Taste - Sugar Mama

Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970
Rory Gallagher - Guitars, vocals, Harmonica
Richard "Charlie" McCracken - Bass guitar
John Wilson - Drums

[@rockerrob61]

We all love Rory but McCracken and Wilson hold this number together brilliantly.

[@danwebb4418]

Born in Ireland, took the world by storm..Played concerts in Belfast during civil unrest, never let down the fans. Rory Gallagher, musician and gentleman..rip..

[@GlenSmith-rc7pz]

This is aTRUE MUSICMAN KEY MASTER😮

[@jamesmckay1150]

I don’t think Rory ever got the recognition that he truly deserved.

[@ryanclark3198]

Ive only really recently discovered him in the last year or so, but I 100% agree

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

I agree 100 per cent James. It's a bit like this. Hendrix, Clapton, Page etc...oh and have you heard of this guy called Rory Gallagher? He was a master musician, constantly evolving his sound and technique. He was never a singles man. He toured and played himself to death, just like the real blues musicians. He had no time for 'the industry', yet he influenced everyone from Eddie van Halen, to Johnny Marr, to Slash and in particular Brian May. This performance alone puts him among the greats and how old was he here..22 years old!!!

[@Phish1995]

Don't think I've ever seen a better live recording of a performance that matches this. Very great. The playing and the passion. Don't know how anyone matches this.

[@broadlander1398]

I had the fortune to see him at The Mildenhall Rock and Blues Festival (Suffolk, England) in the 1980’s along with Stan Webb (Chicken Shack) and Uriah Heep. Awesome!

[@joebaxley1503]

Definitely not

[@stephencarolan3993]

This number no words for the lead guiter, just remember we all love famous musicians, the best thing to do is when they are gone is to pray whatever religion you are that they are happy on the other side love there music but pray for them. That they would love. We are all only human. ❤

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

Must have blown that audience away! Rory = the best!

[@BritishBeachcomber]

I remember Rory at the Isle of Wight 1970 like it was yesterday. Only 16, my first festival. He made a bigger impression on me than The Who, Hendrix, or any of the greats that played there.

[@cryptohalloffame]

very cool, those were the days (tho I was only 6) cheers

[@billfraser8306]

I agree. Got there just in time to catch his set from a prime position right in front of the stage. Far out! 😂

[@jameswagoner3309]

These guys blew Hendrix off the stage... he got booed, these guys had naked chicks jumping up on the stage.

[@johnarnold893]

@@jameswagoner3309 Imagine going to a free concert and booing Jimi Hendrix. What a bunch of losers.

[@jameswagoner3309]

@@johnarnold893 he really didn't put on that great of a show.... but Rory and the boys definitely did.... Jimi Hendrix, sounded terrible and had no fire... and got heckled, Rory and the boys had naked chicks jumping up on stage!!

[@josephyates7301]

Another Irish genius. He never abandoned Belfast in the 70’s during the Troubles. I love this gentle virtuoso. God bless you Rory.

[@martyconroy3786]

Wasn't for Rory, wouldn't have been Gary Moore or The Edge. Both credit Rory for inspiring them to play guitar.

[@dancrowley5128]

Always loved Belfast from his early years 👏

[@MichaelDBiggs]

@@martyconroy3786 So does Rab McCullough, with his Belfast Blues. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV6TdaKsfbxloMU Sadly Rab passed earlier this year.

[@willyb7755]

@@martyconroy3786 Gary Moore, yes....the edge, fuck that sellout not to mention he isn't in the same conversation guitar-wise as those 2

[@stephenmcwilliams5842]

And Brian May

[@lillyk2315]

A MASTERPIECE ❤ Rory was 22 years only. What a gifted man!!!!!!!!!

[@wxstednxghts]

I'm 22 rn and I cant believe someone can have THIS much talent oml

[@lillyk2315]

@@wxstednxghts This was RORY........a genius ❤❤❤❤

[@wxstednxghts]

@@lillyk2315 agreed. Jimmy Page has been my favorite guitarist but oml Rory makes it unable to chose who's better bc I love musicians who make you feel things you've never felt hearing them play and they both do that for me😤🖤

[@lillyk2315]

@@wxstednxghts yes Page is a great guitar player...but not a vocalist like RORY and Rory Gallagher was close to the audience,he was friendly and humble ❤I think Page was more typical.......

[@wxstednxghts]

@@lillyk2315 that is true. I'm just going off guitar skills but agreed, Rory was better due to how he was as a person🖤

[@1wirey]

There’s a couple dozen mainstream guitar players and then there is Rory who could bring it on as good, if not better, than any of them. Rory was a pure craftsman who didn’t give a crap about media hype or promoting himself in typical rock star fashion, rather, he just let his guitar do his talking. Sure, maybe he’s not as well known as other guitar “Gods”, but true lovers of blues rock know perfectly well who he is and that’s all that matters.

[@user-mx8yx7wl7p]

True that. Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

That's so true. Always loved Rory guitar sound, raw blues 😂

[@MikeHinshawNomadicTexan]

Sad that he didn't get to play with the Stones, because of prior contracts and they went with Ronnie Woods instead. He was a genius and not that well known!

[@seveniug]

Com Alvin Lee ocorre o mesmo.

[@nancyortiz-surun14]

​@@MikeHinshawNomadicTexanhe also was not a sideman, which would have been his role with The Stones. He would have been known within their mystique, but he chose to be faithful to his musical vision & destiny, come what may. Don't think it would have lasted, anyway- he gave all to his fans and we all are part of his tribute...🇨🇮🎸

[@Dino_Dad.]

Looking back now in 2022, this has to be hands down the best live performance ever......

[@elliotwright8996]

And Only 22years old here just magical

[@Dino_Dad.]

Definitely a Marty Mcfly moment . 'Your kids are gonna love it '

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

Disagree. Wrong environment for Rory, the stage tiny, the audience 100 feet away. Much better live Rory performances on KZbin. Check em out.

[@steveodonoghue2772]

​@@IanCross-xj2gjI've seen all his live performances on KZbin. For me personally, this is his greatest. Pure genius.

[@anamitikamarculescu2724]

For me, the best guitarist born in the world. The guitar was an extension of his soul. Unlimited sound colors .From România for the best man !

[@gelubatir9794]

am aceeasi apreciere- rory te face sa vrei sa traiesti

[@jokermaan1]

Let's not forget that to play with Rory and be as tight as these guys were takes incredible musicianship. Rory was lucky to be well served by his rhythm sections. John and Richard in Taste, then Wilgar Campbell, later, Brendon O'Neil and of course his long association with Gerry McAvoy. All fantastically talented players.

[@mikerendall4668]

And not forgetting the great Lou Martin.

[@GWard-hz5wj]

Don't leave out Rod de'Ath drummer from 1972 to 1978!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@GWard-hz5wj yes! Rod was an amazing drummer, Omg 😅

[@GWard-hz5wj]

@@KittyGrizGriz The best!

[@Sota-son]

As Gerry said in his book nobody demanded more or got more of his drummers than Rory.

[@Diyvermin]

How is this man not in the rock and roll hall of fame wtf

[@p1xelp]

I used to follow Taste back in their early days in Belfast at the Club Rado (Maritime Hotel). Used to stand there with my jaw dropped to the floor. He also did gigs at Queen's University Students Union and he had a lot of fans there too. Yes, he was right up there with the best of them yet a very humble and modest man. I ran into him in a music shop in Charing Cross Road, London shortly before he died and had a quick chat about the old days in Belfast. He took time to talk with me and I shook his hand.

[@jorgevolpintesta1363]

God bless you and your memories

[@giacomobiagini9263]

Here Rory was 22 years old..a fukin legend

[@dannyolsen5543]

God he was

[@adriandoc75]

shit!! unbelievable.

[@mukhumor]

He had better sideboards than men twice his age!

[@lahuis75]

Dude...imagine the hightest hights living this at 22...

[@sonjadietz5297]

Rory is for EVER The BEST ! Oh, yes : He is !!!!!!

[@p.5557]

One of the best live performances ever....forgotten, underrated, overshadowed... Rory was the man. The player's player.

[@bobgreen623]

Never forget what a great rhythm section Charlie and John were

[@zohairsaeed9167]

Isn't that Richard?

[@blackwingvalleylover]

@@zohairsaeed9167 Rory Gallagher - Guitars, vocals, Harmonica Richard "Charlie" McCracken - Bass guitar John Wilson - Drums

[@zohairsaeed9167]

@@blackwingvalleylover TIL :D

[@daviemcf]

They sure were.

[@hondomckee.8232]

No filter, just balls to the wall from all three. Charlie was a great player in his own right.

[@Packyboy]

thank youRory for the great music and the great times ,always missed… legendary Irish musician.☘️🎼🎼👏👏

[@kelsham18]

Lost count of how often I spent the night sleeping on a bench in Victoria Station, you could in those days, having been to see Rory in London and the show had overrun by an hour or two. The guy is an absolute legend. This is my Rory story, I was the social sec at my local college and had booked Rory Gallagher along with two support bands. One band and Rory turned up, set up their gear, ran a sound check but no sign of the main support, so in a bit of a flap I asked if Rory could do a longer set. Shouldn’t have bothered, a set over three hours, and whilst the support was on he was having a drink in the bar explaining to all and sundry his little tricks. Many musicians are labelled “legend” but they pale into insignificance alongside Rory. A true gentleman and a real legend so sadly missed.

[@BonJoySwirl]

what a great post!

[@hpsnoob]

Super-super cool to read about your story and appreciative words! Thanks for posting!

[@misstery5942]

What a great story and what a gem 💎 this man was.

[@rickblackers88]

Wow you were close to Rory!!!I would be lucky man only breathing the same air as him!

[@Rick-fc5zr]

love that story

[@johndublyoo2553]

Was there, 3 days and nights of pure rock talent on show and unbelievable crowds, what a time to be alive.🎸🎸🥁🎤

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Wowzer I’m so jelly! Lucky 🍀. Just discovered Rory few years ago and have missed out, better late than never; he’s phenom😅

[@johndublyoo2553]

@@KittyGrizGriz You have good music taste, check out his album releases they're a gold mine 🎸👍

[@rsviews2167]

As RAW as it gets. Watching Rory rip, it really looks like he’s having an inner argument with his strat, and it doesn’t feel like toning down at all. Pure magic.

[@thomaswardlaw247]

Saw Rory live early eighties in the SFX. Unforgettable.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Great explanation!! He was making love to it too.

[@lindasmith6316]

🥰@@KittyGrizGriz

[@MoranWorld]

I saw Rory Gallagher perform three times. This video is the only one that captures the sheer energy of his performances.

[@artofcool9971]

Rory was, is, and will be the greatest electric bluesman!

[@louissmith5298]

I only recently heard this song and more stuff from taste and before that I thought nobody would ever touch Kossoff's incredible vibrato, but Rory's is right up next to him. And there can be no higher compliment that could be bestowed on a guitarist's vibrato than to put him in Kossoff's league. Rory's playing reaches deep down inside your soul. I'm so happy now there are two blues players I can listen to and be completely blown away.

[@Long2556]

Jimi Hendrix thought so.

[@ronwood7029]

What a band , incredible playing by all , so underrated , Rory Richard and John on fire 🔥

[@Magnetron33]

The Strat had a little more paint on it back then. Seriously! I have seen hundreds of performers and I will always believe Rory was the most intense live musician I have ever seen. He was like a meteor!

[@TheSentientParadox]

I just want to know how on God's green earth I made it to nearly 59 years old and am JUST discovering Rory. How the HELL did I overlook this much love for the guitar? Just downloaded his entire discography. Listening to it now. Looking forward to many hours of hearing it again and again. What a virtuoso. Period.

[@freedomatlast8756]

Because you're an imbecile?

[@TheSentientParadox]

@@freedomatlast8756 = Dick O'Connor. Fixed it for you.

[@davidbarfuss4478]

Go to Ballyshannon Ireland. Biggest Tribute Fest I have ever been. You will get your full Rory dose 😍

[@globulant99]

Because he was very under rated and quickly forgotten. But boy are you lucky. To discover a talent like Rory at 59 and have all this fresh back catalogue material to explore!!!!!! I know your gonna have many many years of pleasure :)

[@tracyporter5471]

Bullfrog Blues!!

[@nigelheathcote6084]

Days gone, but not forgotten

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

Rory Gallagher ..No Frills.No B.S....A man who refused to toe the line and lived for the music and the fans..a true legend and an absolutely incredible guitarist ..R.I.P.

[@jura_rose]

He had such a straightforward guitar tone that was just amazing. Little gimmicks just pure raw soul, passion and talent.

[@bodulica3]

Green with envy.

[@FirearmsGunGear]

That might just be the most Strat sounding Strat I've ever heard!

[@philbastard3934]

Lol perhaps.. indeed.. most straty..😊

[@hectorgonzalez9170]

That Strat has a story.

[@nibwa4798]

That straty strat has a Rory story

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Well Said

[@jamesmurphy5585]

YOU'D BE RIGHT

[@ae3898]

That Rangemaster box…such an incredible tool in his hands. Gives him the ability to make all his single-note lines sound like they’ve got pinch harmonics going on. Such a fat, whistling, wailing sound to play with. Long love RG!

[@durandblaise7702]

In 1970, the young generation play Mister Blues. In 2023, this music is so exiting. This music is always inspiring.

[@DavisSchulz]

true rockstars. entertaining in every way. love it

[@robertsumners931]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpXXZ5eNnJqfZ6M GARY MOORE - COLDHEARTED LIVE PINKPOP 1983 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2aZeX93obWHepo Gary Moore - 1987 - 6. Empty Rooms + (Solo) kzbin.info/www/bejne/apu4fH2pqZKli6M Frank Marino - Live at the Agora Theatre - Something's Comin' Our Way kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJWYfnRqqLCYnKs Frank Marino The Answer HOPE YOU ENJOY.!!!!!

[@factorylad5071]

Good band here deffo.

[@DavisSchulz]

@@robertsumners931 great songs, thank you man.

[@factorylad5071]

@@robertsumners931 what's wrong with Blackmore? COLD HEARTED surely you mean MISTREATED. It's easy to pull the wool over the eyes.

[@robertsumners931]

@@DavisSchulz All good mate, so many great guitarists out there, and so many are sadly underrated, but regardless we the fans no better.!!!

[@wxstednxghts]

I dont think I've ever EVER found a guitarist that can make me feel things I've never felt like Jimmy Pages guitar skills make me feel till I found Rory. This man is as good as Page and I'm shook af. This is probably one of the best songs I've ever heard and this man and this band deserves soo much recognition. I was at work standing with wide eyes and jaw dropped listening to this masterpiece. Dazed and Confused (live at MSG 1973) and this song are my two favorite songs of all time now like wOWWZA😭🖤

[@Sota-son]

When you research his catalog a little deeper you'll find that this,great as it is, isn't even close to Rory's top shelf stuff

[@joyceh2721]

Legend. Rory WAS the 70s. Never before, never since. A man on a mission. He was only 22yrs old here!!!!! Anyone who saw him live was hooked for life.... Miss ya Rory..

[@cryoelintec]

I first saw Rory and Taste back in the seventies at the Montreux Festival, I came there to see Deep Purple and Black Sabbath who were performing on the same night. I didn't know Taste at the time, I was stunned to see how three men could sound better and play better and be more soulful than the other guys. RIP Rory.

[@stratocaster-dn7gt]

Rory was even better than Deep Purple and Sabbath? Holy sh*t he must have really been something else

[@enlightenedchristian3183]

The most non derivative original guitar player of all time. The whole package singer/ songwriter/ guitarist extraordinaire.

[@myoldmate]

To be at the front and centre, to sing and play with control and freedom of expression. He is a rare talent.

[@gid4015]

I never tire of listening to Rory play. If I had 10% of his talent, I would be a happy man and my neighbours wouldn't have to bang on the wall so much.

[@biserkasertic1208]

What a talent!What a feeling!He don't play guitar, the guitar played him! 🎸💜

[@heathdavis419]

Rory Gallagher was/is one of the most brutal and bluesiest Guitarists ever!! Thanks for posting this classic!! His work with Taste was just mind-blowing !!

[@user-cu5td1gc6y]

Очень понравилось.. первый раз...

[@arneemilbredland2339]

Still is. Hendrix emerged from USA, Rory from Ireland. Glad they did.

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

There isn't room to swing a cat on stage. The audience is 100 feet from the stage. But the music is still great.

[@RadioTaper94]

Probably the most accurate description of Rory, thanks.

[@eileencallinan4277]

Saw Rory twice in the ‘70’s as a teen; he opened on a Nazareth tour with Slade as support in Los Angeles! He was brilliant! Poor Nazareth had follow Rory night after night! He also played on ZZ Top’s first US tour with Johnny Winter and brother Edgar! What a blues show that was in SoCal! Rory is my life long favorite guitarist!

[@grahamrowland1502]

With out doubt one of the best live bands (Taste) you could have seen,all three were top musicians but Rory was on a different planet,at 68 I still find there sound something special .The sound of Taste and Rory will live on,R I P Rory.

[@howardtyler7]

Rory! Gentleman,humble genius who paid his dues and then some! The drummer is incredible too!!

[@superfluppe]

Rory was already at the peak of his playing in 1970 . What a talent !

[@jamesallen278]

Just one of the most naturally talented of all time. It was in his blood.

[@willford8475]

It's always a better day when you hear Rory play. Great guy and a sad loss.

[@dobbinthe]

The last performance of Taste... I was there and it was brilliant..

[@s.m.9285]

Their last performance was in Belfast according to wiki

[@midnightmover2329]

I was at this gig too.I was 29 years old and I still listen to Gallagher and Taste all the time.Absolutely Fucking Awesome guitar player. Joe Bonamassa today doesn’t come remotely close and he’s considered a Superstar.I seen Slash a few weeks ago and the same thing,imitators and charlatans some say.Wankers I say.There will never be a player like Rory Gallagher and I’m happy to say,I dont know how many times I saw that Bastard play. An undeniable Legend

[@timj18]

Andy T In fairness to Joe B, yes, he’s considered a superstar, but he is the first to say that Rory was the master and that he owes a lot to Rory for inspiration...

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

Andy T Davey Knowles isn’t too bad......

[@Phish1995]

Tell me more...

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I Love Rory Gallagher and would have been in heaven to be in the crowd here…great band whew!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@morganafata5664]

I have seen Rory 2 times in Cologne „Sporthalle“ (doesn‘t exist anymore!!) Unforgetable athmosphere, soooo intense!!!!! What a musician and what a guy!!!!!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Oh 🤩!! You were so lucky!! I’m Jelly! Just discovered him 3 yrs ago (live in the US). I missed out but loving these vids. Phenomenal talent who loved his fans…plus he’s pretty hunky 😅

[@williewilson7375]

He's not looking for an applause. He trying to tell you a story. Rock on!!!

[@MrLxsupafly]

Every Irishman will tell you a story. Not all have a singing guitar to go with the story.

[@fredbloggs2206]

Fantastic. Band listening to each other and reacting. Magic. Saw Rory a few times back in the day, always brilliant. Grabbed the head of that Strat at a Birmingham Union gig once. For a brief, glorious moment Rory and I locked eyes. I gazed adoringly at the master. I’m pretty sure he was thinking, “let go of my guitar you twat”. What a man!

[@vitalipool1030]

Yes! The greatest blues player who ever lived!

[@barroncrist5779]

One amazing guitarist. Rory had his own technique at playing guitar.

[@johnfarnborough6424]

Had this on vinyl when I was 13, taste live LP. Knew every note. First tune I ever downloaded from iTunes. Still play it regularly. True genius.

[@irishseano]

If you listen really closely you can hear in the solos (which there are many of) just exactly how perfect the ideas were.Rory was exceptional

[@krakatoa1200]

How did i know to click 'like' before it even started? Brilliant guitarist.

[@frigidpony]

Geez, how have I never heard of this band until now? The guitarist's playing is totally over the top!

[@jimhenrickson9332]

I don't know what's going on with KZbin's algorithm today but I'm liking it.

[@geoffpoole483]

You've now heard him, that's what matters. Enjoy the music!

[@rafterman5072]

If you're interested. There is a video on Beat Club with Rory Gallagher player an acoustic. He is one of the more underrated guitarists to come out of the era, but certainly respected.

[@bethellseese3551]

Check out Rory’s live “Do you read me” - Rock goes to college it’s amazing

[@waltergeier4151]

h

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

I dont think any other guitar player is as fluid as Gallagher. The way he plays using such concentrated technique while grooving hie whole body is just so inspiring.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Fabulous Rory Gallagher 🎇 Best guitarist ever💥

[@chucklaneChuckylane]

I think Rory would have performed for free, as long as he did, and longer, just so he lived a comfortable life. He really loved bringing his music to the fans and he fed off of how they enjoyed it! Nobody loved entertain the fans like him, he was practically dead near the end of it all but was still up there for his fans despite how painful it must have been, other musicians do it for the fans too, but not with the heart he did! RIP

[@baynesstreetblues]

Those pinched harmonics at 7:20 blow me away. One of Rory’s tricks that he was happy to share after a show (June 1974 at University of Nottingham) I recall.

[@THEWHOLEWORLDLIESUN]

I saw him in Shea Stadium New York City. With Robin Trower and Jethro Tull. The Tullivision tour. Rory was awesome live!!!

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Saw the same tour in San Diego! 😀

[@stevehanham9266]

The great Rory Gallagher. Taste were a brilliant band. Thanks for this. 😊😎🎸🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@marksmith1375]

There have been many talented guitarists through the years, but none better than Rory Gallagher.

[@jokkergar]

Is not a competition

[@ripsumrall8018]

You know what he was best at? Being Rory Gallagher. I love that about him.

[@paulcudone4642]

I respectfully disagree, Allman bro’s in their prime 69-71. Music they played was awesome. Very different but awesome. Rory is more raw, and very under-rated and over looked. Too bad for those that do not listen to his awesome talent

[@paulcudone4642]

Much like Roy Buchanan very over looked and under-rated

[@thomaspeters5889]

None?

[@johnlornie4221]

Was in my local record store circa 71/72 the guy behind the counter was playing Rory's live in Europe album in its entirety, after listening to it, just had to buy it!, Shortly after, he came to my town, with his beat up amp & his beat up guitar, proceeded to tear the house down! Have been a lifelong fan ever since, very humble guy, what you saw, was what you got.

[@barbaravanwhy4564]

I see his brother there he supported him he was the best fan that Rory ever had and he continues to be he knew that Rory would be a legend

[@DrRussPhd]

A Strat, a treble booster, and a Vox AC30 and a whole lotta soul.

[@misterfox5475]

This was my music as a teenager. Didn't make it to the IoW festival but did see Rory a few times in Maidstone. Seriously mesmerising guitar playing. He was invited to join the Rolling Stones, but declined.

[@lillyk2315]

Do you know,why he didn't join the Rolling Stones?

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@lillyk2315probably because he didn’t want to be tied down to a band that wasn’t his; to blaze his own trails. Don’t think he was chasing fame etc…

[@JeremyBeut]

The level of chills I'm getting from this is over the roof This is fucking beautiful

[@chemslebou6077]

The best guitarist in History 🔥🤘

[@juniorpontes4620]

Mr. Rory Gallargher - 0 % Playback 👎 - 100 % Talent 👍 🎵🎼🎶🎼🎶🎤🎸💪😎👊

[@roeldirksen2015]

No matter how many clips and bands and guitarists i see on youtube, i always come back to Rory. With all respect to other bands and guitarists, he is the best. No doubt.

[@bobfurman2739]

And this was before the Iconic Irish tour '74 album, BEST ever!!

[@treborob]

I was there, second time to see him, he blew us all away, 7 encores!!!

[@brendonpearl8333]

This is what a masterclass looks and feels like ...add in its solid blues and rock ...dear Lord I love Rory.

[@blueslover97]

I'm telling folks I lived in the time when guitar gods roamed the earth. Beastly!

[@saginawdan]

Well said my man.

[@thomaspeters5889]

Don't play a musical instrument or follow modern players?

[@blueslover97]

A little bass when younger. Homme, Gary Clark Jr, Morello, Cantrell not ancient but all 35+ are favorites

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Raw, pure heart & soul........... He fleetingly, with little effort, rose far above the hype, the theatrics, the politics, the pop culture, and the industry jackals..... to be one of the few, genuinely magnificent white bluesmen of the era. Kind, quiet, humble, but ruthlessly competent in delivering a scorching fireball of intense blues through your skull; every single night. He was a cherished part of our lives that transcended all the bullshit and ballyhoo that many tried to force down our throats. He was a giant of our youth that continues to carry on into our old age. God Bless you Rory; you gave us so much. We Love You

[@friesiamans1966]

+ whiskey river - very finde words, i hear you... :-) i like that you don´t speak of rejecting ALL music after him and disqualify it as minor or no quality, like so many others do... i´m 60 and since about three years on a revisiting trip, which i started to show my daughter (15) some of the musical heroes of my youth - my absolute faves were the who with crazy keith moon on drums, and rory was the hero of our first band - we had a brilliant guitarist who played a cover of "laundromat", and who also introduced the delta blues men to us (for instance)... what shocked me when i read the comments to my old music, was the extreme scournful chauvinism of the people of my age and older towards modern pop music, embarrassing and disgusting! i´m fairly fed up with that, and i feel ashamed of my generation... :-( i´m a musician myself and i have developed a lot in all those years, i´m very open minded and have an extremely wide spread taste in music, old and new, raw or smooth, sophisticated, punky, wild, or simply pathetic, folky, ambientish, digitalized to the limit or whatever - i´m always curious, so i´ve also been investigating new stuff galore - there are still many, many musicians who keep working on "transcendenting the bullshit" (oh lord, i know, i´m one), but they don´t necessarily play the blues - especially the really young ones with their humble little home recorded lofi hiphop (mainly short melancholic instrumental pieces) are very decent in their comments - they exchange experiences, talk about their problems of growing up, their anxieties, very peaceful and tolerant... while the members of "the love generation" act like grumpy, stubborn, intolerant dullheads, tied with cobwebbs from their long white beards to their comfy chairs (haha, i actually saw some of them like that before my inner eye), see what i mean? of course i´m generalizing, but this is the feeling, the bitter taste that is left from my excursion.... :-( three very different gems i found lately, i hope you like them either? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZmqhKSnnc2ioac kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWbdk2ONibh_qbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXiblXargs6Vmqs so once more, thank you for just praising rory gallagher and giving him the respect he absolutely deserves, without scourning to the other side - much appreciated... :-) love and greetings from germany btw. i think i still have a cassette with a recording of our first live appearance in 1973 or 74, which i remember well, because my drum solo was mentioned in the local newspaper, haha - to be honest: it was a copy of parts of the drum solo on the grand funk railroad live double LP (which i later gave away for the who "live at leeds" album and never regretted that!)

[@jeffdelaney8934]

@@friesiamans1966 We have alot in common. Many musicians and seniors are not open minded at all but prefer to argue and insult each other about supposed conversations from 50 years ago that are likely no more than urban legend. Or the model of Rory's treble booster. A generalization that does irk me is alot of musicians and fans of Rory, Gary Moore, Clapton, SRV etc have never listened to Hoodoo Man Blues or Live At The Regal. Where do they think this stuff came from? Ireland or Wales? I don't get it.....Even Clapton said that when he was younger, if you didn't know who Robert Johnson was ....He wouldn't talk to you. BTW.... that was a good trade for Live At Leeds.

[@friesiamans1966]

@@jeffdelaney8934 hey, i´m very delighted about your reply, thank you so much - i tend to write wordy i know, but i don´t get much response - just the other day a neighbour was here, about 70 years old, and he kept talking about dave clark five and the searchers like it was all happening today, hah? it´s crazy, so many people seem to live on their attic in a museum of dusty relics of yesteryear - and when someone comes in and tells them about the sunshine and the fresh green grass outside, and the birds that are singing, they say: you don´t know what REAL life is, that´s here on the attic........ oh boy, i´m glad i´m still young enough in my mind to understand and like at least some of the modern music... btw. it WAS a good trade, haha... :-) cheers my friend

[@martinhasson4942]

Wise wise words Whiskey River You've fired flaming arrows of truth into the essence of The Great Rory Gallagher! I thank you sir!

[@wobblyjack9481]

@@friesiamans1966 Humble, very humble.

[@stacyblue1980]

I wanna get lost in his hair. THE best. Beautiful Rory♥ And a humble, kind, very real fella as well. He's just absolutely THE most.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

I don’t think he has much hair right now..... but I see your dream. Not there’s anything wrong with that.

[@bjgrant1234]

the drummer and bass player here absolutely kick ass!

[@unclekennymusic]

wow!!! miss you Rory on the 25th anniv of your passing away, thanks for all the great music I only saw you once Live but a hundreds of times on KZbin...

[@literacylabyrinth4018]

He makes that Strat scream in pain Wonderful performer

[@midnyte_ryder]

The man never let ANYONE get him down. He had that cornered on his own. What a great person to have had🤘🏻

[@macthedrummer1]

That drummer is unreal. Brilliant.

[@jakmak1199]

Would have given old Mitch Mitchell a run for his money.

[@Robert-yg2dr]

J P it’s all about style , John had way cooler jazzy beats and brought a different element to the songs , rod probably fit rory in general better tho

[@istvanszikszai9107]

A little bit Mitch Mitchell alike...:))

[@johnmagee810]

John Wilson - what an incredible drummer! The break-up of Taste was a calamity formented by a deceitful record company. John Wilson realised this later in life. It’s both futile and yet tempting to speculate on the heights Taste could have attained.

[@Perkisound]

Extraordinary musician..quite literally speaking through his instrument

[@deepinblack1940]

The best band recreating the best song in Blues Hard Rock's history! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ericdavid199]

I feel like Rory's guitar playing technique is perfect. He just looks so comfortable and natural the way he holds it and picking. Born to play.

[@neilangus4401]

It's magnificent that this film was found purely for the quality of sound and sight Not to mention the best guitarist out front hammering it to crowd Rory you were the best

[@charlesthompson8917]

I saw him play b4 he passed, in St.Louis. He just watched each person as they entered the show sitting there patiently for everyone to find a seat. starring at each one. .No one ever came come close to Rory's music guitar and music. He opened the show with Thin LIzzy's. " the boys are back in town." Best show I've ever seen, the only one I didn't pass out watching. lol

[@alvinlee788]

❤Rory I still love you since more than 50 years 🙏

[@clouds882]

God, I miss him so much still! Every day is a Rory Gallagher day for me. With sadness I play his music on a daily basis without fail. RIP, Rory. Will forever love n miss you.

[@johanstaelens5194]

You're not alone !!! See You in Bellyshannon folks !!!

[@dutchtreasurehunterhankies1262]

RoryAddict i feel the way gone 22 yers and i still miss hem R,I,P, Rory ,Margo

[@dutchtreasurehunterhankies1262]

RoryAddict i feel the way gone 22 yers and i still miss hem R,I,P, Rory ,Margo

[@hectorgonzalez9170]

RoryAddict been a fan since his taste days. Saw him live twice. I was lucky. Saw him in liberty hall in Houston. Amazing.

[@creamforever2677]

Not a mountain of Marshalls at the back...only the 'humble' AC30; with this guy, that is enough. Here there's much rock talent

[@zachbos5108]

And bass through Orange tube top like it should be.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

even playing out of tune :-D

[@gavinreid8351]

Those Marshall mountains are actually empty cabinets . Just display.

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

Yeah, thats probably why his tone is a pile of thin screachy shit

[@petehixson9046]

and the millions of people that dig it are wrong and you're right I presume, jupiter moonguage.

[@chucklaneChuckylane]

I have and always will be a devoted fan to Rory, never saw him perform live but it's how it is. One thing I'll say is I really don't believe there is a "best" or "greater than so and so' because it will always be a matter of personal preference for one thing. Back then they really were great and will live on forever. We had em' all, Rory, Jimi, Alvin, Stevie, Eric, Johnny, Steve, Duane, Carlos, Jimmy, Angus, the list goes on forever and that's not even getting to the one's who did Country, there were some awesome guitar players there too and you'd be lying to yourself if you said different. Rory is at he top of my list but there are many more and I couldn't possibly make a decision on who is better than all of them. I think we were blessed to have been there to appreciate these legendary guitar player and we should just be thankful for what they did while they were or are this earth, even if only for a short while, as is often the case, we all know too well and just leave it at that. You could argue the subject until the end of time and never have a winner. One of my favorite tunes from Rory is "Brute Force and Ignorance" and if you want to see it for yourself, just read about a handful of the comments below. Now that is Brute Force and Ignorance right there with a couple dozen or more I read, save the arguing for your old lady or whoever you're happiest arguing and let the music sooth your very soul, to borrow a phrase from Elvin Bishop, They were all great, and I'm thankful for being lucky enough to have lived it!

[@franciscoaraujo5580]

You are just right!

[@spinmancorner7543]

I saw Rory open for Fleetwood Mac. Mick Fleetwood came out on stage and approached the mic & announced that following Rory’s performance was going to be a hell of a challenge to achieve... Truth!

[@drummer5461]

Rorys use of chromatics, unique bends and blending of styles gave him a totally unique sound. It's hard to pinpoint his influences although he must have spent years in the wood shed learning his lead guitar craft. Like hendrix, the careful listener can isolate outside imitation, but the individual man dominates the expression and feel creating a very personal interpretation.

[@rog0622]

A major talent. Back in the day few of us in the USA even heard of Rory.

[@themisgox5496]

Rory was is and will be te best for me! Period! Regards from Greece.

[@damiankrauza3752]

Mein heiß geliebter Rory, DEINE Leidenschaft auf der Bühne - das ist wie eine Kopie meiner Seele!!! Diese unzähmbare Wildheit - das bin auch ich, mein Schätzchen!!!

[@henritopintado9984]

Legend on his own time,No one beats the great RORY.Brilliant guitar master of blues.

[@premswarooppaul1109]

Wow. What a performance. We never get to hear such mind blowing performances of late. The musicians of that era could create magic without much electronic gizmos.