮
More like theee 2 best irish guitarists🤔
Something in the Guinness...
Moore was good, but not even in the same league as Rory. Electric, acoustic, mandolin, harmonica, saxophone, the VOICE... and he wrote all his stuff.... Top of the List. Any List.
@RossoVerdeNero in agreement👍
@@dougreed2257really - never heard Eric Bell the original guitarist with Thin Lizzy - listen to the Rocker from Vagabonds of the Western World album. Then tell me Rory or Gary even come close.
I was lucky enough to see Rory when I was seventeen in Inverness Scotland,I had been listening to Rory for a while so when my friends and I heard he was going to be playing in our backyard we were so excited, I am now living in South Easton,Massachusetts after a very strange and exciting life I’m now sixty seven and listen to Rory every day, I was lucky enough to see a lot of the big time bands but he was very special,thank you for a wonderful video and good luck for the future 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🏴👍😁
I'm going to Cork Ireland in July to watch Joe Bonamassa play Rory's concert set from the 1974 Live Irish Tour in Rory's hometown. I can't wait.
I'm up in Belfast, alway wanted to visit Rorys grave/graves.I didn't know that concert was happening,that my weekend planned for then, cheers 🎉🎉🎉
His grave is only just outside the city in ballincollig i stop by everytime i visit my family plot as do alot of fans I've met many there from all parts of the world@EastonUlster
@@flan1916 I'll have to grab me a cab and go check that out. Thank you.
wow.
You reacted to Rory a year ago - Bullfrog Blues.
'Why did no one tell me about Rory Gallagher? Bullfrog Blues (Reaction!)' ;)
You did Rory before - 'Bullfrog Blues'. So much Rory out there and so little time. I saw him at The Lyeum Ballroom in London 1980. Rory played for 4 hours without a break. The best that there is in my opinion. I found him in 1975 when I worked in a record store and he still adorns my walls. Thanks for the review, I love hearing others enjoying Rory.
Saw him in taste then met him one of the highlights of my life
His Belfast Ulster hall concerts in the 1970s in Belfast were manic. He usually gigged there around christmas. As teenagers from West Belfast, it was the highlight of the year for us.
"Never heard of Rory Gallagher."
Unbelievable.
So about time to hear him.
Million miles away!
That's what I thought a guitarist that's never heard of Rory, I'm a harmonica player and there is not many I haven't heard and studied
Special special guitarist,Only managed to see Rory once back in 72/73 in Ayr Scotland been a dedicated fan ever since.
Saw him back in -84. Still the greatest concert I've been to...and I've seen many! He was incredible! BTW, also the LOUDEST performance I've been to. Sonically, he blew the so called heavy metal bands out of the water.
My favorite musician.I was lucky and saw him 6 times. Oh and that solo was with his eyes closed. R.I.P. you were the best.
SRV, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, many others I classify as natural players. Love them.
3 of my all time favorites...
Million miles away, one of my all time favs.
So, I came across your channel quite by accident, and I've been watching your videos for hours. I'm 67 years old, and feel blessed that I grew up to the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Watching your reactions to the music of "my day" is like seeing myself as a kid and hearing a song for the first time. Thank you for what you do, it makes me feel young, and old at the same time, lol. We had some amazing poets back then, it's great to see younger people appreciate what we had. Blessings.
That little 'hop' move across the stage has been done by so many. Rory Gallagher, Angus Young, Jimmy Page, but I think you'll find it was done first by Chuck Berry.
Yes you are correct, Chuck Berry's duck walk.
I saw him at a college dance in ‘72, he’d recently split from his band Taste and it was a small stage, Gerry McAvoy and I can’t remember the drummer but I was at the front of stage and he was brilliant, best gig I’ve been to (and I’ve been to some big ones) I’ll never forget the feeling I had after he’d finished. He’d done sliding the guitar across stage as well, but the main thing was he’d talk to you afterwards, no ego , just a really nice genuine guy, sadly missed. RIP Rory !!!!
My first ever live gig was Rory in 1988. My dad loved him. An absolute beast on the guitar and the bass player is a Legend too.
Was lucky enough to see Rory live once here in Belfast at the Ulster Hall 1984 when I was 19,my mate asked to to come along, I had never heard of Rory, but that night, changed my outlook on music for ever... 🎉🎉
Grew up following Rory and was lucky enough to see him many times live from early seventies (Reading 73 etc) . The most amazing live performer and one St.Patricks Day (I think the Greyhound, Croydon ) we walked into the venue and he had bought everyone in the audience a pint of Guinness !
Respected and admired by fellow musicians around the world.
Gerry McAvoy still around and saw him a few years back playing in Nine Below Zero.
I count myself extremely lucky to have seen Rory live on 11 different occasions, easily the best guitar player I have ever seen. He never played a song the same way twice and his acoustic work was phenomenal. His posthumous live album "Check Shirt Wizard" is arguably the best live album ever pressed, though it does face some pretty fierce competition, it is in my humble opinion head and shoulders above anything else.
Welcome to the Rory rabbit hole! This was his encore, Saw him many times and his energy was always like this and totally infected the crowd. I always came out from a performance wired up enough to run laps. This performance was showmanship at his best. Look for some videos/music from the 74 Irish tour, and good ones from the Old Gray Whistle Test. "A Million Miles Away" is classic, and "Tattoo Lady, and so much more. He also played slide, mandolin, acoustic guitar, sitar, sax, and harmonica and often put his own spin on classic blues. "Bullfrog Blues" showcases the band as well as Rory.
I saw him live in the Glasgow Apollo in 1980 and he blew my mind. One of the most underrated guitarists ever, along with Gary Moore.
This will blow your mind, and it still blows my mind to this day. I came home to Milwaukee Wisconsin on leave from the Marine Corps, it was October 8th, 1982. The next evening of October 9th 1982, I went to the mecca auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to see Rory Gallagher open for Rush, I went specifically to see Rory Gallagher. It was unbelievable! I was well aware of Rush and Rory Gallagher in 1974. The excitement in your reaction reminding me of being at the concert, I am 62 years old now, but I still remember it pretty well. Great reaction!
Sweet!
I bought "Top Priority" when I was like 15 and have been a fan ever since.
I could tell you were NOT expecting what you got from this performance.
I was lucky enough to see Rory live for the Jinx tour at the Ritz in NYC1982. Bad ass performance!
When I moved back to Detroit a couple years later, I seen him at Harpos.
I swear the Harpos performance was even better!!
He did an acoustic set that was phenomenal. Authentic dirty blues slide playing at it's finest. Pistol Slapper Blues!
Than at the end of the night, Rory wouldn't stop playing and the bass player was laughing while the venue had to turn the stage lights off and bring up the room lights. The man was as you say Electrifying! The crowd loved it!
And the bass player and drummer are just as amazing! Gerry McAvoy was with him for like 16 years or so.
Great reaction👍. Im 65 now, but saw Rory and his various band lineups around Manchester England so many times in the 70s and 80s. Always looked forward to the concerts. It was best in the stalls, near the front everyone up and dancing to the energy of the music and Rory😁.
Thanks for the reaction👍
i saw Rory open up for Deep Purple in 1973 when they were peaking with the release of "Made In Japan". Rory and the band blew the roof off the joint and drove the crowd into a near frenzy who insisted he come out for 2 encores and after the 2nd everyone including me were standing on our seats demanding more..as good as Purple were Rory made it difficult for them that night.
before he hit the stage i did not know who Rory Gallagher was..the next day i went out and purchased everything i could find by him and was a fan for life.
Did you get Fleetwood Mac in the middle ?
Rory’s self-named 1971 album is a classic and not only showcases him as an unreal guitarist, but also his superb voice, which is often overshadowed by his musicianship. “Laundromat”, “Just the Smile”, “I Fall Apart” are three of my favorites from that unbelievably excellent album. And be sure to also check out Rory’s music with his earlier group, Taste and their “On the Boards” album - which is also remarkable. He was, for sure and without a doubt, unique.
Rory is a freaking legend , saw him live June 1977 in Macroom Ireland , what a man and band ,missed but never forgotten , glad you highlighted his genius and liked him bud ✌🤘
I am privileged to have been to several Rory gigs in the early seventies. He’s been an idol for me ever since.
There's a tribute festival for Rory held in his original hometown of Ballyshannon Co Donegal every year. Late May early June
I was a real fan of Rory back in the late 60's and he was truly fantastic. I still have some pics with him. His band was called TASTE and he mainly played at a venue called the Embassy in Derry in Northern Ireland. Short life and it ended so sad. Irish heroes dont live long. God Bless him and thanks for the memories Rory.
Saw Rory live decades ago (I'm old!). Listen to his Million Miles Away and Tattoo'd Lady. Two other guitarists of that era you may enjoy: Robin Trower and Roy Buchanan. Again, amazing to see live! Enjoy!!!
Glad you are enjoying Rory ..you have so much to discover !....i seen him live in 78 and 82 and he was an amazing on stage ...tremendous energy ...sadly Rory and Ted are gone but Gerry is still gigging with his band of friends ( tribute act to Rory)
The second "g" in his last name is silent. RIP Rory Gallagher...
Depends if you say it the Donegal way (where he was born) or the Cork way ( where he grew up)
@@valerieh84 Rory pronounced the G.
My mom saw him, I believe with Robin Trower back the '70s sometime, but the first time I heard him was on RUclips in a clip from when he played on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (which was a live rock music TV show back in the day over here the US for those who don't know) doing his song Cradle Rock. Been hooked ever since ✊.
Robin Trower - another gifted guitarist
One of our very best 🇮🇪🎸☘️🤘
Saw him many times at the marquee club in London, and many others. Would always say how are you no bullshit star attitude After the gig he would stay and chat. Helped me with setup and gave me so much information lovely guy was gutted when he passed away.
Rory is a legend ✨ been a fan for years amazing guitarist
The hop was Chuck Berry's trademark move, Rory revived it and Angus Young picked it up years later. Bullfrog Blues is one of my all-time favourites but you can't go wrong with any of his songs. Tattooed Lady, Sleep On A Clothesline, They Don't Make Them Like You Anymore, Going To My Hometown, Pistol Slapper Blues, the list goes on.
Indeed. Too many to list and all very good
Lucky enough to have seen him many times in Youngstown, Ohio back in the 70's. Phenomenal guitarist and performer, taken from us way too young. Check out anything from Irish Tour 74. I especially like "A Million Miles Away'
Lovey watching your reaction to a genuine legend. Rory is a class above!
Irish lived most of his life in Cork where I am live originally from Donegal saw him multiple times this would go on for hours without a break. Very recently the Irish state bought that guitar at auction to display in Cork
A master at work
Rory the best. Slante Eire!!
Yes, saw two gigs he did back in the 70's at the Freetrade Hall in Manchester. Bought his records, loved the guy. He was one of the best guitarists and one of the best live performers of all time.
Holy cow . Am I ever glad you finally found him.
Saw him twice in Montreal - great guitarist!
RIP
Two of the best blues guitarists hail from Ireland ,Rory and Gary moore ....💚☘️
He's probably never heard of Gary Moore
Dont forget brush shields.
@@verali164 🤣
@@ko0974 What's so funny
@verali164 Don't think Brush was rated as the best blues player even in Ireland alone, but I do remember him !
Bridgehouse Canning Town 1979....
Smallish venue, hot, sticky rammed........and Rory.
What a night. I'm still so glad to have been in his presence.
The meister.
It was 1976 and I was working overnights driving a shuttle van at a country club. Not a real busy time, so I'd play the radio to keep me awake between calls. When I heard the intro to "Calling Card" I literally drove into the grass and parked just to listen. Gallagher's playing spoke to my 17-year-old soul. 50 years later, it still does.
I had never heard of him until I saw him opening for Rush. I knew nothing about him but he was amazing. Bought a couple of cassettes a few days later.
Thank You! Love Rory!
Not just a guitarist, singer songwriter extraordinary
Rory's basic sound came from his fingers, his Strat, a Vox AC30 and a Dallas Rangemaster (a treble boost pedal) - thats the set up Brian May uses having been so inspired by Rory.
Knew about him in the 70s but only started to appreciate him in the last 10 years. Brilliant guitarist over so many styles. Listen to more of his work; you'll love it!
Ireland here he was great went to see him loads 66 yrs now rock on rory❤
I saw Rory live in Scotland when he was with the band Taste in 1969. I was 15 and it was the first gig I ever attended. Even then the paint was scratched and peeling off his guitar.
He was the best in the world and his music is celebrated every year with the Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher festival 🇮🇪 ireland. People come from all over the world to hear rock music a must for rock music fans.
Rory Gallagher ,the pride and glory of Ireland 👍👍👍👍👍👍
To answer your question about the first time seeing Rory: 1974 Cork City Hall (our home town) in Ireland. I was 14 years old. The memory lives with me to this day..... that Irish tour became the eponymous 'Irish Tour '74' double album. My cousin was a school friend of Rory's and was with him the day he put his first down payment on the famous Stratocaster in Michael Crowley's shop on MacCurtain Street in Cork. I think the year might have been 1964. Little could they have imagined that one day that guitar would reside in the National Museum of Ireland - a fitting tribute for a great musician and an artist to his finger tips. RIP
Saw Rory at the Cleveland Agora in the late 70's. He was a ball of energy. Fantastic show. Sinner/Saint was one of his best albums!
I had the fortune to see bassist Gary with his band of friends (including Rory's later drummer) in a little club recently - he tried and managed to channel a tiny percent of Rory's energy and presence, and it was a great night!
Saw also this band live in Reigen Vienna and they'll play in April 25 again. It is always a great remember on Rory for me. I love his music.
Rock goes to college is a must for any Rory fan a must watch 😊
I saw him in 73 or 74. Some friends at college invited me and I thought he was a folk singer! My mind was blown too! 😁
Ireland's best export, ever.
As a Rory fan you can't help but shed a tear when you watch this..Rory Gallagher, musician and gentleman, rip..
Rory was in a band called Taste before going solo, attended two of his concerts in the late 70s in Dublin that man was huge in Ireland and Germany sadly missed RIP.
Rory was an underrated genius of a guitarist. He should be mentioned in the same breath as Clapton, Paige, Hendrix, May , Gilmore Moore.
and Kath.
He is.
In my mid-teens in the mid-seventies, going to see Rory play Cork City Hall was an annual Christmas-time pilgrimage. The loudest roars came when, as part of his acoustic set, he sang "Goin' to my Hometown", playing mandolin. His musicianship is of course widely praised, but for all his no-frills image, his showmanship was also, as you point out, incredible.
I saw RG live in Manchester England. A mate of mine became his agent in the U.K. and I didn’t even know until recently!
Best weekend ever has to be the Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal Ireland where he was born. Basically the whole town just lets loose for a whole weekend lots of amazing music and tributes
Probably the greatest rock/blues guitarist of all time
That "hop" would be the Chuck Berry duck walk, which Angus Young would tell you he copied.
I had the absolute pleasure of first seeing Rory when Taste played the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm in London he blew me away. He was the genuine article a God given talent and a humble nice Nice guy.
Just the Smile~ a beautiful song
Didn't you react to his Bullfrog Blues before?
That Strat recently sold at auction for over $1 million (£889, 400). It looks as battered as it does because, according to his brother/manager Donal, Rory had a rare blood type that made his sweat very acidic and it rotted the paintwork and gave it it's unique tone. I was lucky enough to see him live twice. I caught the pick he used for the majority of the gig (I still have it) and met him afterwards. He signed my denim jacket and tour book. He had time to chat to everyone who waited for him. A genuinely nice guy, a brilliant performer and sorely missed.
Rory by far my all time favorite
Rory was one of my first concerts, early 70's.
In his stereotypical long hair and flannel shirts, he was fabulous. Gone too soon, RIP ❤
Sometimes watching your vids which I like a lot by the way, I wonder if you lived under a stone or something your whole life..? Especially as a guitar player! Never heard of Rory Gallagher..?!!!! He was truly one of the all time best. How could you’ve missed so many(?) great guitarists? ✌️😎🎶🎵 All the best man. Keep the vids coming!
First seen Rory in Belfast Northern Ireland he was playing in the Ulster hall , I had a pint of Gunness with him in the crown bar it was great to meet him, he was born in Ballyshannon co Donegal Ireland and raised in Cork , seen him many times
I've been listening to and trying to copy that man since I was 14 . Glad to see he is getting recognition . R I p
Rory Gallagher comes from the same part of Ireland where our Gallagher name comes from, so i've known about this legend since I was in my early teens and Rory unfortunately died, so I asked who was that famous guitarist that died, then I was introduced to his music, 🤯 blew my mind. There's a Rory Gallagher festival in Donegal Ireland every year, it's like our Graceland.
Rory Gallagher was one of Brian May of Queen's heroes when he was starting out - if you listen to Bad Penny Blues you can hear the influence on Brian in the solo passages. He was very approachable, and there are clips on here of Brian talking extensively about Rory. Brian May credits Rory with giving him the way he gets his sound... from an AC30 and a treble boost.
Rory Gallagher was grunge before grunge was invented
First time I heard him I said "Who is this guy and how in the world have I never heard of him before!"
My mate Bob raved about him in '69,Bullfrog blues etc what a player,died to young