I've been listening to Clapton, Green, Kossoff and Thompson since 1970. Rory always seemed to drop off my radar. Too much music, too little time! Better late than never. Cheers,
Mr G, you are absolutely correct! Just recently discovered this guy (thanks to UA-cam) and didn't realize what I have been missing all these years. I am now a HUGE fan! This guy was absolutely fantastic! Can't get enough. I'm 76 years old and thought I had heard 'em all - shows you just how wrong I can be. Appears you can teach an old dog new tricks!👍
@@jimw.4161 this is so cool!! Enjoy every minute my friend 😊 I live in the town where he was born and we have a festival every year of all his tribute acts and bigger names playing...the best weekend of the year without fail 🤟😁
@@nickysheerin1869 Nicky, how lucky can you get? I sure would love to attend that Gallagher Festival! I'm 76 years old and somehow missed Rory all these years. But better late than never! I'm sure enjoying him now. I listen to Shadow Play (his live performance on UA-cam) at least once every day. His fans have told me that his Live performances are the best - and I believe it. His connection to his live audience was incredible. Have only heard wonderful things about the man and his music. He seems to have never left his working-class values and for him, it was ALL about the music. Incredibly talented who have his audience everything he had. So glad I found this man and his music. Stay safe, my friend. Best wishes from USA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The legend goes like this: Hendrix was asked backstage during the Woodstock Festival in August 1969 by a journalist how it felt to be called the best guitarist on the planet. The answer was: No idea, you should go and ask Rory Gallagher.
@@MHen I’m just stating it was debunked, Rory is great and to me he is the greatest but Hendrix was never documented as saying that, in fact he was often asked who his favourite was and he would say Billy Gibbons
Quote: "Hendrix was never documented as saying that, in fact he was often asked who his favourite was and he would say Billy Gibbons." ZZ-Top was founded in Summer 1969 in Houston/Texas, Hendrix died September 1970, so, how can this be true???
Saw Rory open for Dave Mason in Boston around 1978 or so. I went there to see Rory. Mason made a big mistake having Rory open. Rory just lit the place up. The crowd kept trying to get Rory back out. I saw him after that at the Paradise (Boston). I got tickets for both shows. Brian May came to the second show and sat at the table next to us,. Queen was playing in town that night. May is a big Rory fan. Rory was just an incredible live act. The feel he had for the guitar was just incredible. He was a force of nature.
I don't think there was a bigger Rory fan than Brian. He still speaks so reverantly of him. I was on my way to see him in Chicago in 83, I believe, but the train from Waukegan got held up and I missed him. Never got another chance and I'm still disappointed to this day.
I guess u could say I'm an "older kid"now but I saw Rory in the USA in 1972. We went to an all day outdoor rock festival at Rockingham Motor Speedway in N. Carolina. Rory closed the show out that night after many acts ahead of him on a long, hot Southern day. Let me tell u he absolutely blew up the stage & gave a killer performance! I will never forget it! My friends & I couldn't believe what we were hearing. We had heard of him but had no idea what that Irish boy was about to deliver! A great show, and an even greater musician!
@@marksc1929 Thanks Mark. You're right...I saw lots of things I'll never forget! Just a wonderful experience that I will always cherish. So glad Rory Gallagher was there. What a performer he was! Yes, 7 is a little young to be hitting the concert circuits lol. But I'm sure u made up for it in the years ahead☺. Best wishes to u!
I saw him play in London in my early twenties. I must admit I didn't know anything about him at the time. It was mind-blowing. I've never seen someone do so many encores. Exceptional guitarist.
Stayed true to his music, didn't care about having a hit on the charts,he played for his audience,down to earth and humble, and at the same time,a great musician, who gave it his all on stage.
Needless to say, Rory was one of the greatest guitarists at the time, but let's take a moment and appreciate that bass solo starting at 3:23, pure class!
JJ, check out Tatoo'd Lady (live version) the greatest guitar solo I've ever heard. Moonchild (live) Shadow play (live) and I Fall Apart. Fairly new to Rory myself but it's a great adventure
I had the privilege of seeing Rory Gallagher 3 times in my life. Him and his band were a powerhouse. They'd play for almost 3 hours. He'd leave drenched in sweat. He did it for the music and the fans. You get the feeling he didn't give a flying f:#k about anything else. Legend.
Exceptional man & performer! It's amazing to think that the work, his love for & belief in the music that he shared with the world was truly his bottom line. Never a poser, or victim of siren songs..
@@daverivera5235 Hendrix lui même disait que Rory etait le meilleur guitariste ... Mais d'ailleurs quelle importance ... Ils sont au firmament de la guitare et on se prend de l'emotion dans la tronche en les ecoutant alors 1er ou 2eme ou même 50eme on s'en fout un peu non ? l'important c'est le plaisir
Ce sont , comme quelques rares guitaristes des musiciens uniques dans leur style de jeu ... Aujourd'hui beaucoup de très bons guitaristes ont une technique incroyable , mais ils sont interchangeables , parce qu'ils n'ont pas l' Âme . il y aura toujours les Grands guitaristes ,ceux qui inspirent et qui apportent à la musique et les très bons guitaristes , qui sont juste de très bons guitaristes .... ce qui est deja très bien d'ailleurs
@@daverivera5235 you should check out Bela Radics. Unknown guitar master from comunist Hungary. You'll blow your mind. He was on the level of the mentioned two.
@@peter9111 yeah he is underrated for certain. You won't ever see him in 'greatest ever lists' certainly not in the top 10 anyway along side the likes of Hendrix, clapton or SRV.
If there was one artist I wish to God I could've seen live, It would be Rory. Holy Shit, he just flaming kicks ass. Bad Penny, Moonchild, Shadow Play, Calling Card, Shin Kicker, Edged In Blue, Crest of a Wave, just a bottomless wellspring of killer tracks across multiple LPs, and of course, the immortal, mystical, melodic epic ballad, Daughter of the Everglades! Damn, words cant describe how much I adore that particular track. Daughter of the Everglades is one of those songs that just epitomises why I love the 1970s and 70s songwriting in general. Thankfully, there's no shortage of live footage of Rory on UA-cam for those of us who missed him in his heyday. LOVE U RORY!!!!!!
I missed qyite a bit, because I was a few years too young, and yet I totally got it. This is a most excellent track, can you give me plenty of ideas fir more listening. Peaceout.
The real deal right there. No fakery or Auto tune . Guitar amp and pure talent . I once asked Albert Lee the guitarist about Rory when they recorded with Jerry lee lewis . Alberts face lite up and his face said it all. Rory was the real deal and was in total control of the guitar . God bless him
I'm from Brazil and I am really into guitar players. If I hadn't searched for greatest players, I probably wouldn't have heard of him. The world is unfair because I have been enjoying Rock and Roll music for many years and I have never heard about Rory. My uncle who is the one that introduced me to Rock 'n roll music, which is an old dude, has never heard of him either, and my uncle really loves this type of music. I'm 32 and I think Rory is one of the best guitarrists I've ever seen so far. My fav guitarrists are Mark Knopfler and Richie Blackmore, but now Rory is in my Book. May your soul rest in peace Rory!
Those guys loved and lived for the live set seen him twice in the eighties Glasgow pavilion for £6.50 when bands that weren't a patch on this guy were charging small fortune by comparison 🙄
Thank goodness I saw Rory in concert twice in Brisbane many, many years ago on separate tours. At one of the concerts I was close to the stage and caught a bead of his sweat on my brow. Would love to have bottled it for posterity's sake. That's my story anyhow.
@@BassHeartRiffs ....we are speaking of Rory Gallagher the Irish guitar God. Not as well known as Clapton but a better guitar player. He died young from stomach problems. If you google him you will find a wealth of amazing music. I hope you look him up. You will not be disappointed.
Absolutely! tight like clockwork. Even in slower songs no dragging (= bass/drums slightly after the beat). Is quite hard to do. Lot of professional bass players can not do that. To my opinion Rory could shine on stage because of the rock solid rhythm section. Did you know Gerry made a solo record? Worth listening.
Huge fan of Eric, Jeff, Jimi and many of the 60’s and 70’s rock guitar gods but the first time I heard Rory I knew I had found the Unicorn. He is the total package.
Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the best guitarist in the world and he replied "I don't know, you would need to ask Rory Gallagher about that " ❤
The best guitarist in rock history along Jimmy Hendrix. They were both pioneers of mastering the Strat and their unique styles. Rory was brilliant in so many aspects of music...the world will never understand how influential and ahead of his time he was compared to virtually every blues/rock guitarist at the time. We're not talking about Rory band btw...I'm talking Taste era as well. He was ahead of so many...
When there is a discussion about the best player/performers of the day, I always end it with this guy. It only works with people who have some understanding of the instrument. I have an edited video I keep that hightlights his mastery of live tone and performance. There's usually no argument after that. It's especially satisfying when they are hearing Rory for the first time. I'm amazed, to this day, how many people don't know who he is.
Right here 🙌 I've been playing guitar for 45yrs an just stumbled onto him an completely blown away 🤯 jus spectacular execution at all fronts, wish I knew of him much sooner..And they dare say Taylor freaking Swift is thee 8th greatest Guitarist in the World 🥴🤢🤮...RIP LEGEND 🙏
Рори один из музыкантов, о которых люди несправедливо забыли. Да, когда он жил, он был нереально популярен. Насколько я знаю, его альбомы были проданы тиражом в 30 миллионов копий. Но Beatles, Deep Purple и другую классику британских островов слушает достаточно много людей во всём мире. Их песни даже крутят по рок-радио в моей стране, ими интересуется молодое поколение любителей рок-музыки. Чего не скажешь про Галлахера. Жаль. Вечная память Рори. Блестящий музыкант, с удовольствием слушаю эту песню за рулём
Saw him in a UK theatre a year or two before he died. The place holds 2000 people and I reckon there were about 300 people there. I stood right at the front, literally leaning on the stage with both arms resting on it, staring in awe. He was about six feet away from me. Despite the poor turnout (some people don't wouldn't know a brilliant opportunity to see a fantastic musician if it moved next door and shot their dog), he played his f**king socks off! RIP Rory!
To Novak In good. You have "broken my record" for seeing an artist up so close! I went to Wembley Arena to see Bryan Adams, and for some reason, at the FRONT of the audience, there's an extension to the stage, to the right. He played to the "select few" of us. Wow! I think because you were so near to Rory, people could actually come up to you, and touch you, and they would be HEALED!
That opening lick is one of the best of all time .. gives me chills every time. Rory, Hendrix and Stevie just had something very special running thru their veins.
Rory was doing things no one had done since Duane Allman started to change everyone's idea of tone. Truly one of the most unique guitar players ever to play, no idea why no one talks about him these days in the guitar community..
I love it when rory regularly says "I hope you like this one" or sometimes "you might like this one" no rory, WE WILL LIKE IT!!! 😁👍,this genuine lad was the best!!!! 😎👏
Wow!! I'm 59 years old just run across the post on Facebook about Rory never heard of him but I can tell you one thing, I understand why Jimi Hendrix said what he said!! This man and his band are absolutely amazing, I can't get enough of this!!
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Are you listening to Rory in 2024?I'm with you!!!Greetings from Russia!
I've been listening to Clapton, Green, Kossoff and Thompson since 1970. Rory always seemed to drop off my radar. Too much music, too little time! Better late than never. Cheers,
Greetings to you from Essex England . United by genius in these crazy times.
@@alexandrfairuzov9955 Greetings from Thessaloniki , Greece ✨
Just discovered Rory Gallagher. Awesome talent
Greets from Germany! Slava Ukraini ✊
The man was a genius. A true pioneer in Irish rock history!
*world
The best
Mr G, you are absolutely correct! Just recently discovered this guy (thanks to UA-cam) and didn't realize what I have been missing all these years. I am now a HUGE fan! This guy was absolutely fantastic! Can't get enough. I'm 76 years old and thought I had heard 'em all - shows you just how wrong I can be. Appears you can teach an old dog new tricks!👍
@@jimw.4161 this is so cool!! Enjoy every minute my friend 😊 I live in the town where he was born and we have a festival every year of all his tribute acts and bigger names playing...the best weekend of the year without fail 🤟😁
@@nickysheerin1869 Nicky, how lucky can you get? I sure would love to attend that Gallagher Festival! I'm 76 years old and somehow missed Rory all these years. But better late than never! I'm sure enjoying him now. I listen to Shadow Play (his live performance on UA-cam) at least once every day. His fans have told me that his Live performances are the best - and I believe it. His connection to his live audience was incredible. Have only heard wonderful things about the man and his music. He seems to have never left his working-class values and for him, it was ALL about the music. Incredibly talented who have his audience everything he had. So glad I found this man and his music.
Stay safe, my friend.
Best wishes from USA.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The legend goes like this: Hendrix was asked backstage during the Woodstock Festival in August 1969 by a journalist how it felt to be called the best guitarist on the planet. The answer was: No idea, you should go and ask Rory Gallagher.
This has been debunked many times
Yes, okay, may be or not. And what do you want to express now with your comment?
@@MHen I’m just stating it was debunked, Rory is great and to me he is the greatest but Hendrix was never documented as saying that, in fact he was often asked who his favourite was and he would say Billy Gibbons
Quote: "Hendrix was never documented as saying that, in fact he was often asked who his favourite was and he would say Billy Gibbons."
ZZ-Top was founded in Summer 1969 in Houston/Texas, Hendrix died September 1970, so, how can this be true???
@@MHen billy gibbons played in a band before zz top and they opened for Hendrix
Rory Gallagher's music was contagious, electrifying, and mesmerizing everyone who heard it, I feel a deep sadness that he's not here with us!, R.I.P.
Saw Rory open for Dave Mason in Boston around 1978 or so. I went there to see Rory. Mason made a big mistake having Rory open. Rory just lit the place up. The crowd kept trying to get Rory back out. I saw him after that at the Paradise (Boston). I got tickets for both shows. Brian May came to the second show and sat at the table next to us,. Queen was playing in town that night. May is a big Rory fan. Rory was just an incredible live act. The feel he had for the guitar was just incredible. He was a force of nature.
I don't think there was a bigger Rory fan than Brian. He still speaks so reverantly of him. I was on my way to see him in Chicago in 83, I believe, but the train from Waukegan got held up and I missed him. Never got another chance and I'm still disappointed to this day.
I guess u could say I'm an "older kid"now but I saw Rory in the USA in 1972. We went to an all day outdoor rock festival at Rockingham Motor Speedway in N. Carolina. Rory closed the show out that night after many acts ahead of him on a long, hot Southern day. Let me tell u he absolutely blew up the stage & gave a killer performance! I will never forget it! My friends & I couldn't believe what we were hearing. We had heard of him but had no idea what that Irish boy was about to deliver! A great show, and an even greater musician!
..that's a great story ....I can't imagine what you saw ... unfortunately I was only 7 years old .
@@marksc1929 Thanks Mark. You're right...I saw lots of things I'll never forget! Just a wonderful experience that I will always cherish. So glad Rory Gallagher was there. What a performer he was! Yes, 7 is a little young to be hitting the concert circuits lol. But I'm sure u made up for it in the years ahead☺. Best wishes to u!
@@GWard-hz5wj
Nice comments
Probably the greatest?
OMG....lucky you !!!!!!!it was impossible for me because I was 8 and a million miles away.........
I don't think anybody could accuse Rory Gallagher of trying to be anybody else's "soundalike"
The man was a true original.
The most under rated guitarist in rock history, and that aint no lie. Prove me wrong
Jimi Hendrix was asked what's it like to be the best guitarist ever?
He replied you'd best ask Rory Gallagher
IDK why it took 24 years of my life to discover this man. But I'm just happy I found possibly one of the greatest musical artists that lived.
Well done for catching up mate, life is better now for sure! x
A man at one with his guitar. He’s thinking it and he’s fingers are playing it . Humble guitar monster. Brilliant.
The most under rated axe master in the world rock n roll blues punk he could play it all and make it look easy
I saw him play in London in my early twenties. I must admit I didn't know anything about him at the time. It was mind-blowing. I've never seen someone do so many encores. Exceptional guitarist.
Stayed true to his music, didn't care about having a hit on the charts,he played for his audience,down to earth and humble, and at the same time,a great musician, who gave it his all on stage.
And lived and died in a bedsit. RIP Rory Gallagher . Genius 😢
Needless to say, Rory was one of the greatest guitarists at the time, but let's take a moment and appreciate that bass solo starting at 3:23, pure class!
No such thing!he had his own style and sound.
Great for sure!but best no such thing.
EPIC RORY, THANKYOU YOUR GUITAR SOOTHES THE SOUL. SOUNDS AWESOME IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2024
RORY GALLAGHER BEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD. YEA
One of the most underrated guitarists in history.
not according to Hendrix who apparently thought Rory was the best around!!!!!!!!!!
@@Newcastle423 myth think not🤘
@@Newcastle423 prove it yourself and enjoy the music🤘
💩🤡
@@Newcastle423 not a false claim
Holy shit. That dude was playing the bass like his life depended on it! Wow! Fantastic!!
Gerry McAvoy. After Rory died he joined Nine Below Zero, now with Band of Friends with the drummer here, Brendan O'Neill, who I played with once!
@@RobMontier-dx2go 😲☺️
@@RobMontier-dx2godo you/them get to the Saint louis area at all?
Just discovering this in 2024 feels wild.
Welcome . Enjoy .
TRUE AF 😮
I KNOW RIGHT
I am 57 years young, been a rock n roll fan nearly all my life. How the hell did I miss this guy? Fantastic!
JJ, check out Tatoo'd Lady (live version) the greatest guitar solo I've ever heard. Moonchild (live) Shadow play (live) and I Fall Apart. Fairly new to Rory myself but it's a great adventure
@@TheLeiferikson thanks for the recommendations brother. I will definitely check him out on these live songs!
ooouh....i feel less alone thank you jj ! Exactly the same for me. Knew the name but never listen.
I am 57 too! Lucky enough to see Rory at Hammersmith Odeon in the mid 80s. One of the greatest, no question.
Just thank the Lord you found this!
To put it simply..."The greatest guitarist period"
I had the privilege of seeing Rory Gallagher 3 times in my life. Him and his band were a powerhouse. They'd play for almost 3 hours. He'd leave drenched in sweat. He did it for the music and the fans. You get the feeling he didn't give a flying f:#k about anything else. Legend.
Exceptional man & performer! It's amazing to think that the work, his love for & belief in the music that he shared with the world was truly his bottom line.
Never a poser, or victim of siren songs..
If Brian May is asking him for advice I think we’ve found the holy grail of guitarists!
I need a bigger like button for Rory Gallagher. 👍👍👍
❤❤❤❤🔥💥
Very probably the greatest guitarist in the history of rock, the best of all! Number one!
sorry it still Hendrix
@@stanvanderlugt8271 Exactly. Hendrix is first no matter what. Rory is the second greatest guitarist in the history of Rock
@@daverivera5235 Hendrix lui même disait que Rory etait le meilleur guitariste ... Mais d'ailleurs quelle importance ... Ils sont au firmament de la guitare et on se prend de l'emotion dans la tronche en les ecoutant alors 1er ou 2eme ou même 50eme on s'en fout un peu non ? l'important c'est le plaisir
Ce sont , comme quelques rares guitaristes des musiciens uniques dans leur style de jeu ... Aujourd'hui beaucoup de très bons guitaristes ont une technique incroyable , mais ils sont interchangeables , parce qu'ils n'ont pas l' Âme . il y aura toujours les Grands guitaristes ,ceux qui inspirent et qui apportent à la musique et les très bons guitaristes , qui sont juste de très bons guitaristes .... ce qui est deja très bien d'ailleurs
@@daverivera5235 you should check out Bela Radics. Unknown guitar master from comunist Hungary. You'll blow your mind. He was on the level of the mentioned two.
My dear departed wife's favorite song. RIP Georgianne
she had a great taste :) hope you still listen to Rory
I can't believe I've never heard this before? Incredible!
Our national treasure Rory 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪.......there will be only one !!
Amen! Absolutely the Greatest!
You lucky man
Rory and Gary Moore, and Phil Lynott, that is not bad from one country and time
I heard Rory Live on 8 track tape on 1971. He just kept getting better and better over the years. A rare talent to be treasured.
the most underrated guitarist ever
Ha ha WTF ?
What?? Everyone knows he’s one of the best of all time 😂
@@peter9111 You'd genuinely be surprised, he is criminally underrated, no where near on the same level of notoriety as Hendrix, Clapton, Page, etc.
@@peter9111 yeah he is underrated for certain. You won't ever see him in 'greatest ever lists' certainly not in the top 10 anyway along side the likes of Hendrix, clapton or SRV.
Wow I had no idea! It annoys me when people can’t recognise pure talent
Gerry McAvoy is a beast on bass never misses a beat totally in synch with Rory for 20 years called love.
Le falta comerse el bajo a bocaos , es el mejorrr
Gerry McAvoy is a beast on the bass.
Played bass better than a lot of leads can play guitar.
Es como un huracan en su maximo esplendor
Solid as a machine!
Yes he is. Imo one of the best.
I couldn't hear this comment
Blows me away every time, God what TALENT.... one of the greatest guitar players ever !!
This guy could actually change a string while continuing the song, truly incredible and never a poseur like many of them
The bass player needs more recognition, awesome stage presence and talent
Gerry McAvoy great Guy also look Leo Lyons at 3:00 ua-cam.com/video/q6NskLyMpRc/v-deo.html
Totally agree with you sam👍
Totaly agree
You read my mind
Damn straight!
Played guitar at home on and off for 20 years. Clapton, SRV, page, even Angus young were my idols. Finally found the time to discover Rory
came for Rory, but gawd dayum that bass solo was amazing AF
McAvoy is goofy crazy good on the bass in this piece
Great performance. Still rockin it 31 years later in 2023.
And it will live on forever.
41 years, still awesome.
@@BAM1968a Amazingly, he's better live than on record...and Gerry is underrated too, the energy those two had on stage is incredible
The bass guitarist deserves highest credit
.. he's badass.
Check out Band of Friends
More liked geeked out of his ass but he does do well.
And he plays with a pick.
Gerry McAvoy🎸
If there was one artist I wish to God I could've seen live, It would be Rory. Holy Shit, he just flaming kicks ass. Bad Penny, Moonchild, Shadow Play, Calling Card, Shin Kicker, Edged In Blue, Crest of a Wave, just a bottomless wellspring of killer tracks across multiple LPs, and of course, the immortal, mystical, melodic epic ballad, Daughter of the Everglades! Damn, words cant describe how much I adore that particular track. Daughter of the Everglades is one of those songs that just epitomises why I love the 1970s and 70s songwriting in general. Thankfully, there's no shortage of live footage of Rory on UA-cam for those of us who missed him in his heyday. LOVE U RORY!!!!!!
I missed qyite a bit, because I was a few years too young, and yet I totally got it. This is a most excellent track, can you give me plenty of ideas fir more listening. Peaceout.
The real deal right there. No fakery or Auto tune . Guitar amp and pure talent . I once asked Albert Lee the guitarist about Rory when they recorded with Jerry lee lewis . Alberts face lite up and his face said it all. Rory was the real deal and was in total control of the guitar . God bless him
that bass player is so amazing wow
Maxwellington He’s a ‘giddy kipper’ and no mistake, eh? 🤣🤣
great bass player and showman
Pierwszy singiel jaki kupiłem jak byłem nastolatkiem. Dzisiaj mam 53 lata i dalej tego słucham .
Today I am 29 years old and I just discovered this music and its fucking amazing. Living in Ireland now. Not Irish.
He was so damn good. Damn I wish I could have seen him. A true guitar god, and so underrated it hurts!
You ain't lying bud
Saw him at 3 day Reading Rocks festival in 1980 , still remember the set amongst more than 40 other bands and headliners - class .
..same ..
He was the favourite guitar player of Jimi Hendrix.
I saw him twice
Once in 1975.once in 1982
You are true in what you say
True raw natural genius talent. Drummer and bassist are not too shabby either.
My thoughts exactly
The notes he wrings from that neck are pure gold........ Damn you good son
Rory and his guitar= best couple ever!
that bass player is life
He's arguably one of the greatest R&R guitarists ever‼There are numerous top 10 R&R guitarists lists and he has to be in everyone of them IMHO‼
Great to see so many new people watching Rory and his band.He would have been really happy.
I'm from Brazil and I am really into guitar players. If I hadn't searched for greatest players, I probably wouldn't have heard of him. The world is unfair because I have been enjoying Rock and Roll music for many years and I have never heard about Rory. My uncle who is the one that introduced me to Rock 'n roll music, which is an old dude, has never heard of him either, and my uncle really loves this type of music. I'm 32 and I think Rory is one of the best guitarrists I've ever seen so far. My fav guitarrists are Mark Knopfler and Richie Blackmore, but now Rory is in my Book. May your soul rest in peace Rory!
Gerry McAvoy really completed the band
A terrific bassist
Those guys loved and lived for the live set seen him twice in the eighties Glasgow pavilion for £6.50 when bands that weren't a patch on this guy were charging small fortune by comparison 🙄
Bend those strings Rory. His mastery of control of the guitar is beguiling. Love it Brother with much respect.
The greatest guitarman that ever lived. Unsurpassed !!!
We cover this and off the handle, hellcat and a couple others. Every time i see one of Rorys videos i realize how unworthy i am. He was a beast.
@@desg8087I'm also and I agree with you.
Thank goodness I saw Rory in concert twice in Brisbane many, many years ago on separate tours. At one of the concerts I was close to the stage and caught a bead of his sweat on my brow. Would love to have bottled it for posterity's sake. That's my story anyhow.
A brief moment for you, but you were touched by greatness! 🎶
The most talented, beautiful, brilliant man ever. I feel bad for folks that don't know about rory.
Gone too soon.
Rest in musical peace
@@BassHeartRiffs ....we are speaking of Rory Gallagher the Irish guitar God. Not as well known as Clapton but a better guitar player. He died young from stomach problems. If you google him you will find a wealth of amazing music.
I hope you look him up. You will not be disappointed.
Rory for heaven's sake not Roy. Wake up sister!
@@izaklitwar1509 ...omg...I didn't even see my mistake please forgive me...
RORY RORY RORY
Gerry Mcavoy was Rory`s perfect Bass player. Also played with Alvin Lee. One of the best players of the time. A rock legend.
He’s a AMAZING Bass player 💯💯
Absolutely! tight like clockwork. Even in slower songs no dragging (= bass/drums slightly after the beat). Is quite hard to do. Lot of professional bass players can not do that. To my opinion Rory could shine on stage because of the rock solid rhythm section.
Did you know Gerry made a solo record? Worth listening.
He’s AMAZING.
There's another live version of this song, where Gerry has a Bass solo
Huge fan of Eric, Jeff, Jimi and many of the 60’s and 70’s rock guitar gods but the first time I heard Rory I knew I had found the Unicorn. He is the total package.
Rory was the complete self-sufficient rocker, had every guitar skill at his disposal. Also an awesome slide and acoustic player.
If you're not feeling it when Rory plays that beat up strat you ain't for this world.
2023 RORY GALLAGHER FOREVER...
Fo sho✌️
2023 up the rory gallagher
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Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the best guitarist in the world and he replied "I don't know, you would need to ask Rory Gallagher about that " ❤
He actually said that about Billy gibbons
Rory was such a great live performer , bass Gerry Mcavoy and the drummer is Brendan O'Neil
Particularly good drummer.
All 3 just awesome
The best guitarist in rock history along Jimmy Hendrix. They were both pioneers of mastering the Strat and their unique styles. Rory was brilliant in so many aspects of music...the world will never understand how influential and ahead of his time he was compared to virtually every blues/rock guitarist at the time. We're not talking about Rory band btw...I'm talking Taste era as well. He was ahead of so many...
SRV too
@ SRV is ‘aight. One trick man. Not really an innovator like Rory or Jimmy. Just incredibly good blues guitarist.
What about Gary Moore he should be in there
@ Gary Moore is definitely one of the top dogs. I wouldnt just consider him same league as Rory or Hendrix changing the guitar world IMHO.
I am now 67 years old and thankfull for this great music in time. Under todays music circumstances i would die while being bored.
Old music is much better but there are some good new artists out there, King Fish is a good example if you like blues.
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Früher wenn der Rockpalast kam,war immer irgendwo Party und es wurden tolle Nächte daraus.
Rory's flair on the Strat is just
Gorgeous
Gary Moore was just as professional
Both came from Ireland
God bless them both
As a Irishman,66 years old, I got into Rory at eighteen I was blown than as I am now. Gerry,the best bassist of all time❤
l always dig Gerry McAvoy's bass solos for this tune!
Have to agree. Also miss Rory.
When there is a discussion about the best player/performers of the day, I always end it with this guy. It only works with people who have some understanding of the instrument. I have an edited video I keep that hightlights his mastery of live tone and performance. There's usually no argument after that. It's especially satisfying when they are hearing Rory for the first time. I'm amazed, to this day, how many people don't know who he is.
From Denmark and Big Rory fan❤️
@@kimnormann7863 I'm married to a Dane.
Right here 🙌 I've been playing guitar for 45yrs an just stumbled onto him an completely blown away 🤯 jus spectacular execution at all fronts, wish I knew of him much sooner..And they dare say Taylor freaking Swift is thee 8th greatest Guitarist in the World 🥴🤢🤮...RIP LEGEND 🙏
I was teenager at that time. STILL LOVE THAT SONG. I AM 54 YERS OLD. FROM HELLAS
Nobody put more heart into his playing than Rory.
Gary Moore.........
Paul Kossoff...
@@RB621337 right on!!!
Danny Kirwan
SRV... But I'd have to say Rory is a close 2nd.
This is what live rock is all about, just a bunch of amazingly talented musicians pouring their souls out on stage for you.
ΟΤΙ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΟ ΕΒΓΑΛΕ Η ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΤΗΤΑ ΣΤΟ ΕΙΔΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ ΣΕ ΟΛΑ ΤΟΥ. WILLIAM RORY GALLAGHER !
Addicted to this video, Rory was such a brilliant player but the whole trio is spectacular. A truly great performance
The "Live in Montreux" vid is even better!
@@bart-d3208 Montreaux doesn't have any of the material off of "Top Priority" though like this or "Philby"
I camt stop lisyenjng to this band, I'm only 38 but wish I was born in this era ❤
You missed out. Rory was to found strolling the streets of Cork...
Рори один из музыкантов, о которых люди несправедливо забыли. Да, когда он жил, он был нереально популярен. Насколько я знаю, его альбомы были проданы тиражом в 30 миллионов копий.
Но Beatles, Deep Purple и другую классику британских островов слушает достаточно много людей во всём мире. Их песни даже крутят по рок-радио в моей стране, ими интересуется молодое поколение любителей рок-музыки. Чего не скажешь про Галлахера. Жаль.
Вечная память Рори. Блестящий музыкант, с удовольствием слушаю эту песню за рулём
Perhaps the greatest guitar player the world has ever seen.
Love from Greece!!!
Saw him in a UK theatre a year or two before he died. The place holds 2000 people and I reckon there were about 300 people there. I stood right at the front, literally leaning on the stage with both arms resting on it, staring in awe. He was about six feet away from me. Despite the poor turnout (some people don't wouldn't know a brilliant opportunity to see a fantastic musician if it moved next door and shot their dog), he played his f**king socks off! RIP Rory!
To Novak In good. You have "broken my record" for seeing an artist up so close! I went to Wembley Arena to see Bryan Adams, and for some reason, at the FRONT of the audience, there's an extension to the stage, to the right. He played to the "select few" of us. Wow! I think because you were so near to Rory, people could actually come up to you, and touch you, and they would be HEALED!
he was such a great player best of the best
That opening lick is one of the best of all time ..
gives me chills every time. Rory, Hendrix and Stevie just had something very special running thru their veins.
First time listening. The feel is there 😋
So true!❤
Rory was doing things no one had done since Duane Allman started to change everyone's idea of tone. Truly one of the most unique guitar players ever to play, no idea why no one talks about him these days in the guitar community..
One of the greatest riffs ever recorded .
It's pretty similar to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Ballad hahs
How lucky was my generation to be brought up with such fantastic bands and that guitar sound was unbelievable.
I believe artists like Rory Gallagher
Will produce artists like Rory Gallagher as long as they have talent like Rory Gallagher
Good night
Nice Neil, in total agreement👍👍👍👌👌👌😊
The rhythm section is solid like a tank.
Man the bass playah is having the time of his life! And great palying!
One of the best things to have happened in my life is to have seen Rory four times live on stage !!!
one of the best bass player live performance i've ever seen
Check out Leo Lyons 10 years after Good Morning Little Schoolgirl pls!!!
I'm one of the lucky one's to say I've seen Rory live ,reading 1980 ,brilliant no nonsense blues rock. Taken from us far to young.
Wow ! You are one lucky guy. I would’ve given anything to see Rory, he’s so incredible !
🔊🤘🏼💀🤘🏼🔊
Jesus that’s just some good rock and roll.
Unplayable Rory one of the best rock guitar and singer in rock history.I'm very blessed l saw him in Athens '81
Lucky you are.......
@@lillyk2315 whatever
How is it possible for a human being to be this good?? Unbelievable.
RIP Rory Gallagher.
First time hearing this song. It’s awesome.
Rory è la perfezione, anzi....... Oltre la perfezione 😭😭😭non doveva morire così presto, il buon Dio perché ci lascia sempre gli scarti😥PERCHÉ???
Holy shit, what a player, love his vocals too.
To add, the whole band is awesome
Hendrix sayd at a request Who Is the the best guitarist and he say Roby G
allagher
@@alup960 Not confirmed. But allegedly hendrix was asked what it is like to be graetest guitarist and he answered : ask Rory Galagher
Legend has it that Eric Clapton wants to be Rory Gallagher when he grows up........
Thats a good one.
Lol. Claptop was phenomenal in Cream. Rory was phenomenal all of the time.
Bass player is so good.
Yes McAvoy is the best!
❤️
Définitivement le meilleur guitariste - chanteur de blues - rock, à la guitare électrique comme acoustique.
I love it when rory regularly says "I hope you like this one" or sometimes "you might like this one" no rory, WE WILL LIKE IT!!! 😁👍,this genuine lad was the best!!!! 😎👏
Yeah Yeah I agree with you.........
Ah what a fabulous song Rory you were the best 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
RIP Rory Gallagher (March 2, 1948 - June 14, 1995), aged 47
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Wow!! I'm 59 years old just run across the post on Facebook about Rory never heard of him but I can tell you one thing, I understand why Jimi Hendrix said what he said!! This man and his band are absolutely amazing, I can't get enough of this!!
What did Jimi say?
He was the last Great Guitar Hero…Last of the Independents. So glad I got to see him a few times.
Thoughts on SRV?
Im more amazed by the bassist. He sounds like a machine 😱 what a tasty player