All Around Man - Rory Gallagher, Old Grey Whistle Test, Shepherds Bush Empire, 2 March 1976 Reaction

[@stevenlafrance5036]

never heard of him before.now i'll never forget him,thanks nora

[@1Moonchild]

Hope you're doing okay, Steve. Rory was a very special guy, very humble, did things his own way. There's lotsa stuff of him on youtube that you might want to check out.

[@stevenlafrance5036]

@@1Moonchild will do nora thanks for the request,off tap for life

[@loquayrocks]

when you start listening to Rory, you'll find hundreds of songs to love that you'd never have expected. It's quite a journey, I started it about 20 years ago and I'm still hearing new things

[@aaronbrown2768]

This was filmed on Rory's 28th birthday, what a show it was, played his heart out for the duration of the show.

[@geraldherrmann787]

oh my god, thank you nora. when i was 12 in the mid seventies, alongside david gilmour, rory was my greatest guitar influence. saw him live in germany 1979.

[@1Moonchild]

Love learning this about you! I just had a feeling you would have been a fan. I'm thinking we need to spread the love for Rory - I'm on a mission, LOL.

[@gustavopadilha7483]

Hi, very good to see a woman listening and feeling all the emotion that Rory Gallagher transmitted on stage, if a woman can capture this feeling it is because, almost always it will be true.Rory Gallagher was a musician above all "Emotional" besides being brilliant in guitar, still played Sax, Harmonica, Banjo, Fiddle, etc ... A true musician with roots, never let himself be taken by the vain ways of Rock, he preferred to continue Outsider, and to build an honest and spectacular career. America, unfortunately, you know very little, and I am sure that at each of your auditions, you will discover one of the greatest guitar giants of all time .... Listen to "I WONDER WHO" from the legendary album "Irish Tour 74" and be thrilled from beginning to end. ... And look, it's just an aperitif ... Greetings from Rio de Janeiro.

[@johnmccann8319]

Me too.I saw Rory twice in concert in Dublin.He was right there at the top.He ,WAS the all round man.He was a humble genius.God blessed him and gave him to the world,now he's got him back.💚

[@deborahcornell171]

I saw Rory live in the early 70's. He should be remembered more. Everyone knows the other great guitarists I've seen in concert...Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Walsh, others too. Happy to have finally seen Brian May just last year (finally!). Brian loved Rory & spoke of him recently & his admiration for him. I agree with our dear Dr. May...Rory Gallagher deserves more recognition.💙🌿💚

[@andrea14830]

Rory is gold

[@terrybarton1604]

There's nobody but nobody plays slide guitar like Rory. Legend/Genius ☘

[@OffTapLife]

Amen to that Terry!!😊❤

[@1Moonchild]

Gone too soon, but his brilliance lives on. His interpretation of the blues was so pure. Whether acoustic or electric his musical connection with fans was intense and sincere. Whatever he did touched my soul. Rory's band: The late Lou Martin on keyboards & late Rod de'Ath on drums who were with Rory from '72-'78 & Gerry McAvoy on bass played with Rory for 20 years.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

When I saw them in 73, there were people who drove to the concert, when they pulled over at the service center near town, there was Rory and the band in the center as well, getting some food and some gas for the vehicles! People recognized him and chatted with him. Very real down to earth folk.

[@daviemcf]

@@StephenMarkTurner Rory always had time for his fans!!

[@guyobhf6273]

I was fortunate enough to see Rory live on 3 occasions. The first that got me hooked was at an outdoor festival a bike stadium in Frankfurt, Germany in 1973. The next two times were at a club called Mississippi Nights in my hometown in '76 and '77 or '78. Since no one had ever heard of him, I was able to plant myself right at the foot of the stage. WOO HOO!!!

[@trevorhoward2505]

rory gallagher is a legend

[@mikephalen3162]

I saw Rory around 1991 when he was promoting "Fresh Evidence." He played a small club in Tempe, Arizona. There were easily fewer than a hundred people there. It's a crime that a guitarist of his stature didn't draw a huge crowd.

[@walterotte3478]

Thank you so much for your presentation.But most of all your reactions...are lovely! You are now an official Rory fan! To be honest, you brought a tear to my eyes... It is awesome to see how (even after 45 year) his skill and grooves still touch people all over the world! I was 14 when I saw Rory first (in 1971, I was 14y old then) and I am a lifetime fan...I dedicated a song to him (but that's another story) Thank you again Nora.Greetings from Belgium, Walter

[@ramspace]

Faith Chase, it is so nice to see you jive to Rory's music. More power to you.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

Rory was maybe the greatest ever. He was undeniably awesome!

[@regwilliams6952]

Was at Hammersmith Odeon London January 1977. There was only ever one Rory, never be another. Apparently played legendary gigs in Canada, played until his fingers bled. So sadly missed. Have his picture on the wall since the day he died.

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

I was there too man ..What a gig the encore he did blew me away..he played like a god ..I got to see him 4 times , 3 times in Ireland..magic memories. Sadly another "death by doctors".

[@maryboylan3093]

I was so lucky to hear Rory play in Dublin a long time ago now he was amazing gone to soon.

[@chrismcdonnell8297]

Saw Rory on St Paddys day 1980 in London. Amazing man. Sadly Rory, Lou Martin (piano) and Rod De'Ath (drums) all gone now. Gerry McAvoy on bass still rocking out.

[@picknick3591]

Was that the gig at the Lyceum Ballroom by any chance?

[@chrismcdonnell8297]

@@picknick3591 It certainly was - were you there?

[@picknick3591]

@@chrismcdonnell8297 I was indeed. A very memorable night. The grande finale of 'A Sense Of Ireland' Festival of Irish culture in London. What better way to finish it off too?! 😉 Al Kooper jamming with Rory and playing some Hendrix stuff. I've been hoping that someone will make the recordings available sometime (I've even asked Donal Gallagher about that too!) Yes, there was a bit of a party backstage afterwards followed by a taxi drive over to Richard Branson's club - The Venue (Victoria) for a jam session - Rory, Gerry & Ted with some other Irish guys . . . They had to turn the power off to stop them playing! It was certainly a case of 'Too Much Alcohol' that night ! ☘🍀☘ Edit: I was also at The Shepherds Bush gig in '76 that was televised for live broadcast on the OGWT. T Rory's 28th Birthday - they carried on playing far longer than was televised . . . Best gigs to see Taste & the R.G. Band in London were always at the old Marquee Club in Wardour Street - I loved that place! The last time I got to see him was 29th October 1992 at the ill fated Town & Country Club gig in Kentish Town (he was ill by that time) & it was very sad to see him that way too.

[@chrismcdonnell8297]

@@picknick3591 Thanks Nick, thats a great reply. I only saw Rory live once and it was that phenomenal gig at the Lyceum. I am so happy that I got the chance and that it was such a success. You seem to have been part of the fun if you knew of the party backstage and the taxis to The Venue. How did you fit in? I would love a copy of the set list from the Lyceum gig.

[@marcelaoyarce5384]

Rory covered so many styles of music, and brilliantly. I appreciate your reaction video, as a die hard fan I really liked you. Rory was a musician to enjoy live, he loved an eye to eye relation with the audience. Try his acoustics, you'll be amazed. Well, now I see you did Pistol Slapper Blues and Too much Alcohol! Have a nice journey.

[@markmarley2556]

This guy was the real deal.

[@DocRockBaby]

Rory and the lads certainly had their groove on that night

[@richieflynn3894]

Rory is the man who gave Brian May his sound !!!!

[@kevinwoolner954]

I saw him live on 3 occasions, he was awesome !

[@chriso5374]

I realize this is a year old post/review and I've seen a few of your reactions re Rory. He was beyond brilliant, humble and a great,great bluesman. In case you didn't know, Rory played a mean saxophone as well. Saw him in Germany in 84 and 85. He is "by far" still my favorite artist. Contrary to what some may think he's sold 40 (ish) million albums and tons of material has come out in the past 5 years.... As his fans simply said: Rory,Rory,Rory!!!!!!!!!

[@garmit61]

I saw Rory back in the 70s at Reading Festival. Not only an all-round man, he was an all round virtuoso and is still an all round legend. As Jimi said, he was the best.

[@daviemcf]

"Rory is for real"....HE SURE IS OTL!!

[@franktriggs]

Love your reaction to Rory. When Hendrix was asked, "What's it like being the greatest guitar player in the world", Jimi said, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher". Another anecdote, when Rory played The Isle Of White Festival he was only supposed to do 30 mins because Jimi was on next, yet Jimi Hendrix watching from side of stage told the crew to let Rory keep playing, Jimi loved Rory. Rory Gallagher's band Taste ended up playing for 1 hour and 13 minutes.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

I love the 'sing into the amp' thing. Simple way to change the vocal texture. The 90s song by Canadian group Big Sugar called 'Hole in my Heart' uses the same simple idea.

[@tomoleary7935]

You really do need to listen to the LIVE version of SHADOW PLAY He turned down an offer to join The Stones - he was admired by Hendrix, Clapton BB King and Brian May. BIG influence on blues rockers late 1960's - 1990's.

[@philsdon8932]

Jimi Hendrix said that Rory Gallagher was the best guitarist he ever heard.

[@HelgeKS]

Saw him live in 1985. It was a shock to the system...read: "ears". Apart from doing stuff on that guitar I have never seen before nor since, he was freakin' loud, man! There are so many golden moments with him, most of which are on youtube! you may want to check out "Shadow Play" from Lorient 1994, shortly before his untimely death. He was clearly sick at the time. Wild stage antics long gone, but BOY did he unleash a guitar solo for the ages! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKS4fIp8oNKFq5I

[@f-ergo9670]

Great reaction ❤

[@paulherbert5548]

Rod DeAth's unorthodox drumming style works well with Rory's band.

[@william7108]

Oh yeah there are multiple multiple songs check them out

[@kevinmorse8814]

Try A Million miles away Rory Gallagher Irish tour 74 , got to be from the live Album.

[@william7108]

Got to listen to some Son seals

[@william7108]

Yeah but he's not the vocoding he's actually singing through the harp but it sounds like that yeah

[@william7108]

Check out Tattooed Lady that's a goody

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Jimi Hendrix was a fan of Rory

[@geraldherrmann787]

🙃

[@roblong3684]

13.. let them smoke drugs, then

[@roblong3684]

You don't pronounce his name right

[@edwardspearing5148]

Rory without Lou Martin.. Be like the Doors without Ray Manzarek.

[@valeriebarr5729]

Ah no, Lou was brilliant but every one of Rory's line-ups was outstanding and each was a perfect fit for where he was at musically at the time.

[@edwardspearing5148]

@@valeriebarr5729 now Valerie I ain't good for to have me self righteous humble opinions and sentiments.. Which I state without fear of contradiction... Called upon. I take "Umbrage".. Very expensive the prescriptions in this bleedin country.

[@valeriebarr5729]

@@edwardspearing5148 Oops, no offense intended. Watch out for that Umbridge though she's a nasty piece of work 😎

[@edwardspearing5148]

@@valeriebarr5729.. Umbrage Wells.. It's a one horse town kip.. Ain't worth 3 cheers.. All pots of hawly dawly tea n scones.. All fur coat n bumble bee speedos.