FIRST TIME HEARING Rory Gallagher - Bullfrog Blues | REACTION 

Rory & Gary Moore two Irish musical legends

I saw Rory and Taste open for Blind Faith in 1969. Delaney Bonnie and Friend where another opener, to me Rory blew them off the stage and out of the building. Jim

Amazing live player…one of the best ever. The entirety of Irish Tour ‘74 is epic!!!

Saw Rory in Milwaukee in 1974. That gorgeous head of hair and iconic blue plaid flannel shirt and played guitar like a beast. Good memories! 🎸🎸🎸 Rest in Peace Rory ~ Hope you're Rockin the Heavens. You left us way too soon 🎸🎸🎸

Yes! Rory Gallagher was the blues-rock guitarist who'd play any stage that'd have him and he _shone_ . "Bad Penny," "Moonchild," and "Calling Card" are other great songs of his but his live performances are always a step beyond studio work.

Mr. Rory Gallagher, a legend. Glad you discovered him.

Rory learned how to channel his "easy speed" into magnificent live performances. He was able to get himself and his band to play with incredible intensity and tempo without wasting unnecessary energy. Watching and listening to his live youtube shows [never saw him in person], I pick up that Rory feeds his energy to the band and they feed off him, yet he has an inexhaustible way of sustaining his energy for the full duration of his shows. He creates a "force of nature" in every live show I've seen on youtube. In Sept, 2023, I was in Ballyshannon, and met a gentleman who was a partner in a local art co-op, who knew Rory when he was a child, and we spent the better part of an afternoon having tea and telling Rory stories. Even though Rory's family moved to Cork, the family would return frequently during his childhood and the man was one of the friends that Rory would visit. There is a Rory Gallagher Festival that is put on every summer in Ballyshannon. Maybe someday I'll get back there to catch it. But Rory and I share the same birth year, so we'll see......

Just for your fans, there's a Rory Gallagher tribute festival held in Ireland every year, I'll be going in June and tickets are around 100 dollars

Two other Irish guitarists Both in Thin Lizzy (albiet never together) Eric Bell and Gary Moore

I got to see Rory 3 times over the years, and is without a doubt one of the all time greats! I tried to get my daughter to name her first son Rory, to no avail! Ha!

Love, love Rory

Ritchie Blackmore said he was the most natural guitarist he ever heard praise indeed from one of the best Ritchie not know for his praise of other guitarist.

I'm nearly 60, but that's a new one to me. Awesome.

My favorite Rory lineup. Gerry McAvoy on bass, Rod D'Ath on drums and Lou Martin on the piano.

Beautiful reaction. Rory, one of the greatest! My favorites: "Pistol slapper blues" and "Going to my hometown". RIP Rory!

I was fortunate enough to see rory in 75 & 78 at the same venue Chicago's aragon brawlroom and they were among 2 of the best concerts i have ever seen and through the 70's 80's and 90's i went to many! Loud yes good guitar yes. The only other times at the aragon that I saw a concert that good there was ufo & ac/dc in the bon Scott days!

The song was written by Country Blues singer William Harris in 1928

I saw Rory every time he came through the sf bay area in the 70's. He is without a doubt one of the best ever. Have every cd he made. The Irish rocker and a very kind person to boot. He has a statue outside Cork Ireland. Most rock concerts in the 70's featured solo's from all band members. Also check out his band "Taste".

Thanks for reacting to this musician. I have been a fan since watching him play live in Hamburg in the late 70’s. Him being the best guitarist that you’ve never heard of is spot on.

Never heard of him until I saw an interview with Brian May. Am a big fan now!

Rory Gallagher is one of the most underrated musicians/guitarrist, amazing

I saw many many bands in my life, some very good,some good and some OKish but when I saw Rory for the first time,nothing else mattered. Maybe a little excessive I agree but nobody and I mean nobody came anywhere near him. Everyone of his gigs were unique.Nothing was rehearsed. He never played a song the same way twice. I keep wondering how his fellow musicians kept up with him not knowing what he was going to do next!!

Gallagher was brilliant. Its also worth checking out the show "Old Grey Whistle Test". Mainstream TV BBC2 every week with some amazing talent every week, and the whispering tones of Bob Harris. There's nothing like it on any TV station anywhere these days.

Fantastic guitarist, one of my hero's from my time as a youth. Another top tier guitarist from Ireland was Gary Moore, who has also gone to the great gig in the sky.

Mehr von ihm: Bad Penny...Moonchild...Shin Kicker...Shadow Play...bitte unbedingt Live-Versionen der Songs! Grüße aus Germany...

Had the pleasure of seeing twice in concert (Montreal) before his demise.

Yeeesssssss! Some Rory 👍🇬🇧

Legend has it, that with that Tele and slide, Rory could peel paint at a hundred paces.

I'm actually old enough to have seen this performance when it was originally shown on BBC 2. And yes., like Richard Thompson he is one of "those" guitarists that people haven't heard of but who need to... along with John Martyn of course.

A true artist sadly taken too early that I would have loved to have seen live but never got the chance. I'm firmly of the opinion that Rory had access to extra notes that other musicians can't use, his sound is so soulful and unique. Vaya Con Dios.

I saw that poster in back of him that said Whistle Test……So this was part of that wonderful series Great Grey Whistle Test in England that featured SO many great groups. If you look it up you will be amazed at the artists they had on that show. I know I was when I learned about it.

That look of concentration on the drummers face says it all to me. I haven't even finished the vid yet. The independence skills it took to hold that fast bass while his left foot on the high-hats kept changing the rhythm, (I'm guessing at terms bc I'm not a musician- just a drum fan). And then of course the diff patterns and ideas with his hands. Fascinating to me! Ok, Salvo...what's next?

Now you are getting into the good stuff.

Try "Calling Card" from the Hammersmith Odeon in '77, for some great blues from Rory.

Awesome slide guitar 🎸

Ah yes, Rory! Saw him in 1973 at a small club in NY, became an instant fan. Maybe the best slide guitarist of all time, sorry Duane Allman fans

Rory Gallager was underrated. He was one of the best .

Let that boy boogie-woogie...

Thank you! Rory was an amazing artist spanning rock, blues rock, country blues and even some jazz thrown in. He played both electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, sax and even some banjo. I'd love to see you react to more Rory numbers. Try checking out "Calling Card" from his 1977 Hammersmith Odeon performance; "Rag Mama Rag" from Rockpalast 1976, "In Your Town" Paris 1974 (or the Beat Club 1971, but there may be copyright issues there), "Going to my Hometown" 1979 Rockpalast, or "I Wonder Who" 1984 Belfast for a sample of Rory's music. And you are dead on with Rory's personality. He was soft-spoken and even shy off stage, but a dynamo as soon as he hit that stage and was very relatable to his fans with his lack of "show business" aura. He was always more comfortable with a guitar in his hand; even during interviews, you could see him visibly relax as soon as he had an instrument. Please check out more of his great catalog!

He used to play all the time , always a great time

👍 Time keeps on ticking... Going through a box of old ticket stubs not long ago. My first rock concert: May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top 4 bucks It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, BG and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and BG made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since. RIP Dusty, Rory, Lou, and Rod. Thank You! Keep Rockin, Gerry! (eta & Billy n Frank!)

You need to check out Shadow Play live in Montreaux .It is just amazing.

Love the piano player's passion. I wouldn't be able to play with that much hair. 😁

You know another Irish guitar player the GOAT Gary Moore

There's a short video of Alex Lifeson talking about Rory. He was a singular character.

Just Brilliant!!!

Born and raised in the USA, and my top 2 guitarist of all-time are Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher. Vivian Campbell, John Sykes, and Eric Bell are a few more very good lead guitarist from Ireland.

They were much simpler times.....just immensely talented musicians playing live......no autotune or technological help.......no agendas, no cancellations.....just playing and listening to music for the pure love of it.

You Should react to rorys first band taste, some amazing performances at the isle of wight 1970

Irish Guitarists- Eric Bell, Gary Moore, Vivian Campbell but Rory is the man! I'm sure there are more names I missed but thats a starting point for ya.

If I'm not mistaken he bought the first gifts and guitar ever sold in Ireland he was awesome love his body of work this is a rabbit hole you certainly need to dive into at first I've been a fan since the mid-70s

You have to check out Rory’s set with Taste at the Isle of Wight festival. Revelatory.

Clicked soooo fast! Love some Rory! You should check out his rendition of 'Hands Off' , also at the Old Grey Whistle Test - fantastic!

My favorite guitarist ever. Live shows were so high energy and lasted at 3 hours--great memories of the shows I was honored to attend. The bassist, Gerry McAvoy, played with him for 30 years. Lou Martin, keyboards, came in and out of the band. Rod D'Ath was my favorite drummer of the 3 different, main drummers he had in the band over the years. Rolling Stone bashed them as mediocre and not up to Rory's talent--I'd call that writer mediocre at best. Check out the story and look of his main guitar, the 61 Strat. Tattoo'd Lady, Calling Card, Bad Penny, Shin Kicker, Moonchild, A Million Miles Away, I Fall Apart are some of my favorites.Going to My Hometown, he brings out a mandolin. Pistol Slapper Blues/Too Much Alcohol are acoustic solos.

This was so kool. The first time I've ever heard this band or a bass solo😮.❤Thx!

Habe das Lied schon bestimmt 10000 mal gehört.....und ich schaue und staune noch immer so wie Du ! ---

Never forget that smile. Rory loved what he did and smiled while he did it.

when Mick Taylor left the Stones they wanted Rory to take his place but Rory refused them and went and toured Japan instead

Thanks for this. I started to go to Concerts in London in 1971 and, somehow, to my eternal regret, missed Roty. My loss and, eventually, the World's,after his passing. GARY MOORE is another brilliant Irish guitarist and 10 years ago,we lost Gary too. I bought my first records in 1960 and 2 STRONG Recommendations: 1/ Gary Moore in Paris: "I've Still Got The Blues For You" 2/ Gary Moore: in Montreux: "Parisienne Walkways" and,please,make sure you get the start of that one as there is a surprise:)

Genius

Up the Irish🤘

Lovin’ the blues rock!

A certain Mr Gary Moore is from N.Ireland. Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan,are my top 3 along with Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist's before crash, take care from Belfast N.Ireland..

if your looking for another revue of an irish guitar player . check out gary moore . and johnny fean of horslips.

Other Irish guitarists: Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy); Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard); Edge (U2) and Philip Donnelly “the Clontarf Cowboy” - to name a few……

my absolute ever favourite blues rock guitarist. Sadly I discovered him a few years after his passing, and never saw him on stage. It was the father of a University friend, and amateur blues musician too, who introduced his music to me. Sadly, he also died a few years ago. So both are now strongly linked in my mind, and every time I listen to Rory, I've a tought for my friend and her father. Thank Daniel for letting me discover Rory, SRV and Johnny Winter. BTW, I had the opportunity to go to a concert of "9 below Zero", which was basically Gerry McAvoy 's band (that bassist with mad skills). They rocked the place to the ground❤ Rory's rhythm section was no joke!

on the essential rory gallagher double album

Forget the Rolling Stone list, Rory is widely regarded in the industry as one of the greatest rock/ blues guitarists of all time - - likely top 5. Jimi Hendrix was a big fan on Rory. This song is great but doesn't capture Rory's legendary playing on his worn down '61 Strat - - - please consider reacting to 'Do You Read Me - Rock goes to college 1979' to see Rory in all his glory

Saw Rory in 73 opening up for Deep Purple when they were peaking . he blew the roof off the place and after his set he did an encore and we were standing on our chairs screaming for another encore which he did but we wanted more..Rory made it very difficult for Deep Purple that night to come on after him.

A story I read was that Jimi Hendrix was on some talk show and the host asked him how it felt to be the greatest rock guitarist in the world. Hendrix replied that the host needed to ask Rory Gallagher instead.

Bullfrog Blues First release by William Harris (December 1928) The Canned Heat version is another to listen to. June 9, 1967.

Sadly only Gerry McAvoy (bassist) is still alive. Rory passed in 1995, Lou Martin (keyboards) passed 2012 and Rod de'Ath (drummer) passed in 2014. McAvoy is Irish as was Gallagher and Martin; de'Ath was Welsh. My personal favourite track of Rory's was Tattoo'd Lady especially the live version for Irish Tour 74 (which I believe I bought on cassette tape on its release !!) The counter play on Tattoo'd Lady between Rory and Matin on his electric piano is awesome.

This must be the best performance ever of a four man group headlined by a goat guitarist god!!!!!!!!

Rory era o cara...... Meu vício.....🎸🎶☮️🍀

The best to ever do it Rory Gallagher 💯☘️🎸🔥

He came back on after the closing titles and did an extra half hour. Saw this line - up twice, including on Irish Tour. Best number he did was 'Tatood Lady' - his favourite opener. I loved it.

I'm so glad I listened to my mate when he said you want to hear a proper guitarist go listen to Rory Gallagher now I am here listening this amazing performance. R.I.P Rory Gallagher you amazing genius. 🤘❤

You must look up another amazing Irish guitarist in Gary Moore

Saw him live four times in the early 70s. Always amazing. My favourite is "Shadow Play" Live in Montreux 1979. (Video by NEA ZIXNH)

As a teenage boy, Brian May of Queen use to go with his mates to see Rory's band Taste and Brian tells his story of how humble Rory was to speak with him after a gig about his sound and thats when Brian purchasd his first electric guitar and a Vox A30 amplifier. The rest is history as they say. Rory also gave Canadian legends Rush a major break with a support slot on a tour, later they'd return the favour and Rory would support Rush. They remained friends till Rorys passing. A rare gem was Rory who remained true to his craft till the end.

Rory was in a band called “Taste” prior to his solo work, this is one of those songs..

Thanks for video of Rory.Still Rockin and gaining new fans every year.

Awesome, one of the best guitarists! And what a great bass player! 🎸🎸🎸🎶👍

Irish Tour is my favorit ❤RIP RORY

Jimi Hendrix once said of Rory, "He's the best guitarist that nobody outside of Ireland and the UK, has never heard about." Rory was never about the Big money, but all about the music, and the fans. He would rather play in a small intimate venue of a couple thousand people, rather than a huge football stadium of 50, 000, and get more money, but the music sound as good. Rory has to be at least top 3 guitar player all time with Jimi Hendrix, and Johnny Winter.

Love Rory as a musician and as a beautiful person 🎸

Rory's live performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test on the BBC in the 70's was what introduced me to him. Unbelievable! I don't think I have heard anything like it since. As an aside, Mick Jagger wanted him in the Rolling Stones.

Lucky to have seen the man 3 times.Fantastic gigs,nicest guy too.Came to front of stage aftershow and talked to punters ☘😎👍

and shadow play Rory was brilliant singing guitar 🎸 very talented god rest him ❤

Irish guitarists????? Try the world's best EVER....Gary Moore playing The Messiah Will Come Again. You'll be shocked and you'll be hooked.

I know Rory and his music well - and have loved from the 70s. But I think SalvoG sums it up real well. Rory's big talent was simply being a nice guy who loved music and loved playing for the people. He was of the people and for the people. Let's all rejoice in that and enjoy his music !

Gary Moore was from Northern Ireland

Absolutely unbelievable... Brings tears to my eyes. How can musicians bring such emotion to their playing?

I've always found that the best of musicians are the most generous

Somewhere on your list please add The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (killer name right?)

I'm from Ballyshannon, Ireland, Rorys birth place and home to the annual Rory tribute festival. I'm a hugh fan and met him once on the streets of Ballyshannon though never heard him live. However there is an Italian guitarist called Simone Gallassi who plays the Rory festival whom I'm sure Rory himself would pay to see.

Had the pleasure of seeing him play a few times. Even took both my Irish parents to see him at was back then in 1976 Hammersmith Odeon. The smile on both their faces of seeing a young Irish lad playing, as they were more of the traditional Irish music side things Dubliners etc. Ruarì even gave them a wee wave. One Irelands greatest! 🇮🇪 👍☘️ U2? Ppppfffttt!

For reasons I don't clearly understand, Rory and a number of other blues guitarists, never wrote radio friendly songs. You could make a lot of money, if you wrote radio friendly songs but he never did.

🥰 thank you , also for your good taste !

Saw him twice, 2 months apart, 1979 and 1980 still got the ticket stubs, no'one has ever come close to Rory, seen him break a string and fix it without dropping a note