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Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher was an Irish blues and rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, born on March 2, 1948, in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music, known for his distinctive style and his ability to play a variety of musical genres, including blues, rock, and folk.

Gallagher began his career as the frontman of the power trio Taste in the late 1960s. The band gained popularity in the UK and Ireland and released several albums before disbanding in 1970. Gallagher then embarked on a successful solo career, releasing a string of critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Some of Gallagher's most famous songs include "Laundromat," "A Million Miles Away," "Shadow Play," and "Tattoo'd Lady." He was also known for his electrifying live performances and played to packed audiences around the world.

Despite his success, Gallagher remained a humble and down-to-earth musician who was passionate about his craft. He passed away on June 14, 1995, at the age of 47, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential guitarists of all time.


The Fontana Showband / The Impact ( ? - 1965)

Taste (1965 - 1971)
  • Rory Gallagher - guitar/harmonica/sax/vocals
  • Charlie McCracken - bass
  • John Wilson - drums - formerly with Them.
Albums:
  1. "Taste" (1969)
  2. "On the Boards" (1970)
  3. "Live Taste" (1971)
  4. "Live - At The Isle of Wight" (1972)
  5. "In the Beginning" (1974)
  6. "The Best of Taste" (1994)
Charlie McCracken and John Wilson form Stud.

The Rory Gallagher Band I (1971 - 1972)
  • Rory Gallagher - guitar/vocals
  • Gerry McAvoy - bass - b. Ireland
  • Wilgar Cambell - drums - b. Ireland
Albums:
  1. "Rory Gallagher" (1971)
  2. "Deuce" (1971)
  3. "Live in Europe" (1972)
  4. "BBC Sessions" (2-CDs) (1999)

The Rory Gallagher Band II (1972)
  • Rory Gallagher - guitar/vocals
  • Gerry McAvoy - bass
  • Rod de'Ath - drums - formerly with Killing Floor.

The Rory Gallagher Band III (1972 - 1976)
  • Rory Gallagher - guitar/vocals
  • Gerry McAvoy - bass
  • Rod de'Ath - drums
  • Lou Martin - keyboards - formerly with Killing Floor.
Albums:
  1. "Blueprint" (1973)
  2. "Tattoo" (1973)
  3. "Irish Tour '74" (live) (1974)
  4. "Against the Grain" (1975)
  5. "Calling Card" (1976)

The Rory Gallagher Band IV (1976 - 1990)
  • Rory Gallagher - guitar/vocals
  • Gerry McAvoy - bass
  • Ted McKenna - drums - formerly with The Alex Harvey Band.
Albums:
  1. "Photo Finish" (1978)
  2. "Top Priority" (1979)
  3. "Stage Struck" (live) (1980)
  4. "Jinx" (1982)
  5. "Defender" (1987)
  6. "Fresh Evidence" (1990)

Compilations:
  1. "A Blue Day for the Blues" (1995)

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