Rory Gallagher live (full show) | Rockpalast | 1976

[@gd3714]

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...

[@cynthiamarston2208]

What a thrill! He had magic alright

[@1blastman]

Great story!

[@1blastman]

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.

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Wow a hug from Rory 👍🏻 you lucky man

[@ReinhardFrisch-j7p]

He was such nice guy!

[@scottbarnett8090]

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!!!!!

[@stephen2934]

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]

@@stephen2934 probably one of the best showman I'd ever seen! Really miss this guy! I'm still rocking with you Rory!!!!

[@stephen2934]

@@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

[@randyschroeder1505]

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

[@stephen2934]

Àaio

[@MichaelInsinger]

Unvergleichlich. In heutiger Zeit wären solche Konzerte wieder Gold wert. Da ist uns ein großes Stück Musikkultur verloren gegangen.

[@henryh.3988]

Das kommt schon irgendwann wieder, leider Sterben die alten Helden bald aus. Bleib gesund Viele Grüße aus Nürnberg 👌🤘🤘

[@onetruthmediacompany]

Yeah, except in today's time, you would not get something this personal, pure, & unique ! They truly don't make music like this anymore !

[@senseblossomxxx5260]

@@henryh.3988 RG was unique in every way. Simply the best

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

@@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..!

[@senseblossomxxx5260]

@@lovewavesdriftingforever They don't make them like him any more. They threw away the mould...

[@cliffwheeler7357]

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”.

[@alexanderanfilatov4457]

Just discovered Rory a few weeks ago, got my first LP self-titled from 1971, so happy to find such a gem. God blessed man.

[@albertfrench2241]

Good for you man....check out the beat club performances

[@countycricklewood]

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

[@Juan-be7qt]

Prueba el irish tour y serás adicto de por vida

[@nygelmiller5293]

To Alxander. Late on the scene, on your discovery, perhaps - but great discovery, eh?

[@nygelmiller5293]

​@@countycricklewoodWow, you were lucky to have such cool parents - mine were not as modern as yours!

[@mikestecherart3595]

Back then this show was the best you could get in German TV. Rory was the only artist I know of who was invited twice! It´s obvious why!

[@gillan5]

We gave him a lot of airplay here in Germany. There were three magic names: Blackmore - Hendrix- and Gallagher. We loved Rory here in Germany.

[@tonyrobbins1665]

I would like to add Michael and uli to your list ?

[@markusknobloch4860]

I still do ! ;)

[@oborregos]

Well deserved , and yes there were tree magic names Totally agree ❤️🎶✌️☮️

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

❤

[@emiledejong2021]

Since those years we have NEVER SEEN this craftmanship/ virtuosity

[@capa31100]

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

[@jjvanleeuwen1634]

Cheers 🎶🎵🔝🎶🎵🎸🎼🎤🍺

[@Wolfgangfm]

omg, I saw Rory live 5 yrs before your parents had any idea of you👨‍🌾

[@ducky63]

F#*k me, definitely not Irish Country music. You do not want to hear that!

[@marcelaoyarce5384]

Never too late! My privilege about being old, seeing Rory in 1974 and falling in love with his playing at 16, cheers, from Chile.

[@ducky63]

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. ❤️🤘

[@2VicsRacing]

When he rolls up his shirt sleeves, you better watch out! Absolutely fantastic!

[@nancyortiz-surun14]

So true!

[@ernstwilhelmhausler2037]

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.

[@nikolas8088]

Ich bin 1980 geboren, bin irgendwie eifersüchtig mit eure Generation!!

[@RByrne]

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.

[@arlenesheffield1136]

YES

[@aaronaldrich1546]

A humble man, a monster on the guitar...

[@stephenkane2464]

:)

[@gabmar6554]

Such Musician doesnt exist anymore ... A great great guitarist, musician, bluesman , human being, heart , A real Soul !

[@stevecarter7001]

Rory was something very rare , a true master of the Guitar, any Guitar and also a great performer and humble man.

[@jimharris1356]

And a very good song writer. I love every one of his songs.

[@easystar123]

Absolutely brilliant. The great Rory Gallagher. His music will never die. Irelands finest.

[@rafaelbraga2751]

THE LEGEND OF BLUES GUITAR ! SUPERB BAND ! 🎸🎸🔥🔥

[@nikolas8088]

Special Thanks to Rockpalast Rory Gallagher and Band...

[@maurice19541]

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!!

[@stephen2934]

Yeppers

[@karenshafer234]

Love seeing the families in audience !! "Hey kids, you are going to learn some music...all of us together!!"

[@chezheron]

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!

[@RossoVerdeNero]

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 KZbinrs 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.

[@YaoEspirito]

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

[@joyceh2721]

Know how you feel. I'm an old 68 year old in 2021. Our love for rory never grows old .

[@karlmacrae4878]

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.

[@bigb457]

Thankful for the great time he companies my youth live!

[@MadMaxMiller64]

A friend introduced me to Rory's music around 1980. Thank you Detta Flade and may you R.I.P. together with Rory.

[@88pynogrl]

I’m 58 watching this for the first time! Lol! Man what a strong commanding sound on that acoustic guitar.

[@kieranryan4328]

In my opinion Rory truly was the greatest Irish musician who ever did it.

[@modestoney1577]

All the other great Irish musicians were virgins? crazy

[@kieranryan4328]

@@modestoney1577 compared to Rory they were practically celebate nuns.

[@modestoney1577]

@@kieranryan4328 XD i bet

[@DrLoverLover]

Brian Downey

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

Cork had a rock Star

[@audiofilbih1234]

The best white blues performer and one of the best guitar player ever!

[@BillLowenburg]

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. ☮️💚🍎

[@stevehatchett6636]

Thanks for the heads up on "Ghost Story" It's in my queue to watch tonite!

[@geoffpoole483]

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.

[@robinhowells159]

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.

[@henrikjohansson1734]

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!

[@neilangus4401]

Henrik Beautifully said

[@stevejeffrey11]

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)

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

@@stevejeffrey11 Yea.. a gentleman ; and just , kinda happened , to be…. a freakin’ GENIUS..!!!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Of course he was one of the greatest guitarists the musical gods gave us, but equally great was his soulful voice. Thank you for sharing.

[@RossoVerdeNero]

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.

[@kmlgraph]

Bass player Gerry McAvoy killing it.

[@daskitten1]

Gerry's one pile-driving bassist!!!

[@Phish1995]

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.

[@emiledejong2021]

Totally agree

[@gertandersen8317]

We have one and he is also play in Roch palads and he is still a live Popa chubby not forgotten ❤

[@marcwilluweit2558]

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????

[@jipes]

Absolutely fabulous these german TV live concerts were broadcast in FRance late at night but that was worth it to stay awake late

[@dmac2850]

The greatest musical artist Ireland has ever produced RIP Rory!

[@sonjawhite5815]

Woz e irish?

[@dmac2850]

@@sonjawhite5815 yes Ballyshannon County Donegal

[@juancml7850]

Solo de Ireland , yo diría mucho mas☯️🔯☀️♥️🏁🌍🌎🌏⛰️🌪

[@martynspooner5822]

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.

[@DrLoverLover]

Indeed. And what a great band!

[@stephen2934]

Yes sir gone to soon rip Rory he was the monster on that strat that thing sounded great Humm what year was it I wonder

[@stephen2934]

@@DrLoverLover thanks great baseman n drummer thay were tight man

[@smwrbd]

​@@stephen2934 says 76 in the title

[@zozoa1]

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.

[@bluengelmick2958]

I'm spechless, just outstanding, a genius at his best.

[@paulbgraham4936]

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.

[@fenderroyalpoet]

rod de'ath possibly the greatest blues drummer of all time.

[@ogrebattle22763]

People you are watching one of the greatest ever.... the boy from Ballyshannon County Donegal.....

[@esposoman]

I was 2 y.o. when this show was recorded. Watching this I know why some people say that Rory was one of the best guitar players ever.

[@romainbertrand253]

I love Rory Gallagher playing acoustic. Awesome performance.

[@floydzepplin1218]

Rory, one of the all time greats!

[@brainstain2904]

The best that ever was! Passionate, soulful,energetic ,supreme!

[@guy1900763]

Rory wipes the floor with Clapton.Period.

[@judithriggs4578]

Fantastic!! As always.. Rory.. bringing JOY!!!. Love ❤️❤️ to you forever Angel Rory. XO 😘

[@guitarman1477]

Agreed, different animal

[@denismguitar1552]

100%

[@e.p.4767]

of COURSE he does...

[@vKarl71]

Because Rory has soul.

[@mahesh29950]

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 !

[@theherbpuffer]

The album Deuce has aged best for me. That's his finest songwriting in my opinion

[@alexxela7552]

Amazing performance...Rory in the❤

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

Man, I can’t get enough of this amazing music!!!

[@guidogerdes248]

So ist das, wenn man den Blues in der Seele hat.

[@lillyk2315]

@@guidogerdes248 immer wenn ich die blues von Rory hoere beginne ich Zu weinen ich erinnere Mich an die Schulpartys

[@nikolas8088]

Lilly, wir haben so viel Glück und gelebt an die schönsten Zeiten!!! Grüß aus argentina.. ✊👍🚩💥🎶🎸🔥🍴✌💘📓📚🔋☎📦✉🎥📷🎧🎼🎻🎹🎷🎸⛄🎱🆗🆒🆕🆘

[@DrLoverLover]

😀

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

@@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..

[@daveb655]

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.

[@RossoVerdeNero]

A great summary. Couldn't say it better, myself.

[@malcevans5762]

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 .

[@stephenkane2464]

jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dominiquepaul6877]

@@stephenkane2464 Me too

[@tonybennett365]

One of the greatest, and yet unsung, guitarists ever...

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I've probably watched a thousand hours of videos of Rory in concert. I'm amazed at the rapport he had with his fans. Amazing.

[@damiengordon903]

Ever heard of Ballyshannon?

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@@damiengordon903 Is that the gathering of Rory fans?

[@fatoujatta7390]

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.

[@michaelweis4756]

RG playing an acoustic guitar... he truly was a genius! ❤️🎸

[@rafaelbraga503]

oh my Gosh! He is amazing! The best guitar player! Miss you Rory!

[@filledurock]

Each time I can see Rory play I got a big smile on my face :) thanks Rory you are the best !

[@GG-Wolfhound]

A Huge Smile!

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

Im smiling now🙂

[@denismguitar1552]

Monster performer, guitarist extraordinaire.

[@alexpaton2818]

Rory was my hero 55 years ago. Glad I lived through these times even if my number is nearly up. The footie was good back then and not ruined by money.

[@BishopGarnier]

I saw Rory Gallagher in 1983, I was 19 years old and it was a mémorable good time. From Colmar, France.👏😎🍷☕

[@bluesloverfr]

Lou Martin on piano is a REAL GENIUS !! That's all folks !!!

[@johnkennedy51]

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

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

He was a one off!! Great all-round talent!!

[@lesterpaul9657]

Nobody underrated Rory. What are you talking about?

[@johnkennedy51]

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!!!!!

[@KlausBurdessa]

I saw Gallagher with his group Taste in Wuppertal Townhall in the early 70s (for 5 DM). Off course with the old green/blue Fender strat. It was amazing. We loved him very much, he was very very talented. RIP Rory!

[@bertmaanders6679]

And thàt kiddies,is how you do it!! RORY-STYLE!!!

[@merenco]

Putting one on top of it at the end of Jack Knife Beat is just mind blowing!❤

[@stratdoc]

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.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

I was lucky enough to see Rory live, he was incredibile!

[@barbaravanwhy4564]

I will always love Rory thank you for the music

[@skeebatv]

Legend.

[@aeroschmidt67]

Happy Birthday Rory, pure energy. I was lucky to have seen him in the 80s

[@0815-t7y]

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!!

[@nikolas8088]

Da haste Recht!!! Kunst kann man nicht Vergleichen..

[@ricksegal3065]

One of the best. Influenced many guitarists.

[@AtomicMushroom1]

I love how he gave the same crazy energy every time he was on stage

[@sonjadietz5297]

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

[@HrTiedt]

Sonja Martens mijn held ook❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸❤️🎸🎸🎯👍

[@in1213]

Als kleinen Tipp (ist nicht Rory, aber wirklich gut): Vielleicht hört Ihr mal ein paar Stücke vom Kanal Impacto Vertical (auf Plattdeutsch aus Südamerika)

[@ROBOCLOSER]

love this bass player. great gig.

[@stephenkane2464]

one of my fav bassists

[@jjvanleeuwen1634]

Yes, it’s a beastie Bass player!

[@therapist6328]

Daaaaaammmnnn. I am awestruck. German crowd may not all speak English, but they understood every note.

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

seen rory a few times great days, sadly we lost him but with film he will live forever RIP .

[@douggauzy6258]

What a talent ! He wrote great songs - played others - and his voice complimented his music .

[@mchristr]

Rory in his prime with The Band. Such an honest musician/bluesman.

[@kencarr8385]

Rory slid right into the band in heaven way to early 😢sure glad he was here😊😊😊

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

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!

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

@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.

[@geoffpoole483]

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.

[@joyceh2721]

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. ❤👍✌

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

@@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.

[@joyceh2721]

@@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. 👍✌

[@neilrogers1027]

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

[@71mopartony]

I grew up listening to him.....No one can touch the Legend.!!!!!

[@zombywoof1015]

@@71mopartony they better not. That's be creepy if any did.

[@danielhaskell6431]

You and me both

[@robertmurphy5518]

Love that scat technique, authentic, and true blue, with some Irish 💚

[@betofogo17]

Rockpalast delivers shows with musicians in their prime. This is another example.

[@MsLEHMANN69]

RORY GALLAGHER, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN...!

[@marcoloayza1187]

The best!!! Rory Gallagher, great show, listening from Peru.

[@dancrowley5128]

That's great 👍🇮🇪

[@rogerwilliamson7161]

Perú:-)

[@nikolas8088]

Germany..

[@jdkerrmusic]

Wow! I just now discovered this gem of a musician! Anyone that thinks I have talent I will gladly correct them and refer this guy.

[@stefanschadowskowskaya]

I Saw this for the first time ~20 years ago and was blown away, didn't know him before. So I sat my guitar down and just watched this quite loud at night and bought records the day after ^

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

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.

[@elliotwright8996]

Brian may got his guitar sound from rory

[@derbyphoter]

Only one thing to say about Rory, simply he was the GOAT

[@theherbpuffer]

I'm only 30 but Rorys been my favorite guitarist the last decade. I hadnt listened to him much in years and it seems like he's being recognized even more and I'm all here for it!

[@emifidelisfidelis8408]

Bravo ! Rory forever !

[@dominiquepaul6877]

Fantastic!! What a nice big noise with just four musicians! I am fond of Led Zep which I happened to listen to when I was 11,discovered Rory Gallagher a few years later and today can say this band sounds as good or even better than LZ. Thank you WDR Rockpalast!

[@stephen2934]

I really wish I would've gotten into Rory g.long before he left US I was RAISED on rock and love n play all sorts of music but somehow I didn't find out just what a great man and guitar king and beautiful SOUL singersongwriter he was really he's a great different kind of killer MUSIC MAN RIP RORY G......YOU DA MAN ....

[@janlievaart]

Unforgettable Rory Gallagher. I first heard him in 1975. He went too early like Gary Moore. Let’s him not forget. Forever Rory!

[@richeaton7436]

Lou! Rod! ALL the lineups were great, but this is my personal favorite. (mebbe cause I saw it in '73, lol) RIP Rory, Rod, Lou, Wilgar, and Ted. Thank You! eta And, Thank You, Gerry! Keep waving the flag.

[@neilangus4401]

Ric That was beautiful God bless you for your thoughts

[@pjlogan386]

Yea saw them twice in national stadium dublin.never forget!

[@davidvallone1476]

Such a Beast on the Guitar.. one of the VERY BEST ever!! It was all about the music for him.

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

This is as good as it gets...True raw talent..Rory Gallagher genius

[@lillyk2315]

Τι όμορφος που είναι δεν χορταίνεις να τον βλαιπεις και να τον ακούς γιατί έφυγε τόσο νεος

[@hansoveberglund4077]

This is exactly what I remember when they send this on Swedish television 1976, and i was 12 years old. Amazing.

[@Hirogebra]

I love how happy he was to play the first song again. He gently said so to the audience with a little smile. Other top musicians might have told the host to piss off.

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

Not Rory❤

[@harwoods11]

Oh Yea 👍👍👍😁😁😁 This is just amazing. What a versatile musician.

[@Groundandpound431]

Legend and badly missed by those who feel he was the best !!!

[@stephen2934]

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

[@Phaidrus]

Rory amazing bluesman, the band is so tight.

[@jimharris1356]

No gimmicks, no attitude. All about the music. And good music.

[@AdrianMulligan]

Tight as f

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

Its insane how fucking good Rory is, and how he never lets that get him carried away.

[@marieke1903]

I felt in love with the guy, his wonderful band and his amazing music in the 70ties. In de Europahal in Tielt somewhere in 1977, I witnessed one of the most blues rock driven performance of my life!