Why did no one tell me about Rory Gallagher? Bullfrog Blues (Reaction!)

[@gavdorrian4412]

There's a reason we have a festival in his honour every year. Top class vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and more importantly a person. ❤ 🎸

[@RossoVerdeNero]

Which festival are you talking about? There's one in Cheshire every year that I've been to.

[@ianmcnally7755]

Ballyshannon

[@daviemcf]

@@ianmcnally7755 Ballyshannon usually at end of May, Town of Rory's birth.

[@mikeking5435]

@@daviemcf Ballyshannon is the best, coolest most laid back festival in the world and all in Rory's name. See you there...again

[@LutzFriedl]

I was five Times in Ballyshannon, great Festival

[@NikoHL]

Saw Rory when I was a teenager in Dublin in the '70's. I'm in my 60's now and remember that gig like it was yesterday.. ❤

[@eoghancallaghy2634]

My mother and father met at the Dublin show on the 74 tour. So I guess I have Rory to thank for my existence.

[@NikoHL]

​@@eoghancallaghy2634 I was probably in the row behind... !

[@rickblackers88]

Rory was is loved by all rock stars in the old times. A genius!!

[@neil1390]

Every note played by Rory was so clean and precise, no one could match him, I don't care who it is, the best ever!

[@vandengrey6912]

Cant argue with your comment.

[@Jp19557]

Rory was king! He influenced all of his contemporaries and nearly every guitarist afterwards.

[@garyrowe58]

I was at school in the 70s, and at school he was known as 'the king'. The one and only.

[@1Toomey]

His pistol slapper blues on the resonator is divine also, loved this reaction Rory is one of my favorites and a constant inspiration

[@realdocloco]

When he died (way too soon), he had already sold 30+ MILLIONS records. In Europe, everybody knew and loved Rory during the seventies, even if he wasn't mainstream. He was the people guitarplayer. He was a poet and a storm on stage. The kindest guy too. Gerry McAvoy on bass, who still play with his "Band Of Friends" to keep Rory's legacy alive.

[@cooghoublaga7555]

My brother went to see him on a snowy winters night, the band got blocked by the weather conditions, Rory came on and played a 2hour accoustic set on his own and told the public to keep thier tickets and come back the following week when the band would be there, that's the kind of guy he was.

[@MilosBrajkovic-rc3ik]

Rory was a hero of my youth ( I am 65 now). One of reasons for that was his sincerenes and honesty. Thanks a lot for your touchy story. He is still loving in our hours and memory.

[@jamesmather2839]

I'm with you brother (I'm 60)@@MilosBrajkovic-rc3ik

[@hectorchavez3405]

It’s so sad to think about all these great musicians that left too soon , we really missed out on some incredible music.

[@markriobr]

He was known to be a really good nice guy. As a 🎸 🎸 guitar player we all know how great he was, great is not enough.

[@samandjennysambrook]

What a wonderful thing to do.🎸🎶✅ And he showed what a brilliant gifted musician he was doing a one man show...what a great story 👑👍👍👍

[@RonniePeterson]

Not even scratching the surface of this LEGEND. No one. I repeat no one ever stayed true to himself like Rory. No one like him period.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Him and Neil Young maybe.

[@cathalsurfs]

@@Michael-mm3fm Neil Young is on the take. That's about as FAR away from Rory, as you could ever get.

[@rastus666]

Rory was an honest showman and guitar virtuoso who did it because he loved it. It was obvious if you ever saw him in concert.

[@stuartblack6803]

Apart from ME I did.

[@helengren9349]

G r e e n y ❗💓💕

[@kylesage-clontz]

If you ask the average music fan who Rory Gallagher is, you'll get a blank stare. But if you ask a guitarist, they'll talk your ear off for an hour.

[@markriobr]

I'm 64 born in Brazil, when turned 15 music, Rock,,Roll , Blues came from nowhere . Had no interest in music, R & R, Blues meant zero to me. My life was surf, play football and tennis. Was Tumbling Dice or Rocket Man that reach and turn on my brain and ears . Got hooked in less than 5 seconds, start going to my friend home after dinner and listen his older brother records.When he was there was even better, he liked to turning me on with his music.Remember when he said just listen, turn volume all the way and the tune began to play. J Tull Aqualung. When I left had only one thing in mind, got to have a record player. Took six months to finally get it, six months that got to know many bands and solo musicians. Had my idols already. Jimi and J Winter start buying my albums, Went spend a weekend at a friend far from Rio to surf. There I met Rory Gallagher, my words UAU . Guitar was and still is most of any real music, something that tells me a person knows nothing about music. Ask about Rory, Alvin Lee and J Winter and they have no clue, was going to see Rory in three occasions during the 80`s. They were all cancelled, makes me sad, someone mention after Mick quit the Stones Jaeger tried to have him. He refused , to bad he would fit like being hand made. To replace a virtuoso only another one has a chance to keep the band on the same level. Moved to L A few weeks after turning 20, my English was please, thanks and bye. Some hard time for few months but little by little life started to improve. Got to see all my idols, even Muddy Waters.

[@SaxonsGlory]

Rory was one of the Gods of rock. Taken far too early and the world is a poorer place without him.

[@Panigale67]

I'm a guitarist 🎸and I saw Rory Gallagher live. and yes you're gonna be pretty spot on with your comment

[@DanHolmes-o9b]

I'm 72 but was blessesd at 21 to of had a friend that turned me on to him. His concerts in the 70s were absolutely phenomenal. You can recreate the experience by downloading Irish Tour 74( the video concert mirrors the album of same name)

[@samandjennysambrook]

That's correct,I'm a player,and Rory is up there with all my favourites...I remember going to see Eric Bell of Thin Lizzy fame.. and when he came on stage he announced that Rory had passed away and was dedicating the evening to him...I was close to tears, Eric Bell is also a brilliant original player and a really friendly fella.🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸

[@rainerwaansinn]

I feel sorry for you that you've never been to a Rory concert, you're too young. I'm 74 and I've seen him several times. Rory taught us how to headbang and sweat. Just awesome ...

[@ValDowding]

I too went to many Rory concerts in the 70s, so much energy and talent, brilliant!

[@blueslady70]

Bonamassa played Rory’s famous Strat many years later after Rory died. He knew and respected Rory’s music and his influence.

[@jimdez11]

One of my favorite albums (double) is Rory's Irish Tour '74. I was fortunate enough to see him live twice. His bass player was some huge madman with a red afro and yellow bib overalls. Like Ronald McDonald on acid. His twelve string work is phenomenal.

[@RossoVerdeNero]

Gerry McAvoy. Bass Legend. Played with Gallagher for years.

[@daviemcf]

@@RossoVerdeNero Never saw Rory playing a twelve string.

[@barbwatkins3676]

Best musician ever! Thanks for showcasing the incomparable Rory Gallagher. Saw him live twice in Australia..most amazing concerts, so dynamic, so freaking talented. Still so missed.

[@SidSidow]

VERY polite and humble!!!!! Love the guy.....

[@jameslapham4326]

One thing about Rory Gallagher was that he didn't insist on being the person in the spotlight. No flashy costumes and he fully shares the performance with the other members of the band. What a great performance!

[@svartmetall]

Something Mr. Bonamassa would do well to learn...

[@TheresaEssalhi-vl3yj]

I agree Rory was down to earth and very true he was brilliant

[@TheresaEssalhi-vl3yj]

yeah that's true he was brilliant

[@dingledav]

Our irish legend

[@myagcp]

I first saw Rory with Taste in 1968 as the supporting band to John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers at the Queens University Arts Festival in Belfast ( incidentally it would have been a shoot out between Rory and Mick Taylor, who later joined The Stones) Rory was one of the last bands I saw around 71-72 in Belfast as already mentioned by a previous poster. He played then at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. In 1980 it all opened up again after the 8 year hiatus. At the same venue it was none other than Dire Straits on their Brothers in Arms tour. Knoffler was like an alien from another planet. So congrats on your choices over the recent period. shout out to another Belfast guitarist of the late 60’s, Jim Armstrong, lead with Them(Van Morrison fame). He played our school dance one year with his new group, Sk’Boo. For a small country we’ve been blessed to have such great talent to see in local pubs and clubs.

[@patrickwood6464]

You've got to hear what he does on a mandolin on his song, "Going to My Hometown"! He's been my favorite since I saw him in concert at Western Illinois University in '76 or '77 with Ted Nugent & Leslie West of " Mountain". Rory & Leslie blew Ted off the stage, & he was good too!

[@dadmateryn8092]

Rory Gallagher was never mainstream but everybody knew of him back in the 70s

[@billfilice6408]

Yet his band Taste played the Isle of Wight Festival

[@Scott0526]

I saw him with Taste in the late 1960’s in Wheaton, MD and have been a huge fan ever since!!

[@davidbaker8483]

He was popular and admired in the 70s anyway. He had a gentle nature too.

[@mikegibson5022]

Great player and a lovely guy. As a star struck, blues obsessed teenager l met him I'm a pub in Camden Town in the early 1970s. Chatted about his blues heroes and even bought me a pint. A real talent, no side or rock star pretension to him whatsoever. Saw him play many times and the raw energy and virtuosity were unbelievable unbelievable RIP

[@TheBluebirdkev]

Mostly from the Old Grey Whistle test

[@markcoomber4876]

That was played totally live on TV, it was brilliant

[@edcastillo9342]

The legendary Rory Gallagher. His album, Irish Tour 1974 is a. must own. RIP....

[@desichambers7556]

This guy was the inspiration for many top guitarists who are still living today including Brian May from Queen. He was humble, quiet and very approachable and sadly died way too soon.

[@normankennith7919]

i thought 'secret agent' was one of his best songs!!

[@guyr7351]

In my opinion he also made two of the best “live” albums you can get Irish tour 74, and live in Europe. I had the pleasure of seeing him several times over the years always 100% performances with a great empathy with his audience. A lot of the time just a three piece band as well with Gerry on bass for many years

[@normankennith7919]

my favourite rory track is 'secret agent'!!!@@guyr7351

[@geoffpoole483]

@@guyr7351 I saw him live twice. Both shows were fantastic. Irish Tour 74 is also a DVD and someone has kindly uploaded it on KZbin.

[@guyr7351]

@@geoffpoole483 I have my own copy 👍

[@jannic_54]

Hi Sebs It's a little bit awkward for me, as a boomer and lifelong Rory fan, to hear youngsters talk about him as an "unheard of" guitarist. For me and a whole generation he was the GOAT, an iconic, humble, gentle and kind Irish bluesman, every guitar guy knew of and a light tower for all blues lovers. Rory "the glory" Gallagher may you forever rest in peace in the eternal heaven of blues.☮️❤️🎸

[@denisecronin5189]

I’m from Cork so of course we knew of him. I attended his funeral

[@johnkochen7264]

Rory was extremely generous to his fans and always took time to have a chat after a show. One such young fan asked him how he got a certain tone from his guitar. Rory explained exactly how he did it showing him how he set his amp and everything. That young fan was indeed one Brian May.

[@michaeldonaghey]

Do you know Brian was older than Rory'

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

​@@michaeldonaghey It's still a true story, confirmed by May himself. Rory inspired May, Slash, and many others.

[@nicholasunion4362]

I purchased my first copy of RG with Messrs McEvoy and D'Arth playing on the studio album "Calling Card", released in 1976 ...... do not hesitate, obtain a copy vinyl or CD.......after listening to this album for nearly 40 years it is fresh and ballsy and has easily stood the test of time......try "Secret Agent".RIPow Rory, gone but not forgotten,and thank you for "Calling Card".

[@GMacSPC]

Saw him several times in the Ulster Hall, Belfast in the mid-1970s. Absolutely brilliant guitarist and showman. Seek out his acoustic guitar playing - it's incredible.

[@alexhamilton4084]

I was lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher twice in the 1980s. I never met him but he was a sweet guy that really cared about people and would help wherever he could. 👍🏻

[@samandjennysambrook]

Took a girl on our first date to see Rory on the STAGE STRUCK tour, she had never heard of him!! We have been married 40yrs now and have 2 kids and 6 beautiful grandchildren... Thanks Rory..🎶🎸RIP DEAR FRIEND.♥️

[@ldethgaming]

Do you have any videos from that concert??? I am obsessed with that tour and other than the CD there is no other footage from it

[@samandjennysambrook]

@@ldethgaming The only memory is in my head,plus the concert programme I bought on entry...Rory was an Amazing player and never really got the recognition he deserved.🎶🎸🎶

[@kayhanlon9180]

Saw Rory think it was Dagenham Hall East London around 75/76 with my older sister.. Truly fantastic though its only now I appreciate what a guitar genius he was

[@Dilydaydream1]

My existence is thanks to philip lynnott........ parents met at a gig (pre thin lizzy days) in crumlin

[@samandjennysambrook]

@@Dilydaydream1 Amazing story...✅👍

[@StephanMcnally]

Was lucky to catch him a bunch of times when he came through New York great guitarist

[@patrickstowers2748]

Imagine Rock n Roll heaven now mate. The jam sessions would be unbelievable.

[@HD-ph1dc]

Saw Rory live in Cleveland in the early 70's, He was a truly great artist!

[@SaxonsGlory]

All I can say is keep exploring the music and legend that is, or perhaps was, Rory Gallagher, you will be so surprised to see just what an incredible musician he was. R.I.P. Rory, we will miss you forever. Along with Phil Lynott and Gary Moore, just one more Irish superstar.

[@BruceGates-o4g]

I’m 71 & just learned about Rory Gallagher a year or two ago. I LOVE his playing and, having read a few things about him, I admire that it was always about the music for him. No costuming or light shows, just playing like hell on wheels with great heart & soul. Rory Gallagher was a gift to the world & thank goodness for the invention of recordings!

[@anncollier2094]

You've just watched the greatest guitar player of all time, in my opinion. I saw Rory Gallagher at the Liverpool Empire in 1973, and it was off the scale. Never to be forgotten.

[@Isleofskye]

You are very lucky and I am very stupid as they were my concert going years from 1971 in London and I never saw Tory.

[@saorsa5]

Srv number 1

[@KevinRudd-w8s]

My biggest regret was not going to that concert because I thought there was plenty of time to see him again. Moral of this story, if you get a chance to see a band go and see them, don't put it off.

[@evertongreenham4847]

I was at that gig, if it was taste.

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

@@saorsa5 I've seen Stevie Ray. Jimi and Rory live and have to say Rory was my favourite :-) Peace

[@mojobag01]

The respect that the British guitar gods have for our Irish brother is remarkable and very rare. I was lucky enough to see him live in the 80's and his 4 hour show nearly broke me.

[@Dreamdancer11]

I think most europeans(at least) loved Rory a lot.......Iam from Greece and here Rory is considered a legendary guitarist.I think europe(at least most of it) loves Rory the way americans love EVH....

[@joesutherland225]

Yup saw him on a bill with deep purple in Vancouver bc canada in about 72 .incredible

[@dwightdhansen]

I ran into Rory by following a list of best live albums about 10 years ago. Irish Tour '74 was on that list. I had to listen to his entire catalog & I've been a huge fan ever since.

[@markriobr]

How can anyone not respect him? Great musician, laid back and genuine nice person

[@gordonnewton5493]

Ireland is part of Britain so what do you mean?

[@dannywhitney7166]

Rory's Irish Tour album one of the best ever made

[@daviemcf]

Definately Danny!!

[@damarmar1001]

His second best for me after Live in Europe.

[@markoliver630]

Enjoy. He was one of the best. No big ego. Never released a single. My favorite musician. R.I.P.

[@KateMaguire-Gamet]

Mine too. Irish into the bargain 🇮🇪

[@ronh.798]

Very glad you discovered Rory. I've loved the guy since the 1st time I saw him in Feb. of 1976.

[@dansernerkhi8995]

Like I just wrote earlier I'm 24h into Rory and already I recognize 5 great songs *Shadow Play' 'I fall apart' 'Tattoo'd lady' 'A million miles away' 'Bad penny' ... I wonder how many songs I'll be loving in a month?

[@petestorer2688]

I saw him live frequently through the 70s , absolutely magnificent on stage , what a lovely man ❤ RIP

[@redlead873]

Rory played a Tele occasionally, but his main guitar was an extremely battered Strat. You should also check out his acoustic stuff too. At one gig half an hour after he had finished there were still many still cheering. So Rory came back by himself with an acoustic guitar, and sat on the edge of the stage and played another half hour for them. He also opened for Aerosmith in '74, after he'd left the stage the 50.000 crowd were cheering for more, they started throwing bottles on stage. Joe Perry said. I remember it as the only time that we were blown off fair and square in true rock-and-roll style. That night Rory Gallagher was just too good to stop."

[@murdock8068]

He liked to use the Tele for slide.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I’m an an Irish Canadian, 66 yrs young! - Rory was my idol! His beaten up Strat and his red plaid shirt should be in the Irish National Museum! Peace

[@MrGettysburg44]

Music from the 70's. No autotune or gizmos.....just pure musical talent!

[@markriobr]

Pure raw talent

[@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb]

Rory Gallagher once broke a string, and carried on playing as he fixed it. Legend, and my late dads favourite!

[@johncarter21]

I've seen him do that too!

[@bernie_smith]

@@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb I was at a gig at Salford University 19.11.81 when he did that and I believe a certain Johnny Marr was there watching on too!! I was fortunate to see Rory multiple times in the 70s. Like your late dad, Rory was by far my favourite live artist back then. Great memories.

[@TopTenSite]

I saw him play several times at the Marquee Club in Soho London. He just loved to play. He wasn't interested in stardom, just playing his music. He was incredible as song writer singer and obviously as a guitarist. Yet he still hasn't made it into the rock hall of fame.

[@Billy-te4ev]

Hey just watched your reaction to Rory Gallagher, in my opinion one of if not the greatest guitarist ever, 1st saw him aged 15 in a small venue in my home town of Bristol England, saw him 3 times over the years, I've seen Jimmy page, Brian May, Clapton, David gillmor Peter Green the late great Alvin Lee God bless him, Gary Moore, all brilliant but for me there's only one Rory Gallagher, this is true when asked by music journalist what is it like to be the greatest guitarist ever Jimmy hendrix said don't ask me ask Rory Gallagher, say no more, keep up the great work take care English Billy.

[@stgirat]

Rory, Rory, Roooooooory! Frigging guitar god! Left us way too early! When I was ten, some 35 years ago, my uncle introduced me to Rory Gallagher and I was blown away within 5 measures. Miss you both!

[@JimmyRJump]

I got introduced to Rory's music in 1976 at the Jazz Bilzen Festival in Bilzen, Belgium. Saw him again at the 1980 Reading Rock Festival in England where I had a few beers and a long chat with him backstage. Lovable fellar and one of the best guitar players I've ever seen. Those include Gary Moore (solo and with Thin Lizzy), Ted Nugent, Alvin Lee (with Ten Years After), Michael Schenker (with MSG) and Ritchie Blackmore.(with Deep Purple and Rainbow). When Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the best guitar player in the world, he answered; "I don't know. You should ask Rory Gallagher...".

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Rory Gallagher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1974, the Riverside Theatre, one of my first concerts. Long curly hair, winning smile, trademark plaid flannel shirt.... I'm so glad I still have my ticket stub and reviews from our "underground" local papers. I think I was 15. He was an Irish 🔥hottie🔥, instant crush on the guy, and what a guitarist! 🌹RIP Rory🌹 You left us too soon.

[@raylangley797]

I saw Rory in 1973 in PHX. A,Z. That show he opened for Rod Stewart. Being my first live show to attend I wasn't ready for what I was about to see and hear.

[@shaneo2867]

I had the pleasure of seeing Rory a few times and before he died he gave an interview. The guy asked him, assuming that Rory had reached his peak , what next, what would you like to do now? The humble Rory replied “I would like to play the guitar better”. 😮

[@toecutter3100]

Finally you found him! Rory is one of my top 3 guitar players. And believe me, there are way more live gigs from Rory to blow you away. If you like search for "Shin Kicker", "Bad Penny" and "Shadow Play" best youtube videos are from Montreux Jazzfestival. This legendary irish guitar god is worth every minute of attention. Btw: You never noticed a player doing the slide like this? You should give Derek Trucks a moment of your time. Combined with the great voice of his wife Susan Tedesci i recommend "Midnight in Harlem"

[@sabrinapeters786]

I was so thinking about Midnight in Harlem. But had to be live with the long intro

[@filipkrause292]

Yes, live versions of these songs are awesome

[@talldarkviking]

Respect for your reaction - and opinion. Rory was brilliant. A one of a kind. So sadly missed. One thing... The second G in Rory's surname is silent. It's pronounced "Gallaher". I'm Irish - I know 🙂

[@MilosBrajkovic-rc3ik]

Thanks Irish, from Serbia.

[@partially_discombobulated9818]

Lol I came to say the same 😂

[@briansmith4251]

Unless you were fortunate to watch and listen to Rory live, you can't imagine the energy, virtuosity and sheer musicallity of this man. His slide playing was unbelievable and in your face! Miss him sooooo much!

[@danielroach1241]

I saw Rory twice in Berlin Germany between 1974 and 76. He was awesome!!

[@toastertwo]

lucky fu,,er

[@ewoe21]

RORY! RORY! RORY! RORY! RORY! 🇮🇪

[@RainerBosch-qy9fj]

I interviewed Rory in 1983. Such a quiet, humble guy. PS: He didn't often use a Telly. His main guitar was the famous "battered Strat" which is iconic. Fender released an edition of The Rory Gallagher Strat which you can still buy. Expensive though. Even used, around 3K. EDIT: For slide, Rory used old aspirin bottles. He bought them in NYC usually (threw out the aspirin pills) and would use the empty bottles for years after.

[@lindsaymac01]

You don't practice that, Sebs, you live it. My introduction to his music was his "Live In Europe" album a friend of mine had, and that was 50 years ago. He was an incredibly talented musician who loved what he did and had no airs and graces about it. Vale, Rory, taken far too soon.

[@CLIVETHE125]

Rory is one of the best ever .

[@Alfu100]

We saw him in Manchester UK in the 70s FABULOUS, during the show the electrics went down so he picked up an acoustic guitar and carried on. Saw him a few times after just great

[@davidbell864]

I was fortunate enough to see Rory, in his pomp, in Liverpool. I've never sweated so much at any gig, before or since. And never grinned with pure pleasure so much either. RIP an INCREDIBLE guitarist and performer.

[@richeaton5752]

👍 Time keeps on ticking... Going through a box of old ticket stubs not long ago. My first rock concert: May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top 4 bucks It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, BG and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and BG made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since. RIP Dusty, Rory, Lou, and Rod. Thank You! Keep Rockin, Gerry!

[@roadwary56]

Yeah man, I didn't hear about Rory until the 90s and thought, where the fk have I been. This will be the only time I have ever said this cliche, but Rory Gallagher was seriously underrated and under exposed because he was at the top of the heap in every way imo. Glad you found him and put it out there. RIP Irish guitar slinger.

[@jeremyfagner6808]

Rory is one of the best guitar players ever. My favorite blues guitarist/singers right now. So much great music and his acoustic stuff is amazing

[@sveinreinr4606]

One of the best. So fun to watch. :)

[@guyobhf6273]

I was fortunate enough to see Rory live 3 times in my life. The first in 1973 was at an outdoor festival in a bike arena near Frankfurt. With all the bands in two days, Rory stood out from the crowd. 2 years later, he came to my hometown playing at a club on the riverfront called Mississippi Nights. No one had heard of him and I was able to plant myself right at the foot of the stage. He came back to play the same club the next year and you can be sure I arrived early and planted myself at the foot of the stage again. I'll never regret or forget it.

[@robertmunro6174]

Just pleased that you were able to appreciate Rory. Brings me a smile to see the younger generation discovering great musicians 👍👍

[@1Moonchild]

Thanks for checking out Rory! This performance provides just a hint of his musical brilliance. His live performances are legendary. As gentle and humble as he was off stage, he was a beast when performing. To get a feel of just how superb he was, I highly recommend taking a listen to his explosive version of "Just a Little Bit" from My Father's Place, Roslyn NY, 1974. It's audio only, but unlike anything you've heard before. Seriously, this is a must-listen piece. Rory works so much intense passion and sound out of his beloved '61 Strat - going up, down and all around - and it shows why he was simply untouchable. Anyway, thanks for a great reaction, hope you explore more Rory and keep on...

[@richardhiggins1255]

I'm very thankful I was able to see Rory in Boston at a place called the Paradise! His volume of work seems to be endless! The best!! Rory R.I.P.!

[@Groove_Gamer]

Rory was phenomenal and so is Gerry McAvoy, Irish Tour 74 is one of all time favorite albums, check anything from that out if you want to react to more Rory.

[@paul1x1]

Look at his guitar straight guitar to amp love this

[@seanoconghaile9546]

In Germany there was a weekly program called Rock Palast (palace). Rory was few most appearances until his death. I fortunately did roadie for him a few times and got rightly pissed. Met him a couple times at Irish Fleadhs(folk festivals). A really nice guy. Taught an American friend, who had no idea who he was, some chords etc in the pub.

[@andymeekison123]

Congratulations Sebs....you've just met the Prince of Ireland 🇮🇪. The greatest guitarist of them all. Enjoy your journey into his back catalogue - we've had the pleasure for 50 years. He is my hero, always will be. ❤

[@michaelfoster5577]

I was lucky enough to see Rory twice with Taste - at the National Jazz and Blues Festival, then at the Isle of Wight. Afterwards saw him at least twenty times with various versions of his own band. Every performance was stunning - he played his heart out for hours, he could play a Strat, a Telecaster, a Gretsch, a mandolin and even saxophone. He was an absolute genius who cared more about his fans than his record company and didn’t play the superstar. He passed way too soon, but those of us who saw him play will never forget. Thanks for this reaction, great to see your appreciation of this guitarist. Another one you might enjoy reacting to is Alvin Lee of Ten Years After - look for the live at Woodstock full version of “I’m goin’ home”. Enjoy!!!

[@andrewplumb6544]

Definitely not forgetting the saxophone.

[@aberamagold7509]

I haven't heard _Alvin Lee and or Ten Years After_ come up in a conversation in a long time. I was a fan, not a huge one, but a fan nonetheless.

[@michaelfoster5577]

@@aberamagold7509 Leo Lyons is still playing and touring! He has his own KZbin channel too.

[@cathalmacsiurdain7762]

And such a soft-spoken humble man. We adore him in Ireland. RIP Rory.

[@williamweiss6128]

Love Rory. Natural player, showman. No bs. And listen to the bass player, always driving, pushing. Get it!!!

[@chucknonverbal]

History: "Rory's rock solid devotion to his calling never wavered and the respect of his musical peers was universal. Eric Clapton credited Gallagher with “getting me back into the blues”, The Rolling Stones tried and failed to get him to replace Mick Taylor. Sadly died too young from complications of a liver transplant."

[@Daniel-mh9re]

Shinkicker live at montreux in another amazing performance

[@hipgnotist777]

I already love Rory, God rest his soul; but I had to "like" this vid as soon as you spoke of passing it down the line to your kids. Long live The Muse!

[@Bill-kj5xw]

I've seen him in London great guitarist 👍👍👍

[@paulbradford8240]

The Old Grey Whistle Test was a late night tv program highlighting bands that we wouldn't normally see. In 1976 we had three tv channels in the UK. BBC1 had Top of The Pops for most music. BBC 2 and Bob Harris gave us Whistle Test. When I saw and heard this I was amazed and bought an album of his music. Rory was considered to replace Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones, but didn't wish to join the band. Imagine how that could have been?!

[@edwardbarrett453]

My brother you really crack me up, my first concert was cream 1968 and I’ve never stopped, Rory is the man

[@edwardbarrett453]

After I saw Clapton I just had to see all the greats. I’ve seen live almost all the bands to I love it

[@edwardbarrett453]

Should have said all the bands you react too

[@markriobr]

@@edwardbarrett453 My first was Joe Cocker here in Rio, after Rick Wakeman follow by Genesis on their first tour without Peter Gabriel album Trick of the tail. Was really good. Months later moved to USA where saw most of the great ones alive. Eric saw by courtesy of a good friend called Dennis Wilson a lousy drummer as he used to say, ...RIP my crazy friend

[@vedantapdx]

Discovered Rory when I was in college, his first group was Taste. They played the Isle of Weight festival and people thought they had another Cream on their hands, but it was not to be. Rory did not like to pursue mega stardom. Later he was approached by Jagger to replace Brian Jones, but he wasn't into that either. He bought one guitar in his life, for a hundred pounds and you saw him play it and there is plenty guitar without the bottle neck. Rory lived in Cork Ireland and loved playing around Ireland and Europe. I swear, my homies got sick of listening to Rory in my car. And now? I am 76 and love seeing new people discover Rory. The guys in this video were all Northern Irish and he never deviated much from his blues catalog and his Irish backing band. He and Gary Moore were friends, both Irish, both guitar virtuosos. I love seeing people discovering Rory for the first time.

[@tommyblackwell3760]

I saw him at Rockpalast '77 in Essen, Germany....it was a life changing experience. Nobody put more into a show or their playing than Rory, period! You've found a great rabbit hole to fall into!

[@charleslopez5897]

Sebs bro! I'm 63 and consider myself to be very fortunate to have seen Rory live when I lived in Connecticut. Once at Toad's Place in New Haven, and at the short lived Toad's Place Waterbury. He comes from a long line of great Irish musicians like Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor, U2, etc. The man sold over 30 million records despite turning down big record companies who wanted to make him a "Star". He said he only wanted to be a guy who could just go to the pub and have a pint with his mates. He had a stage presence that few performers I've seen could match! His energy was simply out of this world. His main guitar was his famous beat to death Fender Strat. (You'll see it if you look him up) One of the greatest guitar players and performers of all time without question! Check out the live album "Stage Struck"... Shadow Play was a song of his that got American rock radio play. He died (painfully) in 1995 of drawn out complications after a liver transplant. I was devastated when I heard the news. If you saw him live from 5 feet away you understood the definition of ROCK STAR! RIP Rory. I want you to know I wasn't entirely sure about you when I first started. You'll be pleased to know I think you're a good man, honest and for real. Keep rockin. Thanks for this channel. Chuck.

[@jimwright1148]

I am 62 seen The Clancey's at Toad's place while on Holiday vising friend's,i asked about all the artists pictures round the walls, the bartender told me "if you ain't played Toad's Place? Then your nobody!" My pal has a celtic music band called ' The Corby's, they played a lot in CT,around the shoreline and Clinton area.Great 3 months holiday,gigging with them! I used to drink in 'The Inn On The Green' in Greenford i think it was called? Great summer of 2000! I think he had a bar in Clinton called Dave's bar? Not been in touch for a while. he

[@dantean]

Discovered Rory back in 1973. He was GENIUS, wasn't he?! Thx for posting!

[@patrickmohan2220]

When you said "maybe I just didn't hear the slide played properly before" I subscribed

[@OLLI-ln7kp]

Managed to see Rory a couple of times in the 70s his shows started full on and continued full on,You didn’t come out of a Rory show thinking you were short changed,The musicians who toured with were totally up there with him.

[@themin6153]

I was one of the lucky one's to see Rory live in Macroom's Mountain Dew Festival in the late 70's , this guy was ans is still a musical god in Ireland ,he bucked the trend and introduced us to a whole new musical world, it is said that the late , great Jimi hendrix was asked one time " what was it like to be the No 1 guitarist in the world " , Jimi is reported to have said " I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher " , still makes this old timer young everytime I hear him , legend !!

[@TheresaEssalhi-vl3yj]

rory was brilliant singing and genius on guitar i never saw rory but you only have to listen to see how good he was anazing rest in peace rory ❤

[@gustavopadilha7483]

Good morning, Rory Gallagher was a permanent sound powerhouse, since his debut in Taste (his group before going solo) his shows were legendary, performances lasting 2 hours sometimes 3 hours!!!! this 4 to 5 times a week throughout the year and entire career!!! Very respected among musicians, he produced a series of fantastic albums, absolutely original to this day! I don't know anyone who has done it, or does it like him. I suggest listening to the Irish tour 74, hard, of course your discography is excellent. He died very early, just 47 years old, but he left a spectacular legacy. See this song in Paris (if I'm not mistaken it was in 1982) a heavier and much more virtuosic approach. I hope you get to know a little more about this musical genius. Big hug from Rio de Janeiro. And long live Rory!!!!

[@stevemarshall4822]

He also toured pretty much constantly. In the 70's when were at school we always went to see him. My memory is vague now but sometimes I think it was twice a year he came to Liverpool.

[@tonytothe8544]

So lucky to have seen Rory like 15 times between 1979 and 1992. What a great player and one of the best live performers ever. So underrated. He was simply great!

[@tago69mago671]

Back in the day when musicians left it all on stage and every show was an event. These and many other guys were like tight rope walkers. Feel privileged to have seen Rory and many other great bands in the 70's. No corporate bullshit, just get up on stage and play like your life depended on it. No tapes, autotune, lightshows or backing singers and dancers, just brilliant musicians who did their apprentiship playing dives for little money taught these guys how to put on the best show and entertain. Have been going to gigs for best part of 45 years but nothing touches the dozens of shows I saw in the 70's.

[@normanmiller604]

Lots of people have tried to play like Rory, but nobody ever played with quite the same passion. That's what made the difference in his playing. He was awesome live.

[@eamonncodd4165]

Blessed to have seen him at Lark by the Lee in Cork in 1991. It was amazing. He blew the socks off every one else on the bill. A true legend and star.

[@6916dog]

Thank you for the great reaction. I agree with almost all that you said. Shin Kicker is another one that you should react to. ❤❤ Keep on being you. 😊

[@ragnarmyhr7238]

Rory was a guitar god. Seen his guitar hanging on the wall in Dublin. First album I heard was Tatto, back in '73

[@deanfackrell488]

Jimi Hendrix was one asked what’s it like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. His answer was “I don’t know you’d better ask Rory Gallagher”

[@charlypoeschl8573]

he didn't say Gallagher, he just said "Ask Rory", but it was absolutely clear who was ment!

[@davidjohns4745]

Rory was fantastic but Jimi was from another planet

[@ICU2B4UDO]

You stole my line!! Lol 😂

[@Driver2616]

While that’s not exactly the way it happened, what you’ve said here is very close to the truth. Hendrix admired Gallagher greatly.

[@olissime01]

​@@davidjohns4745not even close to Rory...