Rory Gallagher - Do You Read Me (Rock Goes To College, 1979)

[@deanfackrell488]

There was only one Rory Gallagher. Hendrix rated him tops.

[@999silverman]

Simply the best ✊️

[@371francis]

Christ he can play that thing.

[@vivianalyon3791]

Rory Gallagher, once heard, never forgotten.

[@margiewhitehead2453]

I love this comment..... Once heard ..... never forgotten ! Facts 👍

[@irland1961]

❤️

[@MrYFlyer]

@@margiewhitehead2453 himself and Phil.

[@bannork]

The foot taps, the heart sings, the hands fly in hopeless imitation. High voltage rock keeps you young for ever

[@mickknight6963]

Truth! ✌️😎

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

Imagine never having heard Rory before and listening to this assault on the senses 😅💗😊

[@MegaPetya]

G.O.A.T

[@timmothymonaghan5236]

The Best saw Rory Gallagher open for Rush Love Rory ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@finiangsheehan]

Rory was friends with Alex Lifeson!

[@derry3344ii]

Hi from Ireland we are so proud of Rory Taken too young . 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@KristinKali]

Hello 👋 from California! 🙏💕 You should be proud, & I agree Rory was too young.

[@phcoh]

You could always tell Rory had been in town,all the teenagers had to put up with 3 days of jaw drop.

[@redlead873]

Rory was an amazing guitarist, All he used was an amp and treble booster, no pedals, no tricks, all the sound came from his fingers.

[@rutgersplague4595]

That's why I prefer him over Hendrix and page any day, just raw talent and one of the hardest touring guys ever, played for the fans and never got above himself unlike other guitarists

[@atcycle]

Actually growing up I had no realization that he was relatively unknown. My cover band covered three of his songs and that was because they received regular radio play.

[@johnf6288]

Sorry lots of pedals.. you can find that info out easily online

[@michaelboyle5805]

@@johnf6288 where are the pedals? , look around his feet there are no pedals

[@bbb8997]

@@johnf6288 Rory didn't use a bunch of pedals

[@TheGoodOldDays-IsNow]

I didn't know him well, but 'encountered' him more than once in Cork, which is where I grew up. My older sister hung around with him in the City when he was there, and I was her 'involuntary' messenger boy: "bring this here", "bring that there" - Americans would probably use the term Gofor! I met him the first time - and thought nothing of it - when I was about 14 years old and didn't have a clue who he was. That says as much about the type of unassuming, 'one of the lads' he was as it does about my blissful ignorance. Sadly, it was many years later, when I went abroad, that I realised how big he was.

[@no-dt8mi]

This is what it was like in the 70s live man you new you were alive

[@jameslapham4326]

Check out his - and his band's - performance of 'Bullfrog Blues' at Old Grey Whistle Test. Unbelievable!

[@ronaldriis1023]

Thank you for your praise of my favorite guitarist. Not a household name, but guess what, some of these household names are overrated. Rory was the real deal. Raw, passionate, incendiary, no BS. R.I.P.🎸

[@frankdanner2785]

Rory forever..........

[@kennyparkin-coates3027]

Saw Rory a lot in the 70s/80s, one of the best, greatly missed, Im 65,still wear checked shirts,jeans,sneakers,and own my own Strat,reliced similar to Rory's.

[@stevenattanasso2003]

RELICED // Is that a joke ??

[@silasfatchett7380]

@@stevenattanasso2003 No.

[@llewelynchapman2104]

saw this guy live.left us well too early, bass player Gerry macavoy, no one holds a groove better

[@garmit61]

Best guitarist ever. Saw him at reading festival around this time and he was on for about 3 hours. Such a fantastic show.

[@rainerwaansinn]

Always great to see you young people discovering and appreciating Rory. I am from 1950. Don't forget Gerry McAvoy, who always (!) played bass for Rory. The drummers have changed ...

[@andypace2233]

Seen Rory live a number of times. He never disappointed. Rip Rory. Still love you.

[@alarmfannh]

Saw him a few times at the Paradise Club in Boston. The last time was the Fresh Evidence Tour. Still have the tshirt

[@chriso5374]

The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Rory!!!! The G Man himself.

[@Katsem]

Nobody plays with more heart than Rory. Then there’s his skill and talent. He was one of a kind. More people in the States need to know about this modest, kind musical giant.

[@claytongillaspy8847]

I’m here in the states and have known about Rory since the early 70’s. Long time one of my all time favorite guitarists! Rory should be in the rock n roll hall of fame for sure top 10 all time!

[@danielosullivan3110]

Irishman here❤️

[@VikingPadre]

@@claytongillaspy8847 I picked up on him with 1975's "Against the Grain", and then scarfed up all I could find. Got to see him twice.

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Most underrated guitarist in the world. Rory was his own man and didn’t bow to the biz. He wouldn’t play their game so they kept him down. Slash and Brian May etc love him too.

[@iancrombie8862]

Loved your reaction to Rory G...he is amazing.Rush loved Rory!!

[@loquayrocks]

Welcome to the Rory Gallagher journey of discovering some of the most amazing music you are ever going to hear

[@brianferris8668]

The greatest thing ever to come out of Ireland.

[@kurtzwar729]

The one and only Rory Gallagher. So super, soulful and mindbending. Rory owned the neck on that '61 Strat and was the first Power Trio band (Taste). Jerry MacAvoy played bass for Rory for over 20 years. If you want electric blues guitar that feeds your soul.....Rory is your man. Oh, the songs. He wrote them. His poor Strat was stolen and left in the rain for a couple of weeks. Still sounds killer plugged straight into his amp. Rory did it all with his fingers. So talented and so loved by his fans. Rory loved them back. Up close and personal. I love Rory Gallagher. My very favorite guitarist from across the pond. RIP Rory.

[@andypace2233]

The best guitarist I have ever seen. Started watching him when he was in Taste. Seen him a number of times and he never disappointed. The Rolling Stones wanted him when Brian Jones died. RIP Rory.

[@MrPnew1]

So glad that Rory never sold out and joined the Stones. He always needed to be his own man, not Mick and Keith's lacky. PS - Kristin, you are very cute :)

[@wielandschmidt1397]

Brian Jones isnt right, Rory should follow Mick Taylor.

[@tombelanovic7686]

I believe it was when Mick Taylor left.

[@jerrycoon3369]

He's awesome. The bass player definitely deserves an honorable mention too.

[@spacecowboy_1962]

"Gerry McAvoy" and yeah, he really gets into it too. He's still alive as of 2020.

[@jonnyhoy7257]

And playing mightily with Band of Friends......

[@w4447]

definitely got the groove going and supported the solos. Just listen to his power and fill ins going up the neck of his bass. Awesome!

[@robertcooper411]

With the late Ted McKenna on drums.

[@BrianLiddy-dy3vf]

He had that talent in Ireland of the 70s. Repressed by the Catholic Church. Ruined by war and a sense of being second class. This guy made being irish mean something. Genius on acoustic and guitar. never sold out for anything. And weirdly for a rock god, an absolutely sweet man.

[@keithlegge6848]

I recommend you view and react to Walk on Hot Coals from the Old Grey Whistle Test broadcast it is absolutely amazing.

[@evypoli6328]

Welcome to the LEGEND Rory is! ❤️ you have to check out Irish Tour 74.

[@robinfereday6562]

That night Rory was at his sublime best the whole concert is just a masterpiece of music in my opinion his best concert ever to be recorded

[@andrewmorton9327]

Best live act I ever saw and I saw a lot of the big names including Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.

[@Ian24s]

Rory

[@vladanmilovanovic5147]

Love Rory. Underrated genius

[@marcellino1956]

been a fan since 1974....saw him 6 times

[@countycricklewood]

Saw our Ruarì back in 1978 at Shepherds Bush, brought along both my Irish parents as well. Was so good to see the smiles on their faces from an older generation of Irish, whose musical taste was more Dubliners and folk. He was brilliant that night as he was everytime on stage!

[@ScottMason-ss8ww]

One of the best ever. Allk that sound with the volume only! No pedals or arm, truly amazing!

[@voysuelto]

The best guitarrist in the world and outer space

[@senseblossomxxx5260]

You got it, exactly

[@michaelrenzi4813]

I saw Rory 2 times in Boston in a club called The Paradise. He never sought fame he just played his heart out. Rest In Peace Rory

[@leonardgaffney697]

Watch the concert. Shadow play will blow you away. We adore Rory in Ireland. Our hero.

[@alarmfannh]

First heard Rory when I was 20. Well 40 years later his music is still cranking from my house, my truck and when I camp… my tent!

[@terrybarton1604]

Rory G at his best as always live.Saw the man 3times and believe me there ain't no one but no one better on a stage. Master guitarist and just a top top guy.☘

[@gcofield4498]

Rory is the best live..that's where it counts.Thanks for the great reaction.

[@nekite1]

I had the privilege to see him live in Southampton (UK) back in 1980. Amazing experience.

[@doniehurley7634]

One of the greatest guitarist ever died way too young I'm glad I had the privelege of seeing him live in cork what a legend

[@williebrereton4640]

Rory galla her is how you pernoce it, best ever musician to come out of Ireland

[@garethhawkins4710]

Pronounce is how you pronounce it

[@johndoyle2397]

Not exactly the greatest thing to come from Ireland but certainly the greatest guitarist the world has ever seen

[@edge2sword186]

His influence on so many big name players is unreal I like the way he adds his own type of marching music to the story line . The Cat has aa fantastic natural beat add to that the just plain explosive talent on display . That's why they call him the "G " Man !

[@michaelfoster5577]

I was lucky enough to see Rory with his band - Taste - back in 1969. Saw him so many times in the 70s and 80s, never disappointed. Fantastic guitarist, so much energy and sheer enjoyment, and a really nice guy too. RIP Rory - the greatest in my book!

[@Adam-kr7jf]

Seen Rory a few times back in my home city of Aberdeen, Scotland. The world's most UNDER-RATED guitarist ever ......... R.i.P Rory.

[@bertrandchristianmartinsbo8386]

Rory is the best👏👏👏👏from Brazil🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@andrewallen5471]

Rory was and will always be no 1

[@davidj6008]

:02:22 Don't mind the interruption Yeah, Rory's guitar sound was amazing :05:22 Yeah, you're really "Hearing" Rory Appreciate your analysis Yes, I'm three years late but I just found you Also, your are way easy on the eyes, so there's that...

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Sorry if I’m late. Rory cultist since the 70s here. Now go for the live versions of “I could Have Had Religion” and “Calling Card.” One of the things that made Rory so good was that he got his start listening to the old folk blues, and you can hear it in his playing. That raw, edgy tone in his guitar and his fluid phrasing have never been duplicated. Now go for Dire Straits, “Sultans of Swing.” Guitarist Mark Knopfler gets a totally different tone from a Strat, but every bit as good.

[@johncollins5552]

The Rory Gallagher Festival is held every year in his birthplace Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland. It's fantastic, over half the gigs are free over the weekend. Killer guitarists everywhere. You haven't lived until you've camped out the weekend there .

[@mikegrime4553]

Saw rory 11times later 70s onwards...Manchester free trade hall, apollo, Palace and international 2...London lyceum, Leicester de montford, Loughborough University, Stoke. Always superb. Such a nice guy too, humble. Fantastic. The best.

[@margiewhitehead2453]

He's got 3 members in his band ! Him ....the drummer and the bass and they absolutely rip it everytime . Girl you have got one good ear for music ! And I truly respect you and your wisdom of what a true musician really is .

[@iancrombie8862]

Rory was a Genius..left us too soon!😢

[@ianallen8305]

My kids grew up listening to Rory in the car. They never forgot.

[@citizenkane4831]

I remember the first time I heard Rory, It was from Rockpalast, broadcasted from Germany 1977. The songs I still like by him is, Going to my hometown, Philby, Secret agent and Bad penny.

[@strawdog9964]

Thank you for this,I was lucky enough to get to see Rory play live 3 times, 83 in Lisdoonvarna, 84 in Cork and 88 in London. "nice one Rory, nice one son, nice one Rory, lets have another one"

[@barblessable]

Like your "love and passion " comment .thats what came over joy and enthusiasm when I saw him live , sadly missed .

[@mickknight6963]

Rory had just a natural style, you can tell he played true to his feelings at the time! That's the only way I've ever been able to describe it. I started listening to him in the 70's, and was hooked. Always makes me pick up my guitar. Rory was true to his music and just layed out his soul without fear, man. Whew! Always good jams. Lord bless yall. ✌️😎☝️

[@RobertErnestLewis]

Thank our lucky stars we had Rory Gallagher to show how it's done !

[@mikthepainter]

The nicest person I ever met, he was a true gentleman and legend, try his version of messing with the kid or moon child

[@voysuelto]

Cloak and dagger ir brute force and ignorance studio session

[@Mathuews1]

Messin with the kid is one of my favorites too

[@alanmowitt9723]

Where Rory led others followed. He exuded passion and infected his audience. Once a Rory fan, always a Rory fan. Get a chance to watch the Madrid gig from 1974. Rory at his sublime best. The band tight as always. RIP

[@silasfatchett7380]

Amazing watch it on screen, but imagine being there!

[@stevenmccart709]

I seen the man countless times and he gave 100% every single time. Every show was awesome ! I even saw Rush open for him . He usually played mid sized to small clubs.

[@danielosullivan3110]

My favorite ❤️

[@garryokeefe1605]

Like Gary Moore another one-off, the 'G-Man' never failed to get the crowd going, wonderful soloist and song writer, played with his heart and not just his fingers, one of the greatest live rock/blues masters, for many the best. Rock on forever Rory.

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

You nailed it. Two of a kind Rory & Gary

[@stephenodonnell8023]

Gary Moore overrated

[@Dreyno]

@@stephenodonnell8023Cool. Throw up a video of yourself so we can see how it should be done.

[@privateprivate4378]

Gary Moore's biggest problem was that he thought if you threw in a half a dozen bad notes you were 'playing jazz'!!!@@stephenodonnell8023

[@mojobag01]

I was lucky enough to see him in the mid Eighties and he wore the audience out - a one of a kind musician.

[@stevebeardsmore3303]

Saw him a few times every time you would think it was his farewell performance he put so much into it.

[@pathfinder1273]

I first heard of him in 1970 but for some reason never gave him a good listen. Eight years later I was living on an island in the Indian Ocean and one lonely evening I decided to buy some cassette tapes to listen to. They didnt have much selection, but they did have some of Rory's, and I remembered his name and thought "Why not?" I bought his first and also Blueprint. After one listen to "Sinner Boy" I was a Rory fan for life. I went back the next day and bought Calling Card, Tattoo, and Against the Grain. I have no problem seeing him as the greatest guitarist ever, although I think it is impossible to really determine that. But what sets him apart is not just his skill - which is equal to anyone's - but his total absorption in both the music and sharing with his fans. Its no secret why his live albums are considered his best - and I usually dont buy live albums, but I did his. On Live in Europe, he absolutely rocked the joint with Going to My Hometown playing a God-damned mandolin. During the "civil war" in Northern Ireland, only Rory went on tour there, for the sake of the fans. His beat-up old Stratocaster had to have the guts replaced because they rusted, mostly due to the amount of sweat he generates in every concert. And while most artists have a legion of security keeping the fans off stage, Rory often went into the audience and played. Greatness is not just ability to do something, but to do it consistently, to do it to a great degree, to make it enjoyable for those sharing in it, to inspire others, and to do it selflessly. That was Rory Gallagher.

[@MrWishud]

I saw Rory whenever he came to Wales. Genius. He turned down the Rolling Stones, preferring to do his own thing. So much passion in his playing. Always, always great gigs. I so miss him. It does my heart good to see younger generations discovering such talent and loving it. Keep on rocking. It's infectious - in a good way. Haha.

[@willemdefouw3605]

Thank you for the homage

[@jpmcmotor6890]

Glad you found Rory our real Irish guitar hero. And a real genuine nice guy. Died very young. Auditioned for the Stones got the gig but then realized it wasnt for him and declined. He was lauded by many including Jimi Hendrix. His band was called Taste and it still exists to this day Bet you didnt know he was Irish! he aint canadian he lived here all his life

[@KristinKali]

lol, Hello my Irish friend! i did know about Rory because @SpaceCowboy told me! lol and I read about Rory at the end of my video... i bet you did not listen all the way through it.... im gonna get wee leprechauns to chase you down over there for not listening to me to THE LAST SECOND :0 jk but YEAH! I LOVE THIS GUY! wutta you know he is IRISH!

[@jpmcmotor6890]

@@KristinKali The top of the mornin to ye all out there in sunny californication begob shur wasnt i typin and listenin to ya at the same time and shur didnt i press the auld send button anyway and then realizin im an auld eejit and me hearin yer man tellin ye he was irish. Good luck to ye all now and may ye all get to heaven before the devil knows yere dead !!!

[@KristinKali]

☝️😂🤣😂🗣YOU ARE SOOO AWESOME DAMN IT!

[@jpmcmotor6890]

@@KristinKali will ye call.off the curse ye put on me with them leprechauns. Shur didnt i wake this mornin and theres six of them dancin around the bed. Me pot of gold is gone and one of them is gettin a bit too friendly with the wife for my likin

[@senseblossomxxx5260]

I have been a fan of Rory since 1974. Since then there has not been anyone as great as him. The best guitarist forever and most humble man you can imagine

[@marcelaoyarce5384]

Finally someone (really nice) reacts to Rory! I'm happy as can be, waiting years and years for Rory to be recognized, I thank you so much, better late than never. Forever Rory!

[@lulbir]

I was able to see him 3 times in Paris in 76, 80 and 82, he exuded kindness, he had crazy energy, it was a pleasure to see him. He's one of my favorite guitarists ...

[@KristinKali]

DAAAAANG!! You have seen some amazing talent!! kudos to you!

[@MrTortureneverstops1]

I saw him 2 times in Quimper France in 79, 80 I think. UNFORGETTABLE !!!!

[@rutgersplague4595]

I was watching ur face to see your expressions and it was brilliant, but I'm sorry even your beauty couldn't stop me from looking back at the genius of Rory 🤪

[@KristinKali]

Lol.. I’m not much of a beauty .. but Thankyou Friend.. Rory is a STAR that shines far tooo Bright!

[@rutgersplague4595]

@@KristinKali of course you are, and u got great taste in music so that makes the package even more attractive, but we're very proud of Rory here, and we got thin Lizzy so I think we're sorted for our own legendary musicians

[@robertrohde4579]

Where are your other reactions to Rory Gallagher! He is one of the greatest guitar players of all-time!

[@vladanmilovanovic5147]

Brilliant guitarist. Have a listen to the Album Top priority by Rory

[@Jonsey39]

My favorite guitar player ever!

[@dmac2850]

The First Fender Strat that came to Ireland Rory is the greatest RIP

[@laurentldoldi840]

I am happy that young people like you love Rory. I am 66, when I was 20 I purchased Stage Struck, wow! Then I saw Rory in Toulouse in 1980, amazing concert.

[@charlesgarvey1325]

Rory was a one off. Underated and many of the better known artists learnt from him. Blew every once else away imo.

[@827dusty]

Rory is actually from Ireland, Born and raised. He is in the top 3 guitarists all time. Hendrix, Johnny Winter and Rory. Stevie Ray is in the mix as well. Rory is a freaking unbelievable performer. We miss him very much.

[@KristinKali]

Thankyou for this information! I had no idea he could play the guitar so well! I just thought he could speak in rhyme & tongue twisters like nobody’s business!

[@JB-jz9ib]

Gary Moore is that mix my friend ,also from the island.IRELAND

[@18JR78]

They where a great band all together. Rory was an amazing front man and lead guitarist, but that bass players style needs some recognition for complimenting him flawlessly.

[@DocRockBaby]

Every single note Rory played was played from his heart and soul

[@NikoHL]

Lovely to hear you say such wonderful things about the late, great Rory Gallagher... I saw him live in 1978 in Dublin, Ireland.. It was incredible...

[@cahillgreg]

I saw him in Dublin in '78 too - in the national stadium.

[@NikoHL]

@@cahillgreg Yes, That's the one!

[@normanbrady1331]

This video captures the Rory Gallagher magic really well. The combined punch of the bass-lead-drums trio was just spell-binding when I heard and saw him play live as a 17yr old in Belfast. He was such a special channel for this beautiful, ageless, timeless music. Rory reached back and brought it alive again in his own way. Great to hear Rory’s magic appreciated by others.

[@bodyer2120]

Norman I was the same age as you around that time. (Are you anything to Alex Brady from the New Lodge?) I saw him in the Ulster Hall in 1969, 70 and 71 or 72. All my mates were into hash and acid back then and we were massive fans and we got blown away with Rory's playing. After listening to this I'm away to listen to some of the cds I have of him and to relive the past again. No acid these days, though. lol.

[@jamesmather2839]

Welcome to the world of Rory Gallagher! This Rock Goes to College gig was three or four days before or after (I forget which) the first time I saw Rory and his band, mid-January 1979. Do You Read Me? is the opening track of the album Calling Card, which also happened to be the first Rory album I heard.

[@danny100ization]

We grew up in north of Ireland listening to Rory Gallagher, absolute Rock hero,to us,try also to listen to shadow play by him.

[@1Moonchild]

Great reaction! Thank you, Kristin for taking Space Cowboy's suggestion and checking out Rory. He existed to play, lived the blues and refused to let the industry compromise his vision. His live performances are sublime, but I equally love listening to his studio recordings - his acoustic stuff is also supreme. He really could do it all - self taught he played guitar, mandolin, electric sitar, harmonica, alto saxophone. His songwriting and singing are unique and outstanding. Hard to believe that I've been listening to him for nearly 50 years, was lucky to see him live on my birthday in 1978 - and I was never the same. Sounds trite, but it's true. He was that special. Worth checking out: Used to Be, In Your Town and Just The Smile from his Beat Club performances. Also, Cradle Rock, Tattoo'd Lady. He put out 14 solo albums - so much great music to explore.

[@tonetone7572]

saw Rory in 1973 i did not know who he was.. he opened up for Deep Purple at the time when they were peaking , Rory and his band were on fire and blew the roof off the place. he left the audience in a frenzy after doing an encore the crowd was standing on their chairs demanding more chanting his name over and over.. as good as Purple were back them he made it difficult for them that night. the next day i went out and bought everything he made and became a fan for decades

[@victorlewis3251]

Okay. Now that you're hooked on Rory, the next thing you need to listen to is 'Walk on Hot Coals', the Irish Tour album. It's even better than do 'You Read Me'. He put out a LOT of great stuff. He is considered a national treasure in Ireland, literally. There are documentaries about him. He was voted the best guitarist in the world in the early 70's. He's a fantastic acoustic blues man too. It's a brand new day for you, Kristin. You're going to love it;-)

[@paul1x1]

Best job in Rock and roll rorys roadie put the amp there ok we're all done lets go roll one no sounbar nothing not even a whammy on that guitar guitar to amp the best

[@alecfed]

I saw Rory live, twice. WOW! Rory was an amazing guitarist, and exciting to watch. Sadly, he received a liver transplant in 1995 and died later that year, he was 47. Listen to A Million Miles Away from the Irish Tour Album. And Tattooed Lady.