Best live performance Rory Gallagher | THE WOLF HUNTERZ Reactions

[@jima3300]

There are good Guitar players, there are great guitar players and then there is Rory Gallagher. Nobody ever had more fun doing it than Rory.

[@seanlav8040]

No doubt

[@benwells8258]

The best ever.

[@taddei3912]

Rory is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He doesn't get enough recognition 🎸🤘

[@ToddGillespie1977]

I agree 100%

[@beastrace81]

5000% i loooove Rory Gallagher!!

[@androtaz1]

Amen to that. Rory is my #1 of all time.

[@WillsChild]

Saw him live 2x hope he has his own stage in the afterlife, I will be in the Mosh pit, Jay in one hand pint of bitter in the other

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

Correction, he's THE greatest guitar player of all-time.

[@MisterJ56]

Not just a musician, but a legend. Got statues and streetnames in Ireland. Great loss (as so often) at a very young age. A reactor Roy Murray said: didn't get enough recognition. Another example of an underrated musician: Roy Buchanan !

[@dancrowley5128]

@mags jay before it closes

[@timheavyable]

Has a street names after him in france.

[@griselame]

I totally second Roy Buchanan. His Royz Blues from 1976 live in Austin performance tells you everything you need to know about the genius of the guy

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

I agree about everything except that Rory didn't die "at a very young age". He was 47 years old when he died in 1995. Of course, too early but not young.

[@MisterJ56]

@@michaelkarlsson5966 Perhaps not very young but 47 I can't call old, so let's call it YOUNG.

[@ptos8262]

Love that you reacted to Rory. He’s the guitar players guitar player who doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Old school in the house...

[@jillgriffiths3803]

saw rory when i was 16,have,nt recovered,and never will

[@alecfed]

I saw Rory live, twice. He's on my list of greatest concert memories.

[@catherinetiernan5888]

Rory the BEST EVER. My oldest Son named for him. Most underrated guitar player. He is a gift from Ireland that just kept on giving.😅❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Idefixu]

"Tattood Lady" and "Moon Child" are my Rory favorites. Is that called the Chuck Berry Duck Walk, the one leg thing I mean?

[@michaelwaller7365]

Rory was called the only man who could get Catholics & Protestants in the same room.

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

Belfast was quiet when he came to perform. Only Rory's performances and Barry McGuigan fighting would bring everyone together.

[@RossoVerdeNero]

Sorry, mate, but whoever said that was just looking for a cheap sound-bite. Rory was born in Donegal, brought up in Cork, but never stopped touring Ireland, North and South, during the dark days of The Troubles. So in one respect, whoever made that statement wasn't wrong, in the sense that music fans didn't give a crap which part of the island he came from or what Church he was dragged along to as a kid. But to say he was the ONLY man? That's just hyperbole. I'll give you two examples, although I could go on... try Stiff Little Fingers... Belfast punk band, formed in 1977, revered and promoted by the late, great John Peel, lived in a city torn apart by sectarianism, but reacted against it, as did their fans. I'll also give you a sporting legend who brought the people together: Barry McGuigan, the Clones Cyclone. (That's pronounced Cloh-ness, by the way, for those who might think his nickname made him some sort of android). World Champion Featherweight from a small town just south of the border. I was in a sporting club in the heart of what could be called Protestant East Belfast the night he won the world championship. The place was going mental. Some things transcend politics and bigotry, and the best examples are often from music or sport. So yes, Rory played his part, no doubt, but there's a long list... 👍

[@marie-christinescutt7888]

😂🤣😍

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Friends told me they saw him live it was obvious he didn’t want to stop… 4 hrs later ….having a blast with Rory.

[@gerardvandooren2075]

The Master on guitar R.I.P. Rpry and Ted mc Kenna great drummer

[@iancrombie8862]

Saw him Live in Aberdeen,Scotland in 1977,first ever concert....AMAZING!!!

[@aprilsjoy107]

Brilliant! Saw him in the early 70’s amazing!

[@Adrian-ph2sx]

Just been MOTORHEADED' thank you Rory my God

[@timheavyable]

Shadowplay,1979, 10 minute of pure amazing rock and roll and his solo and stage antics are amazing. A pure virtuoso and electric,spanish, classical,12 string, ,mandolin. Pure artistry.

[@padfolio]

You need to check out Rory's performance of "I Wonder Who" from his Belfast show from '84 I believe.

[@GWard-hz5wj]

@padfolio Yes that's good. Everything Rory did was. But IMO the best performance of "I Wonder Who" is his performance in Vienna August 18,1978 under Rory Gallagher Archives on YT so give it a watch & enjoy!

[@kevingeeting4011]

Bad Penny live is simply bare bones kickass rock and roll!

[@alarmfannh]

Was extremely fortunate to see Rory three times, the last being the Fresh Evidence Tour. Still have the T shirt. A legend never forgotten.

[@timheavyable]

Love your reaction, greetings from ireland.

[@lynnbain4525]

The G-man lives in my life everyday, he made me pick up a strat at 10 & now I am a sessions player. Thanks a million Rory ....

[@victorlewis3251]

What a great tribute!

[@victorlewis3251]

NO ONE is better than Rory. He never gave a bad performance. He is also a fantastic acoustic blues man. His original songs run the gamut from witty to gritty to thought provoking. EVERYTHING he played was infused with energy, imagination and amazing technique. In Ireland he is considered a national treasure---literally.

[@benwells8258]

And he was a treasure.

[@emmetnolan2329]

YES !!!…..our national treasure 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪

[@mikephalen3162]

RIP Rory Gallagher. He can never be appreciated enough.

[@pobsdad]

The best thing about a Rory gig was that the encores could go on longer than the show! I saw him 5 times including Reading 1980, and they were the best shows ever. Always left completely burned out!

[@FenderTele]

I'm with you Neil about the encores I still have the memories of Rory ripping into 50s rock and roll real obscure stuff like sea cruise!!!

[@bid84]

Ireland greatest export alongside Guinness.

[@BritishBeachcomber]

I'd give all the Guinness in Ireland to hear him play again.

[@mrsmith4787]

@@BritishBeachcomber I'm with you. I miss him so much. I was lucky enough to see him in 73 and 74.

[@michaeldonaghey]

@Alan B Gary Moore and Van fans might disagree.

[@edford9893]

@@michaeldonaghey I once heard someone from Ireland refer to Van Morrison as "Belfast's surliest Son". But yeah, Gary - solo and with Thin Lizzy, Van and Rory are artists that get cranked whenever they hit the speakers - every single time! And even though I'm old, I still crank the Cranberries. And I know there are many others.

[@vir3999]

Thanks for that flashback, Rory R.I.P.

[@richardparnell7584]

Saw Rory live three times. Loads of fun and f**Ken loud. Was a bit deaf for 4 hours after the concert.

[@dancrowley5128]

Well done wolfhunterz, you have given us access to your music as well 🙌

[@jamesnolan4412]

In my youth, Rory Gallagher, Horslips and Thin Lizzy were my go to favourites. To this day, three of Ireland's greatest!

[@bobgarr6246]

On this performance, Rory was on fire, the guitar gods were moving his fingers to every note with perfection. Simply FLAWLESS.

[@garysheffield5445]

Live in Madrid was also a great performance by Rory

[@MrTortureneverstops1]

I saw him live on stage 2 times in France 1979-1980, UNFORGETTABLE !!!!

[@gerrymcentee981]

That battered 61 strat most of the varnish peeled of from sweat sounds like heavens harp or Satans battle axe in the hands of the Greatest of them all Rory G

[@andypace2233]

Rory was the best.saw him on a number of times. Most underrated guitarist ever. RiP Rory. You will never die.

[@raymondcote2913]

Saw him 4 times, the BEST...

[@mcn6447]

He surely loved playing that guitar

[@rutgersplague4595]

Do you read me, rock goes to college 79 live, check it out to hear Rory's guitar wail

[@williamweiss6128]

Just a great natural player full of emotion. Shinkicker love me some Rory!!

[@HelgeKS]

Fantastic...but by no means Rory's "best". Gallagher to me is the greatest guitarist ever. Saw him back in 1985, Loudest assault on my eardrums ever. Great that you reacted to him. Please do some more!

[@BritishBeachcomber]

But Rory didn't need loud. He could make that beat up old Stratocaster scream with just a Vox AC30 amp.

[@victorlewis3251]

I saw him in a small venue in Denver. He LOVED playing. He loved us for coming and appreciating him. The only other performer I ever saw who gave as much as him was Janis.

[@jillgriffiths3803]

saw him when i was 15,never seen better,god must go to the best gigs,thx Mr G

[@cjmc123]

Check out 'Souped up Ford' from BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test. Excellence.

[@michaelrenzi4813]

I saw him in Boston twice Best shows I have ever been to

[@northlander4370]

Jimi Hendrix ...unreal guitarist , as was Stevie Ray , as is Clapton and Page.....Rory was the best PERIOD!! R I P

[@victorlewis3251]

Here, here.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

There are many "GOAT"s... Rory is definitely one of them!

[@myoldmate]

The sheer energy of this performance is a joy to behold, 5mins of headbangin' heaven and guitar greatness that really should be heard at full volume preferably whilst driving with a car full of people all digging it. Like in Wayne's World with Bohemian Rhapsody. Planet of Women by ZZ TOP also has this effect on me.

[@stevebeardsmore3303]

I saw Rory quite a few times and every time you would think it was his farewell performance he put much into it.

[@RobertErnestLewis]

Careful now .. you have opened the door of Legends. Rory Gallagher was a hero of a guitarist, song writer, vocalist and artist. There are more ... you will find them soon !

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Rory had heart. And soul.

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Glad you did this. It’s just incredible.

[@margaretgreen5263]

Whooo Hooo! That was awesome! 🤘🏻❤️

[@andymeekison123]

My hero. Rory was always 'all in'.

[@carlosibarra4041]

GREAT TALENT! GREAT GUITAR PLAYER! RORY GALLAGHER! AWESOME 👍

[@patrickdoake6022]

Gives me the chills watching, Rory you are one of the greats ✌️1️⃣

[@paulkazakoff9231]

This song comes off the album Photo Finish. Can't go wrong just a solid rockin' album from start to finish.Recommended !

[@jackolantern2082]

Even better: 2 live tunes you need to watch: Off The Handle, and Bullfrog Blues!!

[@michaelcolton4593]

One Word AMAZING!👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnned4848]

Okay this was a lot of fun. Subscribing

[@becknader2337]

For sure one of the three best of all times!

[@alfietyrrell3343]

Lov Loved Rory beautiful Guy a legend lucky enough to have seen him from later 60s he's like a family member God bless you Rory 🎸

[@griselame]

Roy Buchanan is another legendary guitar player who needs more love

[@brenkelly1474]

Just a hard working man.. having fun whilst doing his job.!...what a musician..what a human....the greatest.!😁

[@FenderTele]

Greetings from Ireland your reaction right at the start was so cool it was like wow where did that come from Rory from a standstill to full flight in seconds!!!! I still get goosebumps from the energy in a packed out Ulster Hall right from the first riff. Rory was such a humble guy ,you could meet him walking down the street and he had the time of day for you. Check out the film Irish Tour 74 it's amazing!!

[@strawdog9964]

"Nice one Rory, nice one son, nice one Rory, lets have another one"

[@silverash63]

The best EVER

[@shoemaker688]

Loads of great songs from Rory. Keychain, Philby, Shadow Play of Bullfrog Blues. Try them may friends.

[@barbwatkins3676]

So lucky to have seen Rory - the most incredible guitarist EVER! So dynamic live..totally mesmerising.. no-one can hold a candle to him imo. Wish he was still here making his awesome music. Best of all, he always makes me happy just listening to him. Still, after all these years, so deeply missed. There will NEVER be anyone like him..

[@827dusty]

"Rory Gallagher is one of the best Rock/Blues guitarists the world has never heard of." A quote from maybe the Best to ever pick up a guitar himself, Jimi Hendrix on Rory Gallagher. The two met way back in 1967 in England in a small Dive Bar, when Jimi had just come over from America, to form his new Band,"The Jimi Hendrix Experience," with Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding. Jimi and Rory had a very similar style, (raw and gritty) and I think they felt a sort of "kinship" with each other. Rory truly, wasn't in it for the fame and fortune, he loved playing small venues in an intimate setting, so he could give his fans the best experience possible. I'd put him at #2 or #3 respectfully behind Jimi, Johnny Winter. Stevie Ray Vaughn is certainly in the mix somewhere. Rory is a fantastic guitarist.

[@MichaelBrown-dv1pm]

Love Wayward Child on Stagestruck album please listen to or play this....mesmerising....mik

[@371francis]

Pure talent. Just 100% pure. Rock on Rory and RIP.

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

it´s only rock and roll, but i liked!!!!! Geniusssss

[@paulocarvalho6480]

As far as I know, the story goes like this: a reporter asked Jimmy Hendrix how did it feel being the best guitar player in the world. Jimmy responded: I don't know. Ask Rory Gallagher. This made me think that probably no guitar player wants to be the best, or they accept that someone else is better. In any case, they were 2 sacred monsters with a guitar, and most definitely gone too soon. Love your reactions, always so intense and legitimate. Kinds regards and lots of love to you all. Stay safe, we need you here. 👏👏👏👏

[@kurtrusselltownmassacre6802]

I mean this is the story that I tell that I heard from my friend who heard it from his father who heard it somewhere. But I have no idea is it really true or not because I have never seen any written articles / the actual video of this thing being said but it's also all over the KZbin comments so I guess it's a well known story. But true or not, Rory will always be the best guitarist ever in my book.

[@lynnbain4525]

@@kurtrusselltownmassacre6802 Jimi & Rory played at The Isle Of Wight Festival, so both were shy and bashful but Jimi did say those words. And Rory called him the master of the Fender, both were different players .

[@BritishBeachcomber]

I was there, just 16 - Isle of Wight 1970. Rory and Jimi live at the same gig. Mind blowing.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

@@BritishBeachcomber I wish I could have been there. It must have been one of the best shows ever. Portugal usually is not one place where big events take place.

[@BritishBeachcomber]

Rory was in Taste at the IOW 1970. I also saw him at The Crystal Palace Garden Party, London, in 1971. Solo with his new backing band. Elton John and Yes were there too.

[@Jaunt1able]

His song ‘Bad Penny’ is a masterpiece

[@scottviverette14]

One the greatest slide guitarist ever have a nice day 😉 😊

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

Irish Legend I saw him Live in London in 1987 at the Hammersmith Odeon my Auntie wanted my Wife and me Rita to go to an Irish Ceili, no no no I went to see the Man Rory oh what a night.

[@BritishBeachcomber]

First time I saw Rory, Isle of Wight 1970 - best festival ever. Also Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell and too many others to mention. Changed my life forever.

[@kevinwoolner954]

I was to see Rory live 3 times he was awesome

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Before reaction really took off, I continually spammed it with Rory tracks, and prog rock, so good to see you young generations getting into it all over again. My generation had the Beatles, Rory, zeppelin, prog rock we were so honoured, we thought it would always be like this, it’s great it’s not gone. I saw a lot of them live. Like heavenly experiences. Really.

[@michaelfoster5577]

Try and find a live version of “Bullfrog Blues” or the live Wiesbaden performance of “Shinkicker”. So full of energy and sheer enjoyment! First saw Rory live with his band Taste in 1969, then at the Isle of Wight Festival, then many more times in the 70s and 80s. Fantastic player and a really nice guy too.

[@josephranker5716]

I think "Do you read me" from Rock goes to college is better .. but that's me

[@jamesbrooks8757]

raw and pure. the definition of rock and roll.

[@nestoralvarez8035]

Rory Gallagher es unico....su entrega al publico era total, de las mejores sino la mejor guitarra del rock! Gracias por siempre.

[@Avetorro]

There is only one reaction to Rory Gallagher live...friggin awesome. RIP the God of blues and rock.

[@richardpierce7819]

In case you didnt notice Rory is notorious for switching pickups mid solo very unique style

[@hrfdude4234]

Rory! A legend! please react to his "shadow play" live

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

There's a great video of Joe Bonamassa playing Rory's guitar (yes, this exact one) during "Sloe Gin" live at the Royal Albert Hall several years ago. Rory's brother Donal met with Joe before the concert and offered to let Joe play it and the rest is history. BTW, the guitar looks like it's been through a war but still sounds EPIC! Do yourself a favor and check it out. Cheers.

[@loquayrocks]

you should see the video of Johnny Marr playing it, he was the last person I expected to be a Rory Gallagher fan

[@voysuelto]

The BEST guitarits

[@northlander4370]

Jimi , Stevie Ray , Eric , Eddie ....Rory , hold my beer !

[@pilargonzalez8442]

Fiiiiiiiirrreeeeee!!!!

[@coat.thik1]

You can do a reaction to Rory Gallagher version of Pistol slapper blues. Find a good version on YT because most of it plays only left channel

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Rory was “best guitarist in the world” - Hendrix, on TV

[@Seventysongs]

I think it is risky to certify something like ''Best live performance'', so as a fan of Rory since 1972 ... I am 63 years old .. I would like to suggest that you watch the concert at Hammersmith Odeon in 1977. There is this video here on You Tube.

[@markschattefor6997]

One thing is for shure RORY was only in it for the music and the fun, NEVER for the money. I will never forget the concert at the First Bluesrock Tegelen, they had to make him aware that he was playing much longer then they had a permit for. Second year the same, when Rory felt that click between him and the audience it was hard to stop him.

[@garytaylor6408]

When Jimi Hendrix was asked "what is like to be the greatest guitarist in the world?. He said ask Rory Gallagher. Enough said. 😁

[@garytaylor6408]

And yes there is a statue of him in Cork, Ireland, my home town.

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Being part Irish my Irish family would always play Rory.

[@sammyallen6331]

Awesome

[@waynewilliams1763]

Million miles away and Bullfrog Blues 👌😊

[@cmsmhp]

I'll give my right arm if you react to Rory's "Crest of a Wave"

[@hrothgar64]

Most other performers don't reach that level of energy after being on stage for 2 hours. This was the opening song of the set.

[@785boats]

This is where a lot of modern music comes from. Ahhh!! The purity af a 3 piece combo.

[@michaelhirst9220]

A true artist, his music was all he lived for.

[@kennyosborne3839]

One of the best ever Died at 48 years old what a tragedy RIP Rory you were a real legend King of the blues

[@tolkky7940]

Rory's my hero!