In winter of '84 he played in Sarajevo during winter Olympic games,, few hours before the concert I happened to bump in him as he was walking outside the popular olympic hotel in mountain above the city with his band mates around him, snow was everywhere and just as they passed me by - he slips on snow, and as I was nearest - I was first to help him to get up,, and he was very appreciative, and as he got up he gave me hug and handshake,,,,, of course I could not miss the moment and I asked him for autograph - piece of paper I had, but it took us few moments to find pen,, what intro to the best live concert I ever attended? This moment of meeting the legend I will never forget...
I was in Ballyshannon back in September, 2023, didn't realize that Rory was born there and when I saw his statue in town, I flipped. Later that day I wandered into and art co-op and had tea with one of the owners. He was about the age the Rory would be now, 75, and I spent several hours there listening to the guys Rory stories. He said Rory would come back from Cork and spend time with friends and family there. This gent used to play with Rory when they were little, not so much music, but fun, kid stuff. Great experience - one of many that I had in Ireland.
Saw Rory in early 70s as opening band for Deep Purple. He had on old ripped jeans, red flannel shirt and an old fender strat and proceeded to destroy the arena. Opened up with "Cradle Rock"and blew away everybody! Next day went out and bought everything I could find of his! I'm 67 and I was a fan from that day forward. One of the greatest performers I'd ever seen!!!!!
Right on Scott wish I could've seen that show man the duds UNDER rated he was awesome as thay get one of these best top notch guitar kings as well as songs he wrote a horse of a different color man goosebump city when I listen to him play man
@@scottbarnett8090 yeah YEAH I love playing along shadow play was the first one it's got this powerful feeling to it playing with the stuff Rory did he was JAMMIN love him man he's very different he deserves WAY MORE CREDIT
Was just thinking how a buddy did remember him, 4Deep P, here in CA, I keep saying the CALLING CARD album is that rare combination of all his writing. (Among other skills), I'm a see if HallFame Post homhonors? They say
@@senseblossomxxx5260 Amazing… incredible just Genius.. and such a gentleman.. such a talented artist .. any aspiring guitar player ; couldn’t go wrong in tuning in to this gem of music history..! Truly mind blowing sounds.. fantastic band too ; let’s hear it for the piano, bass and drums.. all perfection..!
Rory Gallaghers Musik, die beste Medizin für einen alten Mann ! Weckt Sehnsüchte, Träume, Freiheitsdrang.Schön war die Jugend, Sie kommt nicht mehr ! 1976 war ich 38 jährig. Danke Rory ! R.I.P.
One of the best to come from our wee island. Took both my Irish parents with me to see our Rory at Hammersmith Odeon as it was known back 76. The smiles on both their faces. Happy memories
Amazing!!!!!! Blues? Celtic? Irish country music? Whatever mixture off them....... Somehow encourage me to pour more whisky into my glass. (I'm drunk🥃😂) . Love this guy......... I always been a led zeppelin, clapton listener. I feel so embarrassed i just recently discovered Rory in age of my 46. Simple, and honest guy who plays music from bottom of the heart. Cheers guys
I’m 60 and Irish. And yes it’s never too late to discover good music, especially Rory. I’ve even worn plaid shirts all my life as a result. The man was something else, we’re all very proud of Rory here in Ireland. Greatly missed. Keep the faith brother. ❤️🤘
Rory was legendary, but it helped that he surrounded himself with a rock solid rhythm section. They're all talented musicians, and to me, Rory Gallagher and Gerry McAvoy are one of the greatest musical pairings ever.
Saw him several times in bomb-blasted Belfast during the seventies, the only major star to be unafraid to come and play for us! Can't say how much he was loved for that alone, on top of the brilliant music!
When he played in Belfast in 1984 in a legendary set at the Ulster Hall, my older brother went, but I was just too young to be allowed to go by my parents. It's one of my biggest regrets. But at least we have footage to look back on. Most RU-vidrs point towards his performance of Shadowplay at Montreux, but for me, the version from that night in Belfast tops it due to the sheer intensity and the completely unbounded enthusiasm and craziness of the crowd bouncing around like lunatics (it wasn't an "audience"). The roadies were dragging people off the stage who just wanted to touch the great man. Just a mental night... it doesn't get better... and the finish of the track when you think it's done and then he fires it up again... just awesome. His LPs are fantastic, but it's the live performances that set him apart from the rest. No fancy lights shows or visual effects, just sheer unadulterated blues/rock that smacks you in the face, grabs you and doesn't let go. The GOAT, bar none.
A transcendent talent he was. He could play practically every instrument and play well. A very talented man was Rory. As the likes of him we will never see again on this planet.
I first encountered Rory Gallagher on Friday August 2nd 1968 ( I was twenty then) when he was still leading his trio called Taste. By that time I had already seen Jimi Hendrix live on two occasions. But for me Rory was even more exciting than Jimi. The sounds he was getting out of his battered old Vox AC30 amp that night was incredible. The gig was the regular Friday blues night at the California Ballroom in Dunstable. When we found out he was playing the following night in Saint Albans Civic Hall only about another ten miles down the motorway, we were there like a shot. Rory’s playing that night was just as impressive as the previous evening, he was in incredible form. Jimi Hendrix was once asked by a music journalist what was it like to be called the world’s greatest guitarist. Jimi, modest as ever, replied “ You should be asking Rory Gallagher that question”.
Saw Rory at a small University gig in Florida around 1972. I was lucky enough to be right up on the small stage - he was maybe 5 feet away. Just raw, unbridled talent - blew the roof right off the place. He was one of the best to ever strap on a Stratocaster - a truly remarkable musician. Bravo Rory!!
I agree 100%. He is rightly revered for his virtuosity on any type of guitar, but is often not credited enough for his singing. Bluesy, soulful, gritty, just a wonderful fit for the type of music he wrote or played.
I visited Rory’s hometown of Cork and went to the small music library they’ve established in his honor. It was a moving experience. I’m 65 and have heard all the great blues and rock guitarists and to my subjective opinion, Rory had as much command over his instrument as anyone I’ve ever seen or listened to. He was also an incredibly nice and humble individual. I had the opportunity to see him perform at a small club in Philadelphia in the mid 70s. The performance left me as impressed as I’ve ever been by any musician I’ve ever seen and I’ve probably been to several hundred concerts over my six decades. If you haven’t seen it, Ghost Blues, the documentary about Rory, is very well done. Hope you enjoy it. ☮️💚🍎
Thanks for the heads up about the music library in Cork, and the documentary. I saw Rory play live twice, both concerts were phenomenal. This man had no pretensions whatsoever.
I saw Rory open for I believe Deep Purple at the Spectrum, it was the 70’s, he might have opened for someone else, but again it was the 70’s🙃 The best Rory show for me was 73 at Max’s Kansas City in NY. I was right up front. He tore it up. Rory was one in a million.
How lucky are we to have such great footage of this genius in his prime. Rory was a brilliant blues player, and now as a guy in his 70s i am still in as much awe of him now as i was then. Fortunately his legacy is left for all to see.
One of the most underrated guitarist ever.... sure it’s blues!!!! Try and play it like he does!!!!! U can’t get close!!!! Then when u think u hve it down and can finger pick like that..... try to sing it to like Rory with that soulful voice!!!! No one else like him before or after!!!! This is the man who made me pick up a guitar 25 years ago!!!! Still my fav player ever for sheer authenticity and soul
Show me where Rory gets this same accolades as say Clapton or Hendrix then asks your average rock/blues fan who Rory is.... they don’t..... he had to promote himself!!!! Better all round performer than any of them..... yet almost obscured by the main annals of music at the time..... but history is bein better to him!!!!!
My parents let me stay up late to watch this gig live on t.v., 44 years ago. That's when I fell in love with Rory. Kinda mind-blowing to be watching this again in '20, as an old 58 year old. Cheers
I got to see him three or four times. When I saw him at the Bottom Line in NYC Jerry Hall was in the audience. He always gave everything he had at every show. The last time I saw him was rough. It was clear that something was wrong and he passed shortly after that performance. I grew up learning his songs and wanting to be like him. No flashy nonsense just talent. I'm not sure if I miss Rory or miss those days. I suspect it's a little of both.
There aint going to be one like Rory again, he was one of a kind, and everything about his voice and guitarr skills is just unique. He was far ahead of his time…RIP Rory!
He was the best and the best there ever will be - but never acted like he was! which is so rare... plus he was humble & didn't overplay the whole rockstar ego thing )which is a trap)
Rory was the reason I got into music. Saw him on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 74 I was just six years old. He literally blew me away. What natural talent. I’ve never stopped listening to him since.
So kids, when I was young, there was no Google. Someone like Rory Gallagher would mention a name before he played his version of their old song, and I would go from shop to shop, asking "Have you heard of.."
He always showed the appropriate respect to the (largely black) original songwriters, unlike many of his (largely white) contemporaries. I also learnt a lot from him. Sadly missed.
Those were the days. I'm a follower from the 70's. Rory was very rarely on tv and even less on radio. It was a case of finding where they played next and try by any means to get to a show near you. Rory g, one of a kind and sorely missed.
Happy heavenly birthday today to Rory. Still one of my favorites - I started listening to him when I was 14 or 15 years old; 67 now. So glad I got to see him live. This opening acoustic set pretty much has all the reasons why he's one of my favorite guitarists, and inspirations. The electric set is just icing! RIP Rory.
the greatest beating the shit out the dung! oh man, how i love this! what a wonderful treat! how can pain cause that much pleasure? Rory, we love you, especially in this band, all masters at their craft and we will never forget you! hell, how could we????
Hammer !!! Unser Rory Gallagher... Unser Regenbogen ! Mein Hero for ever ! Danke an Rockpalast, dass Ihr Rory zu Ehren dies hier und im TV ermöglicht habt. RIP Rory
Als kleinen Tipp (ist nicht Rory, aber wirklich gut): Vielleicht hört Ihr mal ein paar Stücke vom Kanal Impacto Vertical (auf Plattdeutsch aus Südamerika)
Vergleiche mit anderen genialen Gitarrenspielern sollte man nicht machen. Jeder hat seinen eigenen Stil. Bin Bj. 65 und höre Rory regelmäßig, dann sieht die Welt besser aus, in diesem Wahnsinn der Welt. Einfach gute Laune!! Danke, dass Du da warst, Rory!!
Saw Rory in 73 or 74 in Birmingham Town Hall when the band failed to turn up being prevented by fog and Rory did a wonderful acoustic set and asked ones from the audience to join him on stage and jam. Best concert ever and they still added in the proper concert at the end of the tour to fulfil the tickets.
@@DrLoverLover Such a brilliant concert.. we know how good Rory is.. just a Genius.. but what a great band ; let’s hear it for the piano , bass and drums ..!..all mind blowing in their own right too ! Much love..
His solo acoustic version of Nothing But The Devil Blues is as fine of an example of blues as any performance I've ever witnessed. From his choice of guitar, to playing it as a lap steel slide to start the song, to leaving space within the song for both the sound of his foot stomp keeping time and showing off his vocal prowess by singing the notes he was playing on guitar, he gave us an awesome display of what the blues can be in the hands of a true artist. His immense talent, combined with his instinctive understanding of the blues as a method to use for communicating with others, puts him in a very special group of people. He never forgot his roots and could always relate to what people went through from day to day. I thank those who made these videos, which aren't the same as seeing him live, but still demonstrate his artistic genius.
Rory was one of the best Guitar Player of all the Time. He played in the same Level like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton , Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Page, Gary Moore, Eddi Van Halen, Brian May and Jeff Beck. Rory Played One Note, and you can say yes, this is Rory Gallagher. He was Great.
He was so young, I used to go to lots of his shows... since 1968 from the time of the showbands, Taste and him solo. I could never understand where he learned so much so fast about the blues, coming from Ireland. He was something else this guy! BTW all the musicians and drummer here are brilliant and wild!
@mags jay yeah, I was lucky along with lots of others :) But those days were hard for Irish musicians. Only a few got through to make a decent career, but the ones that did are still celebrated today.
Good question about his blues influences. Van Morrison grew up in Belfast and I think his father was in the merchant navy; he'd bring records home from the US. Rory was born in Ballyshannon but grew up in Cork. My only guess is he heard blues music on the radio.
hi, saw Rory first with taste 1969. Weren't we lucky?When you saw him, and at age, play the way he did (and saxophone) it was beyond comprehension. Thank the Lord there are so many videos. Never seen his like since. First time, was breathtaking, nothing prepared you for your first Rory 'experience live. ❤👍✌
@@joyceh2721 Yeah, nothing could have prepared you for that Taste of raw cosmic blues.... it was mesmerising. I just could not at all understand how anyone in Ireland could learn to play like that! We got to see Skid Row with Gary Moore and the start of Lizzy.... it was a great time for music ... the vibe at concerts was amazing together .... music orgies, I would call them. Grannies Intentions are another great band from the day.
@@JohnOShaughnessy hi. I'd never seen anyone play like Rory before. This, not as tall as you'd think, delicate looking, beautiful schoolboy (he looked so young, and like he'd skipped school) could pick up that guitar and be transformed, was miraculous..... There were some great bands around, late 60s to end of 70s was a good time to be around. Great gigs to go almost every night. Jeez, those were the days. 👍✌
Saw him once . Awsome . Loudest three piece I have ever seen. The balcony I was on was vibrating . Took me a day to get my hearing back lol. RIP Rory .
IT TRUELEY HAD THAT EFFECT ON ME TOO OH MAN DO I REMEMBER OPENING FOR TESLA RORY BLASTING ON PA. AND I GOT TO THE OLD BUSHMILLS I HAD TO MISSBEHAVE TO GET SOBER TO PLAY MAN O MAN
RORY GALLAGHER was so ahead of his time that his music still is relevant unlike other music ' stars ' whose music is categorised as 60s 70s 80s legendary thing . Rory Gallagher was , is and will be beyond time boundaries !
Saw Rory first time Wolverhampton civic 1976 calling card tour saw him many times after that his music sends a shiver down my spine still. My favorite guitarist of all time will be having a drink for him on 14 June god bless him sadly missed
There are some moments here where you can see why Rory was just so amazing! He would just suddenly step on the gas! Normally this meant he also would shoot across the stage! I saw him at the whisky and really only knew of him. I had seen all the greats by that early 70's date but he was, as you can see, just genius.
