Dave Gaviotas http://www.4001.com/rory/rorytab.htm "Tell your Rory Story" Guestbook Born: March 9, 2001 Changed: May 18, 2006 For the past 5 years, I am truly grateful to all of the wonderful Rory Gallagher Fans around the world who enjoyed this tribute page and took their time to write a little something about Rory as a remembrance, tribute, recollection.... a story in their own words. Unfortunately this on-line guestbook can no longer live in a lawless cyberspace that has changed due to the tremendous negative spam, graffiti defacement and blatant disregard for someone elses property. Between September 2005 to April 2006- I manually removed 100+ bogus guestbook entries that were generated by bots' or manual entry from a small minority of on-line criminals. There are over 750 legitmate entries below so if you would like to contribute and add your own, simply email me at off-the-handle@musician.org and I will manually add your comments to this page periodically. Test 1st Entry USA 9.3.2001 0:36:11 http:// Testing test2 USA 9.3.2001 0:48:8 http:// test again Geoffrey Wilson USA 9.3.2001 17:45:14 geoffreyster@aol.com http:// Like to put "Calling Card- BBC Sessions" up on the stand! David Bennett United Kingdom 10.3.2001 10:22:15 cardigan7th@yahoo.co.uk http:// please could you post anything you have on public enemy no.1 i have the intro,but any licks or riffs used in the song would help,also the intro to continental op thanks for your time,you have a quality website henk poot Netherlands 16.3.2001 4:33:42 poot0102@planet.nl http:// I have been listening to Rory since begin 1970's. First Taste (live at Wight was a record frequently listened to)and after that under his own name. I like his first records best.Deuce is one of my favourites.After Calling Card my musical interest went elsewhere,but I kept playing Live in Europe now and again.I used to try to play the bass guitar and most of the songs are perfect for non gifted amateurs like me. Tatoo'd Lady I tried on the normal guitar but Rory's way of playing left me playing only the cords. The polularity in Holland decreased with the years and after playing in festivals and doing big shows he ended up in the smaller halls with less audience and less press coverage,the only things what you learned was that he drank more than was good for him. His passing away was kind of a shock for me as well. I am very glad that all of his records have been released on CD now and I play them regularly (although my wife is not to happy having to listen to his sometimes brillant solo's) ed USA 16.3.2001 20:48:31 stooges1969@msn.com http://msn Steve USA 18.3.2001 12:46:47 SD1195@optonline.net http://yahoo.com Looking for tablature for Big Jack Johnson....Saw that there was some connection with this page...I hope I can get some help or advice where I can find some...Thanks Steve Gordon Smith United Kingdom 20.3.2001 4:40:9 gordon@mindscentral.freeserve.co.uk http:// looking for tab for "Unmilitary Two Step" from Blueprint by Rory Gallagher simonheylens Belgium 21.3.2001 14:28:29 simonheylens@yahoo.com http:// I am a beginning guitarist, I am looking for an as complete as possible tab for "secret agent man" in any version available. Thanks for reading this, Simon simonheylens@yahoo.com Justine Quinn Ireland 23.3.2001 12:51:52 propinquitous@hotmail.com http:// Hello Roryite! I've been trying to figure Rory Gallagher songs out by ear, not easy and only attainable where he used minor pentatonic scales. The tabs I love to get my hands on are probably a wee bit ambitious...but I have a band and we'd all love to do some wonderful Rory Gallagher songs... So here's my ambitious wish list: Slumming Angel Road to Hell Walkin' Wounded Calling Card(I know too difficult!) Used to be Persuasion Seems to me I ain't no saint Alexis Heaven's Gate What in the World and I'll love you forever if you can send me any of the above or any others for that matter! Yours, Justine. J.Backelant Netherlands 25.3.2001 2:4:47 baak@kabelfoon.nl http:// j.backelant Netherlands 26.3.2001 12:26:5 baak@kabelfoon.nl http:// Looking for tab "I Wonder Who" from Iris Tour by Rory Gallagher \ Barnlato Finland 27.3.2001 3:2:29 barnlato@hotmail.com http:// Hi there! For all the Rory fans out there I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your Rory page. I was amazed by the Mpeg-videos you had on your page, not seen much of those, but I was equally amazed by the poor quality of the encoding in them. Please, and I mean please, do all us fans a favor and download "Windows Media 8 Encoding Utility Beta 2" found from Microsoft downloads. I guarrantee, that if we'd compare the file sizes of the current files to the quality and actual resolution you might use, it would be like a day night! Let me give you an approximation. I think, you could use near CD-sound with MPEG-4 coding with 240x320 near VHS picture and still be in the same file size, atleast near 10 megs. Good luck to your efforts. -Barnlato- Greg Noyes Australia 29.3.2001 3:5:15 greggo17@hotmail.com http://www.dtunes.com.au I first got into Rory Gallagher in 1971 when my best mate's sister played me "Taste - On the Boards." But it wasn't until later, when I heard the "1974 Irish Tour Album" that I realised just what a great live entertainer he was. I've had three copies of that double album since (wore the first two out) & the one that I've kept in mint condition has been cut to show that it was deleted from Polydor's catalogue. For some reason, Rory's albums always seemed to be in the second-hand record bins. I consider "Irish Tour" & "Live in Europe" to be the greatest live albums of the '70's. I was fortunate enough to see Rory back in 1990 (?) at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney & after that I went out & grabbed as much of his stuff as I could find. Again, I came across most of his recordings in second-hand bins. I couldn't believe it! As far as I was concerned, Rory was THE greatest Blues guitarist ever, yet, noone wanted to give him any credit - then again, his blistering lead solo from Mike Batt's Tarot Suite was the callsign music of Sydney's Triple M for many years. I'm SO glad to see that you guys are keeping Rory's name & the energy of his music alive. Keep up the good work! mark hall USA 29.3.2001 5:0:4 myw30@aol.com http:// very cool site.i just recently found rory again.i bought sinner and saint when i was 14 and then forgot about him.until i dug it out and played it again.WOW i was blown away. where have i been Bert Dros Netherlands 31.3.2001 14:32:24 g.dros@wanadoo.nl http://home.wanadoo.nl/g.dros Hi Dave, Great work! We must be trading! Roryon, Bert Mr. Barnlato Finland 11.4.2001 1:28:27 http:// To Dave: I most humbly apologize for having hurt Your feelings. My intention was not to mock Your work or the contents of Your page, which are, like I meantioned, exemplary. As I do not write english as my native language, I just might have phrased my matter in a way bit too unkind, which I am very sorry at the moment. My intention was just to give some considerations, how to make Your site even better, that I uderstand now, was a mistake. Please do not punish other fans of Your site from my thoughtless considerations by "pulling the plug" as I am the only one to blame for this rude behavior. You have a great hobby, please continue to keep Your interest alive and use this kind of criticism only as Your advantage. Your humble servant Mr. Barnlato Klaus Koch Germany 12.4.2001 8:36:6 frei.koch@t-online.de http:// suf_small.mpeg 7,37 MB Download 20,5 KB/SEK T-DSL Thanks! Dave Ireland 15.4.2001 9:14:43 dek265@yahoo.co.uk http:// Hey hows it goin ive been listening to rory for the last 19 years and im only 19 now my dad got me into rock music from the moment i could hear!I come from Cork City where rory is from actually i live 15 minutes away from where he used to live with his grandmother.We've got a commemerative statue for rory in a street named after him "Rory Gallagher Place" Cool site Dave Kevin Canada 15.4.2001 20:50:1 http:// I started playing guitar in 1974 as a 13 year old kid. To say that Rory was a major influence is an understat ement. He's still the greatest thing I've ever heard..and I've been a fan for 25 years. Every time I pick up a guitar, I think about him, and I try to FEEL the music the way he did. Peet Netherlands 17.4.2001 12:4:58 rouw@bart.nl http:// Hi Dave, I've downloaded your mpeg video's and they are wonderfull. I hope you place some more of them. I like your page. I became a Rory fan about 4 years ago and since that day I listen everyday to his music. Graham United Kingdom 26.4.2001 6:16:19 graham@programbreak.freeserve.co.uk http:// Hi, Brilliant site thanks for maintaining his memory. First listened to my big brothers copy of Irish tour in the early 70's when I was 13. Saw him 5 times in the UK through the 70's-90's. When I get home from work I always pick up my guitar and do a (passable) version of Messin with the Kid. See you all Bullfrogger United Kingdom 1.5.2001 2:38:36 webmaster@rory-gallagher.co.uk http://www.rory-gallagher.co.uk Hi, I am the proud owner of Bullfroggers Retreat, A Tribute Site To The G-Man. I have seen Rory play live on over 20 occasions during the late 70's and 80's, My favorite show was at Manchester Free Trade Hall when all the amps blew! Rory played on in fine style a brilliant Accoustic set. Then there was "Rock On The Tyne" - Gateshead Festival, and so many more... I have a number of Bootlegs that I am willing to Trade with Other Rory Fans just drop me a line with a list of yours... thierry susini France 10.5.2001 2:21:23 thierry.susini@cg13. http:// RORY'S NOT DEAD IS DREAD Jeff Left USA 11.5.2001 10:26:0 jeffleft@pacbell.net http:// I was in a band in high school, we played "I Take What I Want" from the Against the Grain album. I play drums, and always (and still) think that Rod D'Ath is one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated drummers of the 70's. Anyway, I saw Rory in 1975(?) on the Against the Grain tour in Milwaukee. He was the middle act, Artful Dodger opened, Kansas was the headliner. Rory ripped the place up, just amazing. Then Kansas comes on, plays for a while, and goes into this LOOONG slow prog-rock thing. Everybody in the audience is nodding off. Suddenly, someone yells "Rory Gallagher" really loud, and the whole theatre bursts into applause. I don't know if the guys onstage heard, but it was one of those moments. scott keogh USA 11.5.2001 22:6:37 connicks@netscape.net http:// I saw Rory twice , the first time it was on a bill with Jethro tull and ELO in 76', he was awesome. and then I saw him on his last u.s. tour on his resh evidence tour at a small club in San Francisco. he was one of the most innovative guitarist I have ever listened to. and to watch his fret work was incredible! the stuff he did with out any effects you would have sworn he played with a few but he did not! bradley pool Australia 13.5.2001 19:13:2 blp62@hotmail.com http:// Hi.I saw Rory play in Brisbane Australia in 1980 and was a instant fan and have listened to him ever since. Bradley Pool sergio Italy 27.5.2001 3:42:1 salvserg@tiscalinet.it http:// Hello..i'm searching for "for the last time" on Rory album"RORY GALLAGHER" if is possible with Liryc and solo guitar tab, i like this solo is very wonderful... tanks in advance Sergio Salvetti. Tony Smith Australia 10.6.2001 1:27:33 balaclava1@ozemail.com.au http://

Hi,

Three of us grew up together from (11 years old) and are still mates 34 years later.

My mate Gary was first into Rory (via Taste) in '69 or '70 - I'll have to ask him. Groundhogs too. He's got a 10 year old boy that he named Rory. Gazza has got to be the original Rory freak. He's never considered anyone else as coming even close in all these years.

You think it was hard to get a Rory/Taste album in the USA in 1975 ? Try getting ANYTHING in Oz in '68 through the early 70s - even Zeppelin etc. We were damn lucky. The local 'Music Box' record store owner just happened to be hip enough to get 'em in.

Anyhow, I think your site's great. If only we had something like the internet in those days, eh?

Any idea how to get our hands on the Irish Tour movie? The only Rory film that we've ever found in Oz is the Live in Cork.

Best regards,

Tony (Guildford, New South Wales, Australia)

low budget gus Netherlands 17.6.2001 17:52:24 Patty.Meuleman@icu.nl http:// hi.i'm gus i'm always iterested in beautiful recordings of rory espacialy the taste periode so please answer my call!! and the times he visited holland . Andreas Greece 20.6.2001 1:13:7 cptblack57@icqmail.com http:// miha Slovenia 27.6.2001 17:1:46 baticmiha@hotmail.com http:// HI I wanted the tab for song "to much alcohol" live version, If you can help me... Thanks, Miha Bill Reid United Kingdom 6.7.2001 11:54:41 http:// I saw Rory Twice with Taste back in the seventies he was awsome Bill Reid alain France 7.7.2001 5:44:19 alainmerdy@aol.com http:// i was twenty in 1975, i travel in Ireland with a friend. I was in pub at Donegal when i've seen a three musicians band (bass, guitar and drums) who played very live. I asked which music it was, they told me Gallagher. Since Rory Gallagher takes place in my life. 1995 is a bad year, but Rory' music stays for a long, long time. alain France 7.7.2001 5:46:58 alainmerdy@aol.com http:// i was twenty in 1975, i travel in Ireland with a friend. I was in pub at Donegal when i've seen a three musicians band (bass, guitar and drums) who played very live. I asked which music it was, they told me Gallagher. Since Rory Gallagher takes place in my life. 1995 is a bad year, but Rory' music stays for a long, long time. i add, i've seen Rory on stage twice.Once at Quimper with Dan ar Braz, a great guitarist from here. Pieter Netherlands 2.8.2001 9:19:15 pietschie@hotmail.com http:// Hi there !! I first of all must say: You've got a great site. I really loved the videos and watched them over and over again. My dad got me into Rory. I loved it from the first time I heard it... Wow... could that guy play. A few years after I first listened to Rory I picked up the guitar myself and started playing ( a year or 4 ago). Now... I'm searching for the tab of "Follow Me". This is because that was the first Rory song I ever heard, and when my dad put that record on... man, i'd go wild!! A few days ago I found out that the aunt of a friend of mine was a good friend of Rory. What a coincidence! I was talking to her about music and she asked me who the best guitar player is... ofcourse I answered Rory Gallagher and she told me that she used to go drinking with him and their friends. I was really amazed... Well, this is my story. If anyone could help me get the "Follow Me" tab, i'd be really thankfull. Keep up the good work with this site. I'll be checking ;) Greetz... Pieter Darko Ohnjec Croatia 8.8.2001 3:11:59 mali_darko@yahoo.com http://geof.hr/~dohnjec TASTE is the best bend in rock-blues branches.They are like cream but at another hand different.Bends after them, were learning Taste^s school.They were and are like Cream, Blue Cheer.......Buy. RORY-Rest In Peace dave dimar USA 20.8.2001 19:41:7 digitaldimar@yahoo.com http://www.webspawner.com/users/nodeadhere Hey Gaviota ! Thanks for the killer Rory Videos on your site which by the way is AWESOME! I too am from L.A. Glad to know theres more of us here in this city Thanks Dave Rich Andre USA 24.8.2001 23:27:9 richjacksyd@ispchannel.com http:// I first discovered Rory in 1982, September I believe. It was in Rapid City, South Dakota, and he was opening for the band Rush. I was in the front row touching his green suede shoes, while he was energizing the arena with his amazing guitar work. Gerry McAvoy (sp?)was frantically shaking his head back and forth with his awesome bass playing. Drummer snapped a stick during the show. The Rory Gallagher band stole the show. Rush was a yawner compared to Rory's performance. Back then, Alex Lifeson was my guitar hero. It was quite a shock to see Rory school him that night. And schooled by such a humble polite man. I had never heard of Rory Gallagher prior to that night, and being right next to him while he played, I could tell that he was nice, genuine, and appreciative man. I got to shake his hand twice that night. The next day I went out and bought "Jinx", and throughout the 80's accumulated his older albums, including Taste. By the mid 90's I was somewhat indifferent to the rock scene but I was at a friend's house, and just happened to be flipping though one of my friend's Rolling Stone magazines, when I came upon the small article advising of Rory's death. At the time I was in a roomful of people who knew nothing of Rory. I didn't say anything, but fought back tears, was melancholy for awhile, then rejoined the conversation. An example of the bullfrog blues, and having to laugh just to keep from cryin'. Just recently I ordered a VHS recording of Rory, and actually did shed tears while watching him play Messin' with the Kid. There really should be a movie made of his life, as the tragedy of a truly gifted man, with such a humble nature, great work ethic with respect to his craft, and brutal conviction to not selling out, when he had every opportunity, is a rare group of characteristics that the world would be better to see. Donal should see that that happens. Teorin Kurg United Kingdom 18.9.2001 8:2:23 teorinkurg@hotmail.com http:// I've listened to Rory since the "On The Boards" album by Taste and followed him through the years. Through his ups and downs and my ups and downs. Miss him loads but thank God his music lives on. Kym Nash Australia 26.9.2001 5:13:41 knash@chariot.net.au http:// Don Mc Cormick Ireland 10.10.2001 13:2:31 don@domnal.freeserve.co.uk I had just left Teacher Training College in Liverpool in 1971 I did the first year and then the first term of the second year. I had had enough !!! But I kept in touch with some of my pals at the college. On one visit I saw a poster for a College Christmas party at The TOP RANK suite in Liverpool. I went immediately to the contact and bought a ticket. It was for RORY GALLAGHER !! ( the G is silent by the way ). Opening the gig was a band called OSIBISA. They were excellent and went down very well as they played their big hit at the time which was HAPPY CHILDREN. I was worried for Rory because they were so good !!! He is going to have to pull something out of the hat to top these guys I thought !!. I need not have worried because as soon as Rory and the band took to the stage They just started to ROCK everybody was UP and Rory kept it rockin' ALL NIGHT . It wasn't a good gig it was the BEST gig I'd ever been to . I'll always remember that night as it was an example of what Rock is meant to be. I had seen Rory since then but he never bettered that performance. I was glad that I'd seen him at his best !! Jack USA 24.10.2001 22:42:10 JH028656@student.fullerton.edu http:// I had a great time checking out your website. It's always a pleasure to come across a site dedicated to Rory. I first heard Rory's music about 25 years ago, but the sound of his Strat still amazes me. Thanks for putting a lot of important information and good pictures in one place. I'll continue to visit your site as often as possible. Alex Kidd United Kingdom 26.10.2001 13:17:46 http:// I am now aged 43, Stay in Dundee, Scotland, been a Rory G fan since I was Sixteen.(Luv the guy) I have been to two live Rory concerts, one at the Caird Hall Dundee and the other at the Usher Hall Edinburgh. After viewing and listening to some of the excellant footage on the internet, I wish someone would compile these clips into a video (DVD) - mabye someday. Anyway I,m still walking on hot coals. All the best to you fellow Rory fans all over the world. Alex IAN ROSE USA 1.11.2001 7:57:43 IANBLACKROSES@AOL.COM http://www.cdbaby.com/muddfoot cool! Alan McGuire United Kingdom 10.11.2001 12:16:54 carron3@btinternet.com http:// looking for rory gallagher bootlegs i have only a few myself so i am hoping there is someone willing to trade Alan McGuire United Kingdom 10.11.2001 12:23:55 carron3@btinternet.com http:// hi i live in aberdeen been a rory fan since i was at school a few years ago i hasten to add never got to see the great man in concert for various reasons.probably one of the best guitarists in the world Shawn Beauchamp Canada 25.11.2001 16:30:5 irish2474@yahoomail.com http:// Man, I just got back from Ireland where I had been living for about four months. I never heard of rory before, but my flatmate was an avid listner and huge fan, he had even met him in a pub down in cork a few times years ago, where Rory would spend any of his free time when he was at home. I have to say that hearing his music has given me a new appreciation for music in general, and I am now a Rory fan, and I plan to spread the word now that I'm back in my Hometown! titi France 27.11.2001 8:52:2 julien.faure@worldonline.fr http:// mary ward USA 29.12.2001 18:37:25 mward380@netscape.net http:// Alison Emmett United Kingdom 8.1.2002 15:0:0 ali.emmett@btinternet.com http:// Hello, A great many thanks for the video clips on your site absolutely brilliant, I tried to view them for a few days but could not,along comes my 21 year old son presses a couple of buttons and hey presto!.I have been a Rory fan for so so long. I first saw him with Taste in 1970 then another 12 times with his own band between71-88.All in my homecity of Sheffield, God bless you Rory!.I still have all the ticket stubs, of which I am so proud. But the ultimate highlight of my life was when in 1974 I was working in a local tape (cassette) shop one boring morning I was killing the time then I looked up and thought to myself,that just lookks like Rory from the back,he had been at the City Hall the night before (which was the day after my 19th birthday). Then I saw the boots,denim jacket, denim jeans and the most AMAZING mustard coloured winkle-picker boots, and I knew it just HAD to be him, and it was. I got his autograph.and we chatted for awhile about support bands,I thanked him for his brilliant gig the night before,which he played down,as modest as ever, then he was gone. A moment I will never forget,and will always treasure. Check out Gwyn Ashton,a bit similar but yet with his own distintive style.We only saw him once last year, but 5 times the year before,one awesome rock/blues player with incredible slide playing!. Many Thanks again Alison Mike Knapp USA 15.1.2002 8:50:11 knapp@isgs.uiuc.edu http:// I first heard of Rory Gallagher and Taste, When I met I best Friend in 1975. He was playing guitar and jamming with a drummer and a bass player, they were playing "What's Going on" by Taste. I was floored by the song, and asked who it was by, I went out and Bought "Live at the Isle of White". I've been a loyal Rory Gallagher fan ever since. Rory has influenced my guitar playing so much. No musician as moved me so much as Rory Gallagher.. Paul Ireland 29.1.2002 6:14:40 paultjlawless@yahoo.com http:// Hi just like to say there is a rory gallagher festival on in ballyshannon co. donegal its the first ever and my band is playing at it.we're supporting the revs.it starts on the 1st of march Peter LeFaucheur Canada 3.2.2002 17:3:29 justinlefaucheur@aol.com http:// I lived most of my 50 yrs in England, and have been a jazz/blues fanatic and guitar player since i was 12. I was lucky to have seen many of the great jazz players LIVE--Wes Montgomery,Grant Green, Kenny Burrell. Not to many ROCK players fascinated me---apart from Johnny Winter..and an Irishman from Cork who i found was GREATLY influenced by my idol Django Reinhardt. When I was about 17 i read in an interview by Rory Gallagher where he said he listened to EVERYBODY-ragtime players like Rev. Gary Davis. Blind Willie Mctell,..ancient bluesmen..as well as avant-garde saxophone players like Ornette Coleman with their roots in Eastern Music. Out of ALL the late 60s/70s guitar players, this modest gentleman KNEW his stuff.For me, this is the true meaning of being a MUSICIAN...a word that squandered cheaply on individuals who are very narrow minded musically. He influenced me, and probably thousands of others, to "dig up" these ancient records of truely obscure artists....VERY few guitar players really LISTEN, I mean LISTEN to obscure artists.....I was so impressed by his interview that i went to see him--at the "Greyhound Theatre", Croydon, a very small venue. When we walked in we found,to our amazement, this young, good looking chap sitting at the bar drinking with every one else!---This was 1972!---Where can you go to a venue and see Bowie or Bolan or even Clapton talking to the public before a concert? We spoke to him...and he spoke back just like we had known him for years..he spoke of playing some folk clubs alongside Bert Jansch and John James and Wizz Jones. Said he was getting together with Lonnie Donegan--and spoke fondly of his idol Lonnie Johnson, the legendary black bluesman whom Donegan cloned his first name from---We shook his hand and soon after he proceeded to IGNITE the small stage like a molotov cocktail.---never before, and up to this day, have i seen someone do amazing things with just a Vox A.C.30, a peeling strat, a MartinD-35,and a harp.--NO GIMMICKS----do you hear me people--NO GIMMICKS!!! something that today, with all the pyrotechnic heavy metal posers who think they are GOD!!--And this man was SOOOOO HUMBLE that he almost blushed when you praised him!--he was what a true human being was meant to be, a person with a heart of gold--and that feeling came through when he played. Only a FEW, and I mean FEW artists had this heart of gold. Wes Montgomery was one, Kenny Burrell,--and Rory. They are the tyoe you could meet on the street, or in a supermarket, and they would stop whatever they were doing and show you how to play a certain piece.--You try asking that of TODAYS so-called rock heroes!--You'd have to show your greenbacks first! I'm proud to say I'd met one of the finest, politest people who stayed true to himself and his fans. We all miss him GREATLY...the world could do with a few more like him TODAY since i can truely say, his influence has helped me become a better person/musician and has definitely got me to expand my record collection. Thomas W. Parker USA 20.2.2002 20:5:2 parker26tw@aol.com http:// Dave, Very nice compilation of Rory's influences on other guitarists. That's something I've always wondered about - that there must be more respect from artists, it's good to hear that stuff. I'll be checking back on the tabs and videos as well. I've acquired a few VHS videos and the Irish Tour DVD, but am always looking for more. Thanks, T.W.Parker D.Jan Swanson USA 8.3.2002 18:33:16 jansen7@99main.com http:// Hello, Rory Fans, it`s greta to express Love and Gratitude for a man who makes me want to pick up a strat and play with passion and conviction ..... o.k i`m gettin carried away, I bought my first Rory album at a Railroad salvage in a cut bin cuase i loved the cover of Against the grain! and thought this guy looked so cool!!!! with a strat! then when i heard him play it was like O.k move over Jimmy Page , there`s another gun in town and he can play !!!!! However thanks to Pagey for apreciation of Blues , Rock, Folk and Country , combined! . Ever since < I was 14 by the way > iv`e been an avid Rory fan . I think he influenced Ritchie Blackmore to pick up the slide and Billy Gibbons to edge pick , to make that sqeal!!!!! I dont know what else to say than I wish he was still here with us, to keep sharing his talent ... I thank his brother and the people responsible for keeping his music alive , It gives me GREAT pleasure to walk into a music store and see the entire catolog on cd!!!!! p.s if you watch the Isle of Wright Fest. Rory with his Trust band, blows away Hendrix, Townsend, and anyone else in that time period , for a live performance..... If your a true Rory fan and want to talk , please drop me a line , i cant get enough of Calling Card!!!! God Bless Jan, the man D.Jan Swanson USA 8.3.2002 18:39:29 jansen7@99main.com http:// Hello, Rory Fans, it`s greta to express Love and Gratitude for a man who makes me want to pick up a strat and play with passion and conviction ..... o.k i`m gettin carried away, I bought my first Rory album at a Railroad salvage in a cut bin cuase i loved the cover of Against the grain! and thought this guy looked so cool!!!! with a strat! then when i heard him play it was like O.k move over Jimmy Page , there`s another gun in town and he can play !!!!! However thanks to Pagey for apreciation of Blues , Rock, Folk and Country , combined! . Ever since < I was 14 by the way > iv`e been an avid Rory fan . I think he influenced Ritchie Blackmore to pick up the slide and Billy Gibbons to edge pick , to make that sqeal!!!!! I dont know what else to say than I wish he was still here with us, to keep sharing his talent ... I thank his brother and the people responsible for keeping his music alive , It gives me GREAT pleasure to walk into a music store and see the entire catolog on cd!!!!! p.s if you watch the Isle of Wright Fest. Rory with his Trust band, blows away Hendrix, Townsend, and anyone else in that time period , for a live performance..... If your a true Rory fan and want to talk , please drop me a line , i cant get enough of Calling Card!!!! God Bless Jan, the man Dennis Oconnor United Kingdom 20.3.2002 10:55:45 OconnorRoryG@aol.com http:// Have followed Rory since 1970 and even had the honour of meeting him, his band,brother Donal and all the road crew. During the 70's myself and a few friends would regularly follow Rory on tour (Paul Denman now Bass Player with Sade was one of the gang) If anyone did not see Rory in the 70's think back to his "Live In Europe" album and songs like Messin' With the Kid and In Your Town, Bullfrog Blues - truly phenomenal For me his music will go on forever Long Live The Kid! tom powers USA 20.3.2002 17:53:48 tpowers@optonline.net http:// I first time I heard Rory was his Irish Tour album..I 15 years old. Me and my friends love it..We bought all his albums including his taste albums..I first saw him in concert I think in 1975 at the at the Caldrone in hempstead ny..I also went to his many concerts at my father place in roslyn ny..The bottom line,NYC..and some place in brooklyn in the 80's... Mike Himes USA 24.3.2002 0:56:32 PCwizisme@aol.com http:// I saw Rory 3 times in the late 70's and early 80's I must say he was one of the best especially in a medium sized bar. All the times I saw him he was second billed or guest and it always turned out to be a disaster for the other band. The first time he was the warm up band on the Foghat Fool for the City tour around 1976 I believe. I, as well as most of the people at Three Rivers Staduim in Pittsburgh for that matter, had never heard of him. Foghat put on a great show including their debute of their most famous songs including Slow Ride, however it was marred by the whole arena screaming for more Gallagher the whole way through it. After that show I knew I had to see him again. Around 1979 I caught him in Youngstown Ohio in a old theater turned into a bar called the Tomorrow Club. He was second billed again, playing warm up band for Rick Derringer on his All American Boy tour featuring his most famous tune Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo. Again disaster for Derringer. In those days the warm up band would play for 2 hours and the feature for usually 3 or more. Rory came out and played most of the tunes from his album The Story so Far which included Tattooed lady, Laundramat, Cradle Rock, and others, then a mid show 30 minute or so set of him playing solo accoustic. It was always killer. I put him up there with Richard Thompson on accustic. I doesn't matter what type of music you liked. The sound that he could get playing an accoustic was spellbinding and the crowd would fall totally silent every time. Not even so much as a cough or a lighter clicking would be heard. Another 45 minute or so set then he finished off with Bullfrog Blues which brought the house down. I had to laugh after he had gone and they were trying to set up for derringer the crowd just kept chanting and stomping "Gallagher" to the point where they came out on stage and told the people that " Rory has left the building and would not be comming back" just like thay did for Elvis (only this was 1/2 hour after Rory had left) lol But they kept on.......... Derringer came out to a pissed off crowd and played a quick warm up tune and saw the kaos and quickly switched into the most rockinist version of Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo I ever heard in my life, but each time they stopped the crowd kept yelling for Gallagher. They played another tune, I forget what it was but these guys were really working and playing for their life, but still at every break and during the playing the crowd kept chanting. Between the second and third song Derringer again told the crowd that Rory had left but he had talked to the owner of the club and he told them that at 2am he would lock the doors and they could play all night long if they wanted and keep the bar open......... if the crowd would just settle down. They started into Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo again for the third song, even more robust than before if you can believe it, these guys were playing for a purpose and really laying it down, But the crowd just wouldn't have it. Derringers roadies caught a few rushing the stage and tossed them back and then all hell broke loose. Derringer yelled into the mic " Fuck it, goodnight" threw his guitar on stage and walked off with the other band members, the lights came on and the owner came out on stage screaming at the people telling them what a bunch of "mother fucking morons" they were and "get the fuck out of my bar and never come back". I saw Rory one more time in the early 80's and it was the same. Call it onstage chrisma, kick ass rock or whatever but all the times I have seen him I was with a seasoned concert going crowd that had never heard of him before, and they could never get enough of him. I have all his records, but like Fleetwood Mac with Lindsay Buckingham and a few others, the studio and live albums are mere shadows and totally pale in comparison to the magic and quality of music you would have experienced having been there. I have not had the chance to yet, but look forward to checking out the posted clips. Hopefully there was some magic captured and the rest of the world can see just how great he really was. Sincerely, M.C. Himes dom kobel France 5.4.2002 12:25:29 d.kobel@wanadoo.fr http:// merci et bravo au first guitar hero phil United Kingdom 15.4.2002 13:1:12 dylandoga@hotmail.com http:// Cool site, the tabs are much appritiated n needed. Can anyone give me any infomation regarding this Rory trubute concer being held in Dukinfield, like who to phone for tickets??? I can read the phone no on the poster on the site. Thanks Phil frankie Griffin Ireland 19.4.2002 3:9:34 frankiegriffin@eircom.net http:// RORY GALLAGHER PLAYED ON SESSIONS WITH SOME OF HIS HEROES NAMELY MUDDY WATERS,JERRY LEE LEWIS AND OBVIOUSLY PLENTY OTHERS NOT MENTIONED HERE,HE WAS ONCE ASKED TO PLAY FOR THE ROLLING STONES BUT DECLINED THE OFFER,ALL THIS IN HIS 30S,I REST MY CASE.RORY WAS AHEAD OF HIS TIME,HE LEFT HIS MARK,AND SERVED HIS PURPOSE HE SET THE SEED,WITH THE DEDICATION OF HIS BROTHER DONAL,WATCH THE SEED GROW,IT IS MOST UNFORTUNATE RORY HAS PASSED ON ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO NEVER WITTNESSED HIS LIVE PERFORMANCES,I SEEN RORY LIVE ON ABOUT 5 OCCASIONS,CHRISTMAS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME IN CORK (rorys hometown)WITHOUT A VISIT FROM RORY,HE WAS THE OLDER GENERATIONS SANTACLAUS,HIS APPERANCE IN CORK WAS OUR CHRISTMAS PRESENT.I LATER SAW HIM PLAY AT CORK OPERA HOUSE,FORTUNATLY I WAS EMPLOYED HERE AS A STAGE TECHNICAN SO I GOT TO SEE THE WHOLE HOG,RORY JAMMED ALL DAY BEFORE HIS PERFORMANCE FOR THE TV CAMERAS,WHICH WAS LATER BROADCAST SOME MONTHS AFTER THE EVENT.THE LAST TIME I WITTNESSED A RORY GALLAGHER CONCERT WAS AT A FREE GIG IN CORK AT THE LEE FIELDS,ON THAT DAY I SENSED RORY WASNT THE SAME,HE APPEARED TO BE STAGGERING AND HIS VOICE WASNT GOOD,HE WAS A BIT OVERWEIGHT AND AT THAT STAGE I KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG,THE IMPRESSION I GOT WAS AS IF RORY DIDNT CARE ANYMORE,SOME YEARS LATER RORY PASSED ON R.I.P. RORY GALLAGHER WAS ONCE A LIVING LEGEND,NOW HES JUST A LEGEND."THANKS A MILLION,THANKS VERY MUCH INDEED,CHEERIO." Frankie Griffin. CORK, MUNSTER IRELAND - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 12:43:44 (MEST) Sebastian Germany 19.4.2002 7:30:52 http:// Hi! I'm 17 years old and i first listend to Rory when I was 12. I don't like this new music and all that shit. In this times i listend to the Rolling Stones a lot. One day I found a Taste BEst of at my fathers cds. I listend to it long times. But then i forgot it. For now a few months ago i found the Irish Tour CD at a friend. I remembered wo Rory Gallagher was. I listend to the Irish Tour and now I'm a big Rory Fan again. He's one of the Best Guitar players ever. His sliding and solos are outstanding. I hope you understand my english. This was my little Rory story, goodbye! Paul Doyne Ireland 29.4.2002 16:46:15 doyne@iol.ie http:// Right I want to see the videos so here goes: I'm from Dublin so we were lucky enough to see quite a bit of Rory on the TV growing up. The best story I have is being in College Green in the centre of Dublin listening to a free gig of Rory's. Guinness sponcered the gig and there was a huge turn out. Rory remembered it was Elvis Presley's Aniversary and went into an impromptu version of one of the Kings classics. He finished off with Messin' with the Kid. Man the air guitarists had to stop cause they couldn't keep up with him that day. He's the reason I started to play. Brian Tambling Ireland 4.5.2002 9:19:57 http:// This is without doubt the best Rory page on the net, I don't really have a Rory story to tell because I never met him, I only really found out about him after he died because I was only 10 years old at the time. But now I listen to his music non-stop,nobody compares to Rory.I attend all the Rory tributes in The Meeting Place bar Midleton Co.Cork my local bar and I hope to play there with my own Rory tribute band in the near future. Anyway thanks for the film footage of Rory its great All the best Brian Neil Canada 16.5.2002 11:1:31 nsturner3@attbi.com http:// I was so sorry to learn of Rory's passing. I saw him in Calgary, Alberta in 1973 on a ticket with Fleetwood Mac and Deep Purple (quite a lineup for a 6,000 seat facility!) and he was simply incredible. Rory played first, followed by Mac and then Deep Purple wound things up. No offense to anyone else involved, but Rory's show was the most honest and immediate. He was fantastic and remains a fond memory thirty years later. God bless. roger wrobel USA 20.5.2002 22:22:14 rogerwrobel@netscape.net http:// Hi, I just checked out your cool page on Rory. you can read my personal account of meeting the man in Arizona in 1985 on the RoryOn page under the "Stories from His Fans" section. Mine is entitled, "Hanging out With Rory in Arizona" John who runs the RoryOn page has been kind enough to send me a boot and a compilation video of his career. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know. Roger Drummond Hussin United Kingdom 23.5.2002 10:49:35 d.hussin@blueyonder.co.uk http:// Thomas Monreal Germany 28.5.2002 2:31:26 nc-monreath@netcologne.de http:// Hallo from Cologne, since 30 years I really admire Rory and his fantastic music. During my first trip to England in 1976 I bought 2 records of him, "Live in Europe" and "Live Irish Tour". Till today both records are one of my favorites. I saw him live two times, at the end of 1982 and 1993. Thanks for this informative and good web-site. Best from Cologne Thomas Monreal danny vlaspoel Netherlands 5.6.2002 3:6:8 vlaspoel@hotmail.com http:// heeelllppp!!!!, the dutch rory gallagher tribute band LAUNDROMAT needs a SINGER (you may play also an instrument like guitar, keyboards or bluesharp). we need a fully 200% performing,good company and roryminded guy to play at tributefestivals and do Irelandtours ect. we live in the area of Amsterdam. plaes contact!!!! Cheers Danny danny vlaspoel Netherlands 5.6.2002 3:7:11 vlaspoel@hotmail.com http:// heeelllppp!!!!, the dutch rory gallagher tribute band LAUNDROMAT needs a SINGER (you may play also an instrument like guitar, keyboards or bluesharp). we need a fully 200% performing,good company and roryminded guy to play at tributefestivals and do Irelandtours ect. we live in the area of Amsterdam. please contact!!!! Cheers Danny bill blaze USA 8.6.2002 22:45:23 bill.blaze@adelphia.net http:// years ado i had uust bought irish tour 74 and went to see zz top rory opened to my glee and dazzled the crowd while zz top put everybody to sleep Laust "blues boy" Nielsen Denmark 10.6.2002 5:37:25 the_lost83@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/lost_caravan Hi- My first Rory experience was about 2 years ago I guess (in 2000)- at that time I wasn't really into the blues, not much anyway. But then my father had these LP's that I'd like to hear, that he had got from a friend of his, whom had killed himself (so the wife gave it to my father)- but then finally I came to hear some of those LP's that looked exciting- and at first I didn't pick the Rory LP up!- but then I gave it try and put it on. And I liked it from the very moment. The song was Crest Of A Wave, and the LP is some bootleg kind of LP, just called "Rory Gallagher" (but it's not the album- it's a blend of his first 2 solo albums)... I didn't really knew that it was blues/rock- I just liked it. But I didn't really understand it, 'cause there were errors in the recordings of the LP- the second side wasn't Rory- it was somekind of Beatles like music!- their more soft music. But I shure love(d) that A side with Crest Of A Wave, Fall Apart, There's A Light.. and 2 more. Now I've got almost everything official with Rory and Taste, plus some LP's Now he's a GREAT inspiration to me (the biggest I guess), both as a musician and as of being "good"- and through his music I digged in to his inspirational sources- and now I LOVE everything like Big Bill Broonzy, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon (I play bass myself :O))- Robert Johnson, GERRY McAvoy!, Scrapper Blackwell and so on! Laust Nielsen, 19 Alleroed, Denmark :O) Rich USA 13.6.2002 12:31:1 kulz1@hotmail.com http:// When I was 18 or 19, I had the privilege of seeing Rory play in 78 or 79' in Royal Oak Michigan (near Detroit). Fortunately, I had older brothers with good musical taste (no pun intended). They had a copy of "Blueprint" which I played over and over. When Rory came to town, I jumped at the chance to see him. A group of about 8 of us saw him play at the Royal Oak Theatre (seats about 1,000). He put on a memorable show- one of the best live performances I've ever seen. When he slowed it down and performed "Out on the Western Plain" I had chills. During the encore, we went down to the front of the stage and Rory slapped our hands. It was awesome. Since that show, I bought up every Taste and Rory album I could get my hands on. I was lucky enough to see him once again in Detroit about 4 or 5 years later at Harpo's. Another great show. My future wife and I had table near the stage. Unfortunately, I couldn't see him the last time he was in Detroit at a club called Key West (1990? or so). My wife and I also had a chance to see him in London in 87' but the show was sold out. Long live Rory. chris rowe USA 13.6.2002 13:43:59 gooeydux@yahoo.com http:// i had no idea there were so many rory fans out there!i had the pleasure of seeing him play 5 times here in seattle and once in santa monica calif.and was very sad to see that he had passed.i have all his albums on vinyl and cd and have just about worn out my irish tour dvd.this is a great site dedicated to a great guitarist!keep up the good work! Alastair McPherson United Kingdom 14.6.2002 5:42:11 mcpherson@gopbi.com http:// I went to see Rory in concert at Reading in 1988, only concert I ever had butterflies in my stomach as i waited for him to come on stage. also after his death I was at Glasgow Pavillion watching Alvin Lee the bass man was Gerry McAvoy Alvins guitar had a problem and he had to leave the stage and Gerry played a fill in solo on bass the crowd started chanting 'Rory Rory'... excellent moment bill davis USA 23.6.2002 12:19:26 bill.blaze@adelphia.net http:// bill davis USA 23.6.2002 12:24:53 bill.blaze@adelphia.net http:// i saw rory open for zztop and rush, mid 70's ( destroyed both ) left the crowd wondering why this man was not well known been listening to irish tour 74 for over 25 years still can't get enough rory if there a better one than that please email me which one plus would like the link to see the video admirer for many many years rory Luis Gabriel Melo, PhD Canada 26.6.2002 18:46:6 luis.melo@usask.ca http://usask.ca I first came across Rory's music as a teenager circa 1978 around he time that Photo Finish was released. At that time I was palying in a band in the Azores, and I remember vividly, when we got a vopy of the LP, we all fell in love with the songs and included 5 or 6 songs from the album in the reportoire that we used to play. I loved every song in that album, but my favorites were Brute Force and Ignorance, Shin Kicker and Fuel the Fire. In 1980 I emigrated to Canada and continued to listen to Rory, although it wasn't too easy to get a hold of his albums, particularly the earlier ones. Rory played in Ottawa in 1983, but i could not attend the show. That is one of my biggest regrets, as he never came back to play in Ottawa. I bought all of his live cd's to make up for this, and I should say that it really makes me wonder how exciting this guy must have been live. Absolutely the best. For the longest of times I was hooked on Robin Trower, but after listening to Rory, he became my favourite guitar player. Just the fluidity and diveristy of stiles that he incorporates in his playing set him above everyone else. I was delighted when Buddha records re=issued all of his records. I bought all 17 CD's and listen to them everyday. They are all so god that it is difficult to pick a favourite. I hope that finally gets the credit that he should have gotten in life. I congratulate you for maintaining such an informative and updated site. This is an obligatory stop for every Gallagherite! All the best from Canada Luis Gary Choat New Zealand 28.6.2002 18:10:34 g.w.c@xtra.co.nz I first heard of Rory Gallagher when I acquired a copy of On the Boards probably 27 years ago through a record club I belonged to.His music struck me so much that I have been a huge fan ever since.I managed to see Rory in concert in the late 70's in Wellington.I now have in my collection, either on vinyl or CD, probably everything available by Rory in this country, including a vinyl copy of ' In the beginning - an early Taste of Rory Gallagher ' recorded in 1967 with Eric Kitteringham & Norman Damery. I also have the two videos available in this country ' Live in Cork ' & 'Irish Tour '74. Am big fan and long awaiting acoustic CD to be released.Also have to try and get my hands on the book that's been written about Rory's life. Andy Hind Australia 8.7.2002 5:52:2 cooza@iprimus.com.au http:// Gidday there Dave. Mate, cant tell ya how much I appreciate ya settin' this up. I'm about to tell ya how I got into Rory and Ive got f****n goose bumps up me back recallin' those early days when I first 'eard him. I reckon it must 'av been around 78. I'd just started to listenin' to Hendrix, Clapton, Buchannan and the like and I was 14. Me mate mentioned 'im as I recall sayin' I was goin' down Cronulla to get an album. I searched thru "G" and came across PHOTO FINISH. I got 'em to whack it on and that was that. To this day, that easily rates as one of me top 3 albums. If not no.1. It's hard to explain how listenin' to him on that (and IRISH TOUR) affects me. Sort of like he became me best mate and when ever I needed some solice, for whatever reason, I'd chuck the headphones on, slowly turn the dial up to 10, and he'd be there, goin'off. Somehow sayin', hey son, everythings cool. F****n champion. I remember an early party me and me mates had when we first moved outa home. I'd put on Rory and Shadow Play was playin' and we were all pissed as farts and jumpin' round when I heard the most fuckin' hideous noise. A mate had fallen on the stereo and the needle just dug right in and totally f***ed it. Mate, I was shattered. That was early 80's and for 16 or 17 years, no matter how hard I tried to get another album, I never had any luck. I bought anything I could get my hands on. "TOP PRIORITY" "DEFENDER" "AGAINST THE GRAIN" "JINX" "EDGED IN BLUE" but they just didnt seem to take me where "FINISH" did. Although "TOUR" used to get pretty close. Then in 99, I was orderin' in a imported CD from, shit, there ya go, I cant remember of who, but I definitely remember askin' the guy what of Rory's he could get in. I recall 'im rallyin' off the usual ones when he mentioned "PHOTO". Here comes those bumps again. I'll never forget that arvo when I got home and slipped it in the stedge. I've had some f****n' highs in me life,some enhanced some not, but that arvo, fuck, I went to Mars. With him havin' passed on by that stage, well, it's really hard to put into words how I was feelin', but I've got this great feelin' , that maybe Dave, you know. Mate, I hope that some of the colourful adjectives I've used dont affend, but thats the only word I can think of that empasizes the musical passion the lad brought out in me. I took the guitar up round 88 and have jambed along with him ever since. Of course I could never keep up, but it was never for the want of tryin'. Now I've come across ya site, and I really want to thank ya for puttin' this together. I could never find anything on Rory as far as tab goes and you've filled that void. Finally now I might be able to nail some of those chromatic flurry's he rips off. Mate, I've got a great family, great mates, 'ad some great gals, and I tell ya now, fair dinkum, Rory's up there with 'em all. A true legend. As you wrote in your site, I dig the way he stayed true to 'imself. I'm 37 now, a tradesman, a lad, and I can feel the 'ol eyes startin' to swell with f****n' admiration toward 'im and the fact that I'm able to share me thoughts with a fellow Rory fan. It has never seased to blow me out, the way in which he could jump right off that vinyl and make me feel, well, F****n' Sensational. Dave, I really hope you get this as I'd dig to possibly 'av a yak with ya about Rory. Who knows, I dont know if your from Ireland,but I'm headed there one day. What better way to see the place than to get down to some serious crack, than with some fellow Rory mates. Anway mate, you take it easy and thanks heaps again for givin' me the opportunity to put down in words me thoughts on Rory. It's been great. Cheers son....Andy Jim French United Kingdom 9.7.2002 9:26:6 Jim.French4@Virgin.Net http:// I met Rory after a concert at the Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne, Australia. This was Feb 1975. He came out with the Strat under one arm, and a carrier bag with a few beers in it under the other. He said "Hi", and immediately followed up by asking did I enjoy the show. What a question! My voice was hoarse from cheering, so he got me to hold the Strat! whilst he fished out a couple of beers from his carrier bag. We sat on the steps for a few minutes in the warm Aussie night and shared a couple of beers and a few words. I was a fan from 1969, and to meet him was fantastic. I saw him many many times over the years in UK, Aus the US and Europe, but I'll never forget my chance to chat with a really nice guy! Rock on Rory! Greg USA 9.7.2002 19:30:30 Pale@dhmail.net http:// Hi. I first became aware of Rory by watching TV or HBO. Whatever channel I was watching, they were showing a concert (I belive it was the same as the Live in Ireland DVD). Anyway, I was blown away. Next day I went to find a couple of albums by Rory. Mainstream record stores didn't have anything, so I went to a used record store and picked up Photo Finish and Stage Struck. I listened to those albums all the time and continued to add to my Rory Collection. I didn't realize it at the time, but the Photo Finish album was autographed. It was in pencil over the picture stuck on the guitar. A friend of mine actually pointed it out to me. I'm sure the record store didn't see it either, as they would have upped the price for sure. I was still in highschool back then, so I'm thinking I got into Rory about 82ish. I wish I still had those albums, but as with some of my other property, they disappeared (all my albums) during a overseas move. Rory's music meant alot to me, and still does. I've been playing guitar since I was 9 years old, and to this day, people still say "who?" when they ask me who my favorite guitarist is. I only wish I could have seen him play live. John United Kingdom 10.7.2002 14:40:26 johnarchibald51@hotmail.com http:// Hi Aged 50 I grew up with Rory’s songs whizzing through my mind-mind-mind (in Newtongrange, Scotland no less) , and I guess I always will. Do I miss him? You bet I do, and I do even loose some sleep! Yes Sir, the World sure is a much poorer place without Rory, and quit apart from his brilliance in music Rory was a great person, a true champion of the poor, working class and under the underprivileged – I should know I was a poor coal miners Son and Rory made my life richer! Rory pioneered a movement that did nor buckle to the establishment or the Mob. If he was here today he would get my vote as PM. I don’t want to end up writing crap as I cant see the screen for tears remembering / reminiscing about the biggest lose I have experienced since my dad died in 1972. I will sign off now, but God bless you Rory and my heart felt and sincerer condolences to Rory’s family and his friends.. John A (alias Johnny Levi – but that was a long time ago?) John United Kingdom 10.7.2002 14:51:19 johnarchibald51@hotmail.com http:// Hi Aged 50 I grew up with Rory’s songs whizzing through my mind-mind-mind (in Newtongrange, Scotland no less) , and I guess I always will. Do I miss him? You bet I do, and I do even loose some sleep! Yes Sir, the World sure is a much poorer place without Rory, and quit apart from his brilliance in music Rory was a great person, a true champion of the poor, working class and under the underprivileged – I should know I was a poor coal miners Son and Rory made my life richer! Rory pioneered a movement that did nor buckle to the establishment or the Mob and if he was here today he would get my vote as PM. I don’t want to end up writing crap as I cant see the screen for tears remembering / reminiscing about the biggest lose I have experienced since my dad died in 1972 - and I loved my Dad very much. I will sign off now, but God bless you Rory and my heart felt and sincerer condolences to Rory’s family and his friends.. John A (alias Johnny Levi – but that was a long time ago?) Alastair Greene USA 10.7.2002 15:7:3 agsongs@hotmail.com http://www.agsongs.com Dave, Great site! I saw your link to the yahoo Rock Guitarists Page and joined up. Thanks for sending me the link to your Rory Page. Totally Awesome!! Check ya soon. -Alastair Greene Phillip Kenny USA 12.7.2002 2:10:16 phizillip61@yahoo.com http:// Yeah, Rory growing up my big brothers used to have him playing all the time. At first I just wanted to be like them, they played guitar. But then I really started to listen to his riff and solos esp. the "DUCE" album. Great smoking pot to him and sharing him to my buddies. Peace,Phillip milo USA 13.7.2002 18:35:25 goaskmiles@yahoo.com http://rorymusictest.iwarp.com The first time I had ever heard of rory gallagher was from Don Kirschner's Rock Concert. I immediately went and bought the IT album and was blown away by it. I've been a fan ever since. I even have a rory music clip test on a web site dedicated to him. mick teesside United Kingdom 20.7.2002 7:57:38 http:// seen rory in redcar when a youngster once seen never forgotten visited middleton near cork rory gallagher tribute bar very moving experience and well worth the visit only sorry the man himself was not there paul tompsett United Kingdom 20.7.2002 11:5:18 paulantonyt@aol.com http:// rory will rock on forever see you in heaven paul robert crane USA 26.7.2002 7:50:50 reddogmg@attbi.com http://www.tenryjohns.com 2 stories really-1969 I saw Taste open on the Blind Faith Tour.Of course when Cream broke up because of ego problems the last thing I expected to see was Clapton letting Rory play the solo to Sunshine of Your Love on the encore, but that's what happened!And get this-while Eric was wearing the guitar-yep, Rory just reached around him to play-talk about EGOLESS! The second story comes from 1982-Iwas working a nightshift when The Who announced their "final" show,I had to rearrange my schedule to accomodate.Long story short-My tickets fell through when I noticed that Rory was in town the same night so off I went to the Park West in Chicago.There I witnessed one of the best shows in my life(really top 5 of all time).Rory played 2 sets,no opening act,about 41/2 hours of pure energy.And to think I had even considered The Who... By the way, you've got a REALLY COOL site,thanks for the time and love in preparing it-I also play in a Chicgo Blues Band-go to our website at www.tenryjohns.com and check it out. Thanks again Bob jenny USA 1.8.2002 21:15:34 mvladdy@aol.com http:// Saw Rory open for Rod Stewart, if memory doesn't fail me, long ago. None of us had heard of Rory, but he stole the show. Have to admit, I hadn't thought much about him till recently when I picked up the book about Gallagher, Zehringer, etc. It made me want to see Rory live again, to remember what blew us all away so much. Looking forward to bookmarking the link, and thanks for the page! Nilo Bortot Trinidad & Tobago 2.8.2002 8:58:11 bortot-hunkeler@bluewin.ch http:// Hello Dave It's nice to see that there are still Rory Gallagher fans around. I first saw him in TV in 1973. I was 14 Years old then. The first album i purchased was Live in Europe. That album and Irish Tour 74 were my favourites. I can't tell you how much his music meant to me in those years I saw him performing two times. This was april 2nd 1976 in Zurich(Volkshaus). The 2nd time about a year later at an openair in Rottweil/Germany. Many thanks for your great job Nilo Bortot Switzerland 2.8.2002 9:4:51 bortot-hunkeler@bluewin.ch http:// Hello Dave It's nice to see that there are still Rory Gallagher fans around. I first saw him in TV in 1973. I was 14 Years old then. The first album i purchased was Live in Europe. That album and Irish Tour 74 were my favourites. I can't tell you how much his music meant to me in those years I saw him performing two times. This was april 2nd 1976 in Zurich(Volkshaus). The 2nd time about a year later at an openair in Rottweil/Germany. Many thanks for your great job blueNote Finland 3.8.2002 12:59:49 blueNote@sunpoint.net http:// Hello I'm looking for Rory Gallaghers - The Loop - tabs?! This site is absolutely Fantastic...THX chris tonge United Kingdom 5.8.2002 15:7:20 chris.w.j.tonge@btinternet.com http:// One of my sisters introduced me to Gallagher in about 1972. I saw him three times and took many black and white photos. Great guitarist. Another one of my sisters was chatted up by him in an Oxford bar in about 1968/69. Her only memory of his was that he was extremely drunk! Mitch Master USA 10.8.2002 19:59:33 Mitchmaster200@yahoo.com http:// Hi There, Rory was one of the hotest guitar player and performer I have ever seen and I am a award winning guitarist myself and its because of Rory , I shook is hand one time . I would have to go to Kiss concert or some other commercial band to see him open up for them, and he was so good but the people wanting trash Kiss I was so bummed. I would go see Rory and than leave because I was satisfied and no could touch him.I was so sad to hear about his death,I didnt know for awhile because I been hanging in Thailand. I would like to Know what happen to Rory. Thank you so much for this sight Rory was my teacher,and I played with top cats., Thank you , Mitch Doug Ward USA 12.8.2002 12:55:17 http:// MICHAEL BYERS USA 12.8.2002 20:35:10 MBYERS222@AOL.COM http:// RORY, AHH!! ONE OF THE TRUE GREATS,EVEN THE 90'S METAL HEADS REALIZED THIS IN DETROIT AT HARPO'S THEATER. ON THE WAY OUT IT WAS GREAT TO HEAR THEM SAY THEY HAD KNOW IDEA THIS GUY WAS SOOO! GREAT!TO BAD HE WAS CUT DOWN WAY TO SOON,ONE OF THE TRUE PURE GREATS & LEGENDS. LOVE ALWAYS & THANKS DONNELL FOR GETTING THE RE-ISSUES,JUST WHAT THE DR. ORDERED TO SOOTH OUR BROKEN HEARTS MIKE BYERS MBYERS222@AOL.COM Ron Baker Australia 13.8.2002 18:55:51 ron@bakdraft.com.au http:// I first saw Rory at the Great Western Exrpress festival in Lincoln UK in 1972. Since then i have been a huge fan. Also saw him twice here in Australia, in Perth and in Melbourne Donald Cronin Ireland 14.8.2002 14:36:57 doncronin_cork@yahoo.com http:// I bought my first accoustic guitar in Crowleys in Cork. This is where Rory got his first one. Up until then I had never really listened to his music. I always had a great interest in B.B.King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters etc. I was at a funeral the day of Rory Gallaghers burial in ballincollig cemetry in Cork. I realised then there was a great respect for this musician and bought one of his CD's. The Irish Tour. Hooked by the balls straight away. This lad is in a league of his own. Since then I've been studying blues and slide techniques and learning Rorys licks. By the way if anyone is interested in drumming. Ray Rizzo from Days of the new is a must to listen. He also plays Jazz and blues. daniel boillot France 19.8.2002 11:46:58 daniel.boillot@wanadoo.fr http://www.ciatikslair.com J'ai connu Rory Gallagher alors que j'avais environ 15 ans, sachant que j'en ai desormais 44, je connais bien Rory. C'est mon guitariste favori à cause de son style et sa polyvalence musicale. J'ai tous les albums mais je cherche depuis des années des vidéos. Je suis venu sur ce site très interessant d'un passionné comme moi, et j'y ai trouvé mon bonheur. Merci de m'aider dans ma recherche. Amicalement Daniel Shaun Crossen USA 20.8.2002 7:18:28 shaun@shanahansound.com http:// I don't recall the exact year, maybe 1979-80. I was a teenager the first time I saw Rory Gallagher. It was at Salford University in Salford England (The University Challenge Tour). I was blown away and will forever have a memory of roadies taking crates of bottled Guiness backstage before the gig. Rory played for hours, and what struck me was his obvious love for playing out in front of a crowd and making sure a good time was had by all. I picked up an old copy of an early album and inside was a 7'' single of "hellcat". Shortly after I saw a clip from Montreux in 79. Since then I have been trying to get my hands on some footage of that gig. Robin O'Shea Ireland 23.8.2002 14:17:59 robinoshea2000@hotmail.com http:// What can I say that hasn't been said already? I'm a 17 yr old from Cork who is enchanted by his music. The first time I listened to 'Should've Learnt mt Lesson' springs to mind; that solo sent a chill down my spine! And what about 'Going to my Home Town'? What a song! I bought a mandolin so I could learn it or should I say, attempt to learn it!!! In my opinion we'll be waiting a couple of life-times before we see another one like him. Rob. P.S.Love the site-keep Rory alive Steve Causey USA 24.8.2002 21:43:59 http:// I worked in a record store in Cleveland Ohio about 15 years ago. We used to listen to mostly new releases but being a guitar player I was always looking for new quitar players to listen to or emulate. I would look through the open import section and came across "Rory Gallagher with Laundromat" and heard songs like "As the Crow Flies" and "When I was a cowboy" and thought that this blues player actually had good hooks and was fresh such as split harmonics. I just thought that he was a different player and I started buying all I could find of him. I actually have two copies of many of his cd's. I have been waiting for the DVD that his brother is supposedly going to release. I don't have many videos so looking forward to seeing what streaming videos that he has. I would like them sent to the two email addresses above. Also I especially like his accoustical work. Looking forward to receiving these videos...Steve Steve Causey USA 24.8.2002 21:46:4 star99710@prodigy.net http:// I worked in a record store in Cleveland Ohio about 15 years ago. We used to listen to mostly new releases but being a guitar player I was always looking for new quitar players to listen to or emulate. I would look through the open import section and came across "Rory Gallagher with Laundromat" and heard songs like "As the Crow Flies" and "When I was a cowboy" and thought that this blues player actually had good hooks and was fresh such as split harmonics. I just thought that he was a different player and I started buying all I could find of him. I actually have two copies of many of his cd's. I have been waiting for the DVD that his brother is supposedly going to release. I don't have many videos so looking forward to seeing what streaming videos that he has. I would like them sent to the two email addresses above. Also I especially like his accoustical work. Looking forward to receiving these videos...Steve Mantello La France 26.8.2002 2:31:20 ccas.repas@wanadoo.fr http:// Un de mes guitarite de légende Merci a toi pour se site génial Barrie Maguire Canada 30.8.2002 1:51:34 laspalmasnorte@hotmail.com http:// I saw an advertisment for "Photo Finish" in Guitar Player magazine in 1978 or 79, claiming it was 18 months in the making. I though with that much time preparing an album, it must be worth listening to. I was right, and since then is was "Bought and Sold". Network ES335 USA 30.8.2002 10:31:22 http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/play.pls?stationid=43709 I've listened to Rory since 1971 Damien.MILLEREAU@wanadoo.fr France 30.8.2002 13:18:22 MILLEREAU@wanadoo.fr http:// HI ! I 'm a big fan .I saw RORY 4 times on stage and he would give you so much energy !!! I miss him a lot . franck France 31.8.2002 13:26:1 francovation@aol.com Great site: I found here all I needed! Tabs for my dear guitars and my lonely nights; lyrics and articles for myself and my students (as an English teacher I'll have the privilege of introducing Rory Gallagher to them...). Congratulations! Keep up the excellent work! So long siggy the bass Germany 1.9.2002 19:25:45 s.schmidgall@t-online.de http://www.colormoon.de my first love in music was rory gallagher jacopo giovannercole Italy 5.9.2002 3:33:16 jacopogiovannercole@virgilio.it http:// :::::RORY é il più grande chitarrista rock degli anni 70! pete white United Kingdom 7.9.2002 12:22:50 peter@pwhite22.fsnet.co.uk http:// Back in 1971 when i was still at school someone lent me a taste album. I was totaly blown away by the pure gutsy blues style. not long after had the great pleasure to see rory at Cheltenham town hall,i also seen rory at Taunton &Glouster. Alan Kerr Canada 12.9.2002 7:41:19 akerr@city.toronto.on.ca http:// I am a Scot now resident in Canada and a life-long Taste and Rory Gallgher fan, having originally collected all Rory's recordings on vinyl throughout the 70's and early 80's. The recent digitally remastered CD series is available here in North America and I have avidly been rediscovering what a truly remarkable musician - and man - he was. I had the privilege of meeting Rory and Donal after a gig in my home town of East Kilbride in the mid-70's when the "Rory Gallagher Band" played the, then, Olympia ballroom where I was in the front row marvelling at Rory's technique. The warmth and friendliness of both Irish brothers is a memory that returns when I listen to The Man... Alan Kerr Whitby, Ontario, Canada tylor swade Canada 13.9.2002 16:19:10 n.ritchie@sympatico.ca http:// i witnesed rory at the el macombo in 93 i believe and as i drove back up the 401 out of toronto my ears were still ringing as i thought about it i figurd i would never witness such a thing again Toni Zurbuchen Switzerland 14.9.2002 17:48:17 toni.zurbuchen@ymail.ch http:// The best concert I've ever seen in my life has been Rory Gallagher in Zürich around 1972 or 1974. It was the best entertainment I've seen ever! I've looking for live videos, also to buy them, who knows someone who's selling them? Greatings, Toni stephen patacchiola USA 14.9.2002 23:49:22 patacchiola@msn.com http:// I was the guitar tech for stevie wonder from 1989 - 1992 and while in london we were permorming at wembly auditorium and i i called donal and invited him and rory to come to the show which they did. i was hoping for rory to play a tune with stevie for which he was into but rory was not up for it. but he was and alyways be my guitar hero. he was the best. thank you. stephen Eric Smith United Kingdom 18.9.2002 12:58:57 eck.smith@btinternet.com http://www.btopenworld.com/bbhome First introduced to Rory's music in the early seventies by my older brother. I wasn't even a teenager at the time and am ashamed to admit that the music went right over my head. I picked up the guitar at about 14 (which became a permanent feature) and got into all the usual suspects. I became serious as a lead player about 7 years ago and have revisited names recommended to me throughout my life. Among them was Rory and I have developed a real passion for his... well real passion. I have to say that the old brother was right. Eric Pat McCarthy USA 19.9.2002 13:13:14 pmccart3@rochester.rr.com http:// Thanks for all the great music Rory!! colin hughes United Kingdom 24.9.2002 9:38:19 colin @blues145.freeserve.co.uk http://n/a The first time I saw Rory was on the old grey whistal test on tv,I think it was Rorys 25th birthday.This dont sound astounding but it left me with an astounding impresion and admeration for the man and his music.In my own band we often cover a couple of Rorys songs my personal favrit being Messing with the kidd. God bless him,and thank you for a great site ,and yes Rory we do like the music ,Rock on!!!!!!!!!! Colin. Feargal O'Cathain Ireland 27.9.2002 10:15:5 feargal1709@yahoo.co.uk http:// I was a teenager in the 1980s' when I discovered an Album of his in my local record shop. "Rory Gallagher, Live in Europe". I was hooked from there on and started to collect as many of his records I could find. But unfortunately it was only after Rory's death that he seemed to receive the proper marketing and publicity he deserved all along. I was able to see him live at the Guiness Blues festival in College Green, Dublin in the summer of 1992, and he was amazing, playing a lot of material off the Fresh Evidence & Defender Albums as well as his established favourites. It's just a pity he is no longer with us instead of the pale imitations left in his place. All the best Feargal Norm Pussehl USA 27.9.2002 12:3:49 npussehl@adelphia.net http://www.thedirtband.com "Irish Tour 74" changed the way I look at the blues forever. Tony Joe White's "As the Crow Flies" s seminal acoustic slide work. Amazing then, amazing now..Thanks Rory...... Chalmel France 28.9.2002 4:6:39 pchalmel@easyconnect.fr http://www.4001.com Mauricio Oliveira Brazil 29.9.2002 18:24:55 mausiq@uol.com.br http:// Went to Dublin last month and people about Rory. For my surprise ordinary youngs doesn´t know him at all. Rory is just one of the best of all times!! Mark K. King USA 1.10.2002 10:23:28 casper16321@aol.com http://www.ceratechcoatings.com AS I SIT LISTENING TO RORY'S CD "CALLING CARD"....SONG THATS PLAYING NOW ....COUNTRY MILE... I AM A DJ FROM TEXAS, WE'VE GOT BLUES HERE, I DJ IN OKLAHOMA TOO.. THEY GOT BLUES THERE TOO, BUT MAN THE FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD OF RORY WAS IN 1979 IN AMARILLO,TEXAS, AT A CITY COLLEGE RADIO STATION THE ALBUM, YES WE USED VINYL BACK THEN!!!! ANYWAY IT WAS TOP PRIORITY. MAN, I COULD NOT GET ENOUGH, AS YOU CAN SEE 22 YEARS LATER I STILL KNOW, RORY WAS NEEDED IN HEAVEN, THE HEART AND SOUL THE TEARS, RORY WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF THE TOP 4 BLUESMEN OF ALL TIME,MY BROTHERS OWN A COATING COMPANY IN FT.WORTH TEXAS, AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK THERE IS A RORY FEST IN THE MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT OF THE FACILITY....IT SEEMS TO REALLY PICK UP PRODUCTIVITY, WHEN RORY IS BLAZING,ANYWAY RORY WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, ME BEING FROM TEXAS AN ALL I SEE IT NOW....RORY GALLAGHER AND STEVIE RAY VAUGHN, TEACHING THE ANGELS HOW TO PUT SOUL INTO YOUR STRINGED INSTRUMENTS!!!! GOD BLESS US ALL... PEACE TO ALL!!!! Reijo Kostilainen Finland 2.10.2002 2:7:28 reijo.koo@luukku.com http:// Help me! I must have the words for Rory´s song where he sings "I don´t mind who´s interested" and " I don´t mind if I´m investigated" Something about the barley and grape? Just saw him on a finnish tv-channel. thanks! Tony Monks Ireland 3.10.2002 15:24:43 JMONKS@EIRCOM.NET http:// The first Rory Album I bought was Live in Europe, back in 73' Still have it and still play it.Went to see him play in '74, at the Carlton Cinema in Dublin, the gig was recorded for Irish Tour 74. It blew me away, I will always remember the crowd in the Balcony singing "Nice one Rory, Nice one son, nice one Rory lets have another one" while stamping so hard the balcony swayed up and down above my head. Saw the movie of the Tour in the Cinema a few years later and bought the album when it came out (still have that too, in fact I have everything he ever put out). Must have seen him 15-20 times over the years and find myself coming back to his music all the time. He is the only player I have heard who can send shivers down my spine. I grew up to his music and I cried when he died, I was so sorry to hear how he felt overlooked and forgotten. Having searched for years for a copy of the Irish tour video, I finally got it earlier this year and it is as good as I remember it. Many thanks for the site, its good to know Rorys not forgotten. Martrdom1 United Kingdom 10.10.2002 17:17:17 martrdom1@aol.com http:// When I left the UK in 1981 the last thing i did was catch rory at the manchester apollo I had to take my guitar in with me in case it was a bomb LOL then i just caught the last train south and flew to the US Charlie United Kingdom 14.10.2002 13:46:17 charlieowen@hotmail.com http:// After years of listening I saw Rory play in Manchester on what I believe was his last tour - superb. I was saddened to hear of his death, but I like to think he still lives on through his music. daCaT USA 17.10.2002 17:21:12 dexcatindahat@yahoo.com http:// Just thought id tell ya that im taking a break from playing some Rory on guitar (thanks for the tab). If anyone has any specific info on Rorys famous strat id love to hear it. I have been playing them for decades but still none of mine look like his, but thanks to finding his string preference i am getting closer to the tone. I did have the fortune of seeing Rory once back in '81 opening for Rush of all groups! lol. I fell in love with him right away and went and bought most of his albums. The first Taste album and the first two "solo" albums are still my favorites. bill davis USA 19.10.2002 0:14:4 bill.blaze@adelphia.net http:// rory had more talent in his little finger than most hot guitarists saw him in Wichita Ks he absolutely played w passion Richard Gore USA 24.10.2002 7:57:14 kurugaal@aol.com http:// Just saw a fantastic Rory tribute at the Bottom Line in NYC last night, Oct 23 2002. Club PACKED as I've never seen it, very emotional, Donal was there, great stories, needless to say incredible music from artists doing their interpretations of RG classics. Seamus Kelleher put it together and it was a wonderful night. It was documented on video, so hopefully those who missed it will get their chance. A gem of an evening and a great tribute to the greatest of them all. ARGYRIS ARGYRIADIS Greece 26.10.2002 0:13:41 http:// My story with Rory has started in 1980 that day, I saw the live at Montreux in the state television. This show was someting unique to us in Greece. Six years after the fall of the military regime (junta), rock music cosidered as something revolutionary. I was hooked with Rory and his music One year late I one of the 40000 people that saw Rory in his first and unfotunately last conmcert in Athens. Almost three hours of grat music, that ended with an unreasoned attack by the Greek police just for practise.... I was twelwe years old. Now some decades later I am in the middle thirties and I still continue to listen to Rory Gallagher's music... Thats my story. Carl Battle USA 28.10.2002 19:44:54 battlece@ix.netcom.com http:// I love Rory Gallagher music. I have never seen him live. I am stupid. I live in Cincinnati and do not recall him come here very offten. I have been listening to him since 1988 when I was LP shopping at a swap meet. In looked at the alum bum cover and said to myself. Anyone who plays that guitar until the finish comes off must be good. I was right and I have been a fan ever since. rob higgison United Kingdom 29.10.2002 12:50:43 robert@higgison.freeserve.co.uk http:// Me and couple of pals often watch amature band in the bars where we live. Now and again when a band had finished a number my pal would say that was a rory gallagher number. So there it began i liked what i heard and of course i already knew of rory but then it made me seek out info on rory and his music - so here i am ! Randy Dueck Canada 29.10.2002 21:43:14 ban5@hg.uleth.ca I first heard of Rory Gallagher from a friend (Terry Lee) in high school back in the early seventies. Terry was into the great artists long before they became 'main stream' - in Lethbridge at least. I became a fan straight off. . I first saw Rory play live in Lethbridge Alberta Canada back in the mid seventies. John Lee Hooker may have been on the bill that night - it's been too long ago to remember. . I next saw Rory in our province's capital city 'Edmonton' - a six hour drive from Lethbridge. This was a few years later. Rory opened for Deep Purple. I went to see Rory. Deep Purple was amusing but forgettable. . They played Edmonton's biggest sports stadium and the place was packed. I remember Rory was dressed in brown - brown everything. He put on a fantastic show. . Decades went by - I never thought of Rory Gallagher for years then one day I happen to hear Rory was dead. He died pretty darn young; I was very sad to hear this news. . The memories flooded back and I was reminded of how Rory's music touched my life. Carl USA 2.11.2002 13:17:15 battlece@ix.netcom.com http:// Love Rory Music. Haveing trouble with clips. Help Brian Kane USA 2.11.2002 21:9:38 bkan5@optonline.net http:// I've listened to Rory since about 1977 and saw him at the Bottom Line in NYC and got to shake his hand at the end of the show. Two years ago around Christmas time we went into the NYC to see the decorations with my Brother in law's father & mother. His father brought a business associate from Ireland. I mentioned to her that one of my favorite guitar players was from Ireland & when I said Rory Gallagher, she had this odd look on her face. She told me she was his cousin, I beleive she said on his Mother's side. We talked most of the afternoon about it and she has promised to send me some sort of memorabilia someday. Small World. I'm so sad that Rory is gone but happy to see there is so much activity on the web. Regards, Brian Eric henderson USA 7.11.2002 9:6:7 http:// I just wanted to say that as a guitar player rory has really inspired my slide playing alot. I feel that such greats as hm should always be rembered and never forgotton for to me thats a shame . Lets all just remeber the nic good ole boy image of rory that was so true and never let his fans down with a bad show. He gave it his all and every night he did that. he was a show man and will always be rembered in my mind as the guy who blew the deep purple off stage when he played the fox theatre here in georgia in 78. Thanx for letting my get that off my chest. Roroy R.I.P. peter USA 16.11.2002 14:13:22 kellypad@attbi.com http://www.attbi.com I am irish i was born and lived there for quite a while. I am 15 and i play the guitar. He has inspired me play. Soon i will be the great musician, guitarist, philosopher, and poet. you just wait. Frank Carotenuto USA 18.11.2002 15:2:24 blueshawk911@aol.com http:// No other guitarist like him. Polychronis Papadopoulos Greece 19.11.2002 7:15:43 polypap@geomatics.gr Most of my friends are plying rock & blues guitar and the admire Rory for all the things thst he have done for music. I also like his playing very much. In fact most of the times that I'm stuck in my favourite bar I;M looking forward to hear sth from him. I would like to have a video of one of his concerts... Ron USA 21.11.2002 10:22:30 kane1369@msn.com http:// I first saw Rory on television when I was about 13 years old(about 1974) on a show called the Midnight Special. He made a deep impression on me, most likely for not just the skill he applied to his instrument but the enthusiasm with which he attacked it. Look at any of his videos today and you will see what I mean. I did get to see Rory once in person in Denver, Colorado when he was opening for Rush. No disrespect to the Canadians, but those guys might just as well have stayed home. I'd already seen the best... my only complaint was that he didn't play all night. Kenny United Kingdom 21.11.2002 17:1:22 kparkincoates@aol.com http:// Hi, just a message about Rory, i got into rory through my elder brother whod followed him for years we saw him on numerous occasions, sadly, not enough, he was the best ive seen. Thanks Kenny john mcmillan Australia 22.11.2002 15:0:36 pachuco_cadaver@hotmail.com http:// late one night, around july 1973, i was listening to abc's "room to move" programme. the dj, name of chris winters, played "coulda had religion" from the "live in europe" album. well, yes, life did change. got "live in europe","blueprint", "against the grain", "irish tour", "calling card" and "deuce". saw rory at the horden pavilion in sydney in 1975. rory supplied the soundtrack to my first, and most devastating, love. saw rory again at the playroom at palm beach on the gold coast in 1981, after the shit had hit the fan. couldn't believe when i heard he passed away. rory's music is a seminal influence on my life. his songs are always with me. Michael Will Germany 23.11.2002 14:5:5 willmichael@12move.de http://www.paulschultzenaumburg.de 24.11.2002 Dear Dave, unfortunately I haven't a great RoryStory to tell, as I am regretful to commit, I did never see him live; but I have been listening to him since the days of Taste (heavens's thanks, that they split up and he could further develop his breathtaking music by himself). Isn't it a marvel, that today, as I am 47 years old, I could melt away, when I listen to his tracks. This sure proofs, that this young man, who released "Rory Gallagher" and "Deuce", being in his midst-twenties had a whole universe of emotions inside him, what other people never achieve in a lifetime. What a pity, this man is dead and it is even sadder, he never had any children. Well, besides, as you wanted to know my homepage (still brandnew), maybe it is of interest for you. There are some beautiful colour-photos and even some text in English for folks like you ... so go ahead, you'd be my first guest from the anglo-world. Best wishes from the center of Germany Michael geoff huddlestone United Kingdom 24.11.2002 22:27:16 geoffhudd@lycos.co.uk http:// I saw Rory at redcar jazz club a couple of times once as taste and I think as just rory gallagher, totally awesome and still remember his battered guitar and thinking why the hell doesnt he buy a new one( hey I was young ). Sad day when he died. Is it true that he "auditioned" for the stones when Bryan Jones died or whenever. louis van hunnik Netherlands 27.11.2002 3:16:10 vanhunnik@zeelandnet.nl http:// My father (52) always told me about rory and when I (28) was a little boy i always listened to rory till the day i will die. My mother died in 1998. At my mother`s funeral there was music of rory: I fall apart,Just the smile. So the influence of rory on me is very big. I wish he was still alife and got all the credits wich he has never had. With kind regards, louis Bob Adams United Kingdom 28.11.2002 5:12:49 cass.sam@ntlworld.com http:// I was once the proud owner of one of Rory's bottlenecks. He was using it at a concert at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester and dropped it as he was leaving the stage after numerous encores. I treasured it until the next concert when I went to the front of the stage in an attempt to hand it back to him, however this didn't go down well with the roadies who I suppose just saw this flash of metal and were round me like flies. I was able to explain and the bottleneck was passed to Rory but I missed the chance of giving it back to him personally(( Carl Battle USA 29.11.2002 17:53:22 battlece@ix.netcom.com http:// Hey. Could someone help me with these RG videos? I have downloaded windows mieda player and signed the guest book. What else? Help Don Tennyson USA 29.11.2002 19:42:25 dontenny@pacifier.com http:// I have been a Rory fan for as long as I have owned a record player. Rory is my inspiration. I will always pass on his music to all that has an honest need for the blues. Don Tennyson Don Tennyson USA 29.11.2002 19:44:35 dontenny@pacifier.com http:// I have been a Rory fan for as long as I have owned a record player. Rory is my inspiration. I will always pass on his music to all that has an honest need for the blues. Don Tennyson Thomas Barone USA 1.12.2002 16:51:24 tbarone893@aol.com http:// So, you want my Rory Story. I'll make it as brief as possible. I first saw Rory on Don Kirshner. I think it was prior to 1975 because he did aint too good and souped up ford. Well I was hooked. This is around the time that I was starting to teach myself guitar. Needless to say, Rory became my teacher. I love wailing to shadow play, walk on hot coals, and daughter of the everglades. Actually it all sounds pretty good. I have been looking for Rory video footage and would appretiate a lead from you. By the way I saw him at the bottom line, and my fathers place in NY many times. Rory is the man. There is Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray, Jimmy Page. Then there is a cut above: Rory. The only one to ever come close is Jimi and Edy Van. Hope to here from you. robert simpson United Kingdom 3.12.2002 7:15:54 robert.simpson@dardni.gov.uk http:// listening to rory since 1970 when i was 11 ,i cannot get away from his music . i bought the 4 peice gman boxed set.then i have gone bootleg with the velvet set from europe when i listen to messing with the kid or bullfrog blues i am lifted to a higher level.rory live for ever robert Sean Mulvaney Australia 3.12.2002 22:55:23 wolfaudio@hotmail.com http:// When I was sitting in my bedroom learning Rory licks as a budding 14 year old guitarist trying to wag school as much as possible to spend time with my favorite Irishman, all I wanted to do was play Bullfrog blues but I could never work out the exact tuning. originally I played it in open A, but it seemed to lose that bite! Then i discovered the capo, the rest is history.The Rory DVD is superb. Love to check out some of your streams. Bye the way, I have accurately tabbed many Rory songs and solos, how can I send them to your site? Hope to hear from you, great site, -- really something!!!! Bye for now. Robert Poisson Canada 8.12.2002 11:47:5 rpoisson1451@rogers.com http:// I first heard of Rory when I was at a party in 1976 or '77. It was his "Against the Grain" album. I had always liked blues, but didn't know what it was. The only blues I had heard was Led Zeppelin, which I loved, and always new that there was a certain type of "rock" that I liked (it was blues). Anyways, now that I am older, I appreciate Rory's contribution that much more. Great site. May he rest in peace. bob johnson Canada 8.12.2002 12:23:34 rijohnson5@hotmail.com http:// I first heard of Rory through a friend in the early 70's, and then picked up the Irish Tour album when I saw it the next year. I was absolutely blown away. There is an intensity about Rorys playing that has never been duplicated by anyone. There are good guitar players, but damn few great guitar players. Rory tops my list. Why? There was no one better in live performance, and the texture and of the music is brilliant. I'm still discovering songs today that only remind me of the genius that we all lost. andy owen United Kingdom 9.12.2002 7:1:39 andyandjules@eachothersthroats16.fsnet.co.uk http:// A MESSAGE FROM A BIG RORY FAN HAVING BEEN A MASSIVE FAN OF RORY GALLAGHER FOR MANY YEARS AND EVEN GOT THE WIFE THE TATTOO,D LADY WHOS HAD TOO MUCH ALCOHOL TO APPRECIATE THE MUSIC OF RORY I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD TELL ME WHERE I CAN PURCHASE MORE OF HIS WORK ON VIDEO. I HAVE ALL OF RORY,S AUDIO WORK BUT ONLY THE IRISH TOUR ON VIDEO. LOOKING AT GERRY McAVOYS SITE HE SAYS THERES A LOT MORE STUFF OUT THERE CAN YOU HELP ANDY O ( NEED MORE RORY ) David Saari USA 15.12.2002 17:48:6 dsaari@integraonline.com http:// I've been listening to British Blues on live365.com & lovin' it. When I get into a tune, I pull up the playlist. Rory's name comes up a lot! We've lost too many. Why does "Only the Good Die Young" have to be so damn, true? Garry Eygenraam Australia 18.12.2002 4:42:3 eygenram@whyalla.net.au http:// I have been a Gallagher fan since 1975, when I first heard Irish Tours - I was 19. Over the last few years, I have bought almost all of his cds, and walk daily listening to his music, trying to visualise myself getting his chops together in my own playing. I'm dying to view some of these videos. M Des Ireland 22.12.2002 9:6:41 http:/mbv876@hotmail.com rory ,wellington road , cork ford transit van, sliding doors, Went to visit him in his flat , signed copy of his bands photos, first solo record just finished..(1971) City Hall, concerts,THE KID What can one say to have been there at His homecomings, Thanks for coming this way.... Doug Canada 23.12.2002 14:16:5 sheppard.print3@on.aibn.com http:// First heard Rory from the Live! In Europe album and have been a collector ever since. Just got the Irish Tour DVD which filled a gap that had been there for almost 30 years. Saw him live in Montreal in 1975 as the headliner (Nazareth and Rush were the opening acts). Alex Brazil 28.12.2002 18:19:23 alex@bol.com.br http:// Krankit212 USA 30.12.2002 12:12:12 krankit@yahoo.com http:// Hello to Rory Fans Everywhere!!! Miss Him, Miss Him, Miss Him! Love this guy, found his music on shortwave radio in 1969 when I was 9 been Krankin' it ever since. I did find Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Winter first in 1966 that gave me a firm foundation to love Rorys Music. GREAT SITE, informative and the Tabe looks to be very accurate. Keep up the good Work. Have a Happy, Healthy 2003!!!! PEACE Krankit212 USA 30.12.2002 12:13:51 krankit@yahoo.com http:// Hello to Rory Fans Everywhere!!! Miss Him, Miss Him, Miss Him! Love this guy, found his music on shortwave radio in 1969 when I was 9 been Krankin' it ever since. I did find Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Winter first in 1966 that gave me a firm foundation to love Rorys Music. GREAT SITE, informative and the Tab looks to be very accurate. Keep up the good Work. Have a Happy, Healthy 2003!!!! PEACE brian fallon USA 31.12.2002 15:26:31 biffer_@hotmail.com http:// All I can add is my brother has raved about him for the last 25 years and I would love to have been the one to rave.I guess he's up there with Stevia Ray Vaughn Owen McQuail Ireland 1.1.2003 16:57:29 owen.mcquail@iec-logistics.com http:// FANTASTIC :0) 100% and I wont feel no Pain At All Wonderful Site hope you continue to spread the Good Word about Rory All the Best From Dublin and a True Rory Fan.......... MARK SINGER USA 1.1.2003 20:11:31 mark69slade@hotmail.com http:// I bought "Against The Grain" on it's first release back in 1975. I played it so loud, and often, that my friends called it "Against The Brain". What did they mean by that? Glenn E.McDonald 639 pickard rd USA 2.1.2003 15:46:54 Gem12827@cs.com http://Temperance ,mich 48182 I was turned on to rory by my older brother jim in 73'and then in 77 or78 he bought me a ticket for my birthday and rory was opening for hall and oats.so after rory was done and he did excellent.so since then I own over15 33&1/3 albums and about that many cd'sRory is more than a muscian if you close your eyes and listen you realize he is an artist with his music that sets up the mood then the words take their natural order.He just doesnt write songs he is a painter with music.Glenn McDonald peter panich Slovenia 2.1.2003 20:56:49 panich_peter@hotmail.com http:// bryan stoker USA 6.1.2003 20:41:14 bstoker@kent.edu http:// Rory is the simply the best i have ever heard. Its a shame he was lost so early in life. David Roberts United Kingdom 7.1.2003 12:32:49 david@boo828.fsnet.co.uk http:// My first LP was given to me by a friend in 1971, Live Taste (recorded at the Montreux Casino)I was into Northern Soul in a big way and still am, but this trio blew me away. Taste and Rory were something very, very special. His music still affects me the same today as it did all them years ago. I was lucky enough to see him perform live 5 times, once in Germany in 1974 and twice at the Appollo and the Freetrade Hall in Manchester in the 1970's. A lots been said of Rory's modesty and humility and I always sensed this quality in him whenever I saw him perform, but I experienced it first hand, before a show at the Manchester Appollo when I went for a drink with a friend who had come with me to watch the show (the same bloke who had given me the LP). The Pub was called The Ardwick Green, I think, and it was right outside the Appollo theatre. Anyway, I went to the bar to order the drinks, the barman held my gaze and was just about to serve me, when up stands Rory (he was sat in the corner with the band and a few roadies) anyway, the barman went to serve Rory first but Rory insisted that he serve me first, I insisted that he serve Rory first, and so it went on, so the barman took it on himself to serve Rory first. A little while later two pints of lager came over and a thumbs up from Rory!!! well this made my day, when I got up to leave the pub, to get ready for the walk over the road to see him perform, I went over to him to shake his hand, I felt compelled to do this ( I dont usually intrude on anyones space) when I thrust my hand out rather awkwardly to thank him he stopped his conversation and rose to his feet to accept my hand, he asked me if I was going to see the show, and told me to have a good night. Well this man had blew me away again!! he made me feel really special and I've never forgotten that night. needless to say when I heard the news of Rory's death I was gutted, Rest In Peace RORY. By the way the concert that night was DYNAMITE!! a Fan Phil Bell United Kingdom 8.1.2003 7:43:22 philsambell@yahoo.co.uk http:// I was playing a gig in Liverpool in the early 1980's. A friend's band calles "Rage", were on tour supporting Rory. They had his PA system installed in the club we were playing at. As a consequence, I had the opportunity to do the gig through ye man's sound system. Phil Bell United Kingdom 8.1.2003 7:43:54 philsambell@yahoo.co.uk http:// I was playing a gig in Liverpool in the early 1980's. A friend's band called "Rage", were on tour supporting Rory. They had his PA system installed in the club we were playing at. As a consequence, I had the opportunity to do the gig through ye man's sound system. cocher France 9.1.2003 7:41:8 gerard.cocher@meteo.fr http:// SALUT à TOUS!!! Un jour des années 69 ou 70 (je ne me souvient plus),un pote me proposa d'aller voir un certain Rory Gallagher .Je lui dit qui ça... !!!? ,il me répondit RORY GALLAGHER ,il passe en avant première de l'OLYMPIA (dans un petit club de 100 personnes max ) .Nous y sommes allés avec 2 ou 3 autres potes voir cet inconnu (pour moi). Je l'ai vu arriver sur scène souriant et portant sa fameuse chemise à carreaux de bucheron. Juste 2 secondes pour régler son ac30 vox (tout à fond),et c'était parti sur LAUNDROMAT .Quel son !Quel jeu!!.Qu'est-ce qui m'arrive ? Je n'ai jamais oublié ce moment et je suis resté complètement baba pendant tout le concert,et même après d'ailleurs!!. .Pour moi le top du top de RORY ce sont les albums DEUCE et RORY GALLAGHER(TASTE est super aussi mais dans un autre registre).C'est sur ceux-là que l'ont entend le mieux toutes les subtilités du jeu de RORY et de son extraordinaire strat. De plus ,RORY avait vraiment l'air d'une personne très très sympa. Vraiment ,sa musique me fait toujours autant vibrer et presque pleurer(I FALL APART).... Heureusement ,sa musique est toujours là,et quand en plus on peut le revoir en vidéo !!... Bravo pour le site et merci pour les vidéo !!! David Roberts United Kingdom 10.1.2003 14:31:47 david@booski828.fsnet.co.uk http:// My comment is three messages down, just letting you know Dave!!! that I have changed my email so you can send me the info to access the Rory videos. el harti Africa 12.1.2003 6:43:16 hartouka@hotmail.com http:// so ,at first , excuse my little knowledge in english . A special thanks for you mike for the very special tabs that are you give us ,you don't know that your site is very popular in my town (rabat-MOROCCO),probably you must be the first who was giving to us a great tabs especially rory gallagher tabs they're very pooped and they makes me so high in my guitar progress . i send this message all over the world and i hope that make your objectif in clean way . seriously , didou alan tomlins United Kingdom 12.1.2003 14:46:42 atomlins@blueyonder.co.uk http:// i first heard of rory gallagher when i found a record of his band called taste.ever since i have been a keen fan ,his playing has influenced my playing for years. Mike Wilson Canada 12.1.2003 17:31:39 khia@uniserve.com http:// I have seen Rory everytime he played in Vancouver,B.C.He was backing up Deep Purple and Fleetwood Mac,And he played first,then Fleetwood Mac and then Deep Purple where playing and everyone were yelling for Rory!! Deep Purple were great and so was Fleetwood Mac but Rory had this Aura about him everytime he was on stage!! He was the best and to me still is the best,Thank you from Mike Wilson in Hope,B.C. Frank O. USA 14.1.2003 16:19:6 Hammy1864@go.com http:// I saw him before I heard him.I was looking through a Rock magazine and there he was with his beat up guitar. This was back in 1978.I quickly bought his new release,Photo-Finish. I saw him a couple times,but I last went to a show in the mid 1980's. To me he was the best there ever was.I have tried to spread his music to anyone who would listen. Most say,who is this guy? Anyway, if there's anyone out there in Roryland who can tell me where to get video or dvd's of the man,please send me an e mail. Thanks. alan gruddy Ireland 16.1.2003 3:39:23 agruddy@ccbs.ie http://www.goingtomyhometown.com Press Release***** Hmetown Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Check out website; www.goingtomyhometown.com for more details. Spread the word please, Rory Forever! bono France 17.1.2003 13:57:16 bonomjc@aol.com http:// as a bass guitarist i have some good experience of palaying Rory gallager famous songs especially caling card. Many thanks too keep his memory alive. Bono John Rees United Kingdom 18.1.2003 9:22:58 http:// I've been a Rory fan since the age of 14, I'm 48 now I started with Taste then his first solo album blew me away.I saw him many times every time he toured near me ,generally Liverpool or Manchester as I live on the North wales coast. The man was a superb performer and the best guitarist. The year before we lost him he actually came to play in 'My Town' at a small club in Rhyl. The club was small but Rory was great. After all the years of following him for him to come to my town and play will be my greatest memory. John Steve Lally United Kingdom 20.1.2003 17:9:58 windycorner@ntlworld.com http:// I've loved Rory's music for many years and have seen him play live in the 1980's. On one of these occasions in 1986 I went with with my wife to see Rory at Leeds Irish Centre.Out of the blue I also met my schoolfriend who I sat next to for many years and unbeknown to me was also a Rory fan. My wife was pregnant with our son Joseph at that gig so I always like to think my son was with us at that last time we saw Rory! Sixteen years later,I was taking my son to the dentist with Rory's Etched in Blue CD playing in the car.To my delight, Joe kept selecting Bad Penny as he loves that song and occasionally jams with me on his bass as I play my guitar along to that fantastic song. By strange co-incidence, I learned of Rory's passing from Walter Trout when he was playing a gig at Leeds Irish Centre. in June 1995,the very evening that my great hero had been cruelly taken away from us. I've missed Rory and his music but lately I have been following a great tribute band called Raw Gallagher.They pay tribute to Rory and if Rory is looking down from a cloud in heaven,he would be jamming along I'm sure on a celestial Sunburst Strat with most of the laquer missing! Rory has been the most influential guitar player I have ever heard.Irish blues is my favourite! Jeff Lowe United Kingdom 23.1.2003 12:39:44 jdlowe@tinyworld.co.uk http:// Dave, great website ! I am a new Rory Gallagher fan. I had never heard of Rory Gallagher until a few months ago when I saw him on the Old Grey Whistle Test's 30th Anniversary, he was playing 'Hands Off'. I was so impressed I just had to find out more about this Irish guitar genius. So began my search on the Internet. I've bought the Irish Tour album and the BBC Sessions double CD. I never tire of listening to Rory playing his guitar. Please keep posting the guitar TABs on your website. Cheers Jeff OSCAR BETANCOURT Colombia 25.1.2003 15:46:33 sombrerosrock@hotmail.com http:// After working in a secluded area of my country, at a mining site for over six years, I've come out "to the world" to find out aboput many things that happened while I was there and with very little contact with the outside world. I came out to find out about friends who moved on to0better places in life or the like. I also came to find out that some others were gone...sadly, among them the most spiritually filled rock and blues guitar player that there has ever been. Mr Rory Gallagher. What a sad finding. I still remember talking to young kids in that secluded area just a few months ago, telling them about all those great musicians people in the third world, some people I should say, never get to hear. Like these kids only got to hear the joy of Rory's playing from my tapes. I love your music Rory. I always have and I always will... Oscar Betancourt neil Ireland 27.1.2003 16:56:38 setan465@hotmail.com great site, just visited Rorys grave in Cork very emotional john Australia 30.1.2003 12:34:8 micko22005@yahoo.com http:// i just want to say that this is a great site and i it good that there are still plenty people out there who appreciat rorys music. Jonathan Trotter United Kingdom 31.1.2003 11:41:26 electracoustic@btclick.com http://www.electracoustic.co.uk I first saw Rory live in about 1972 when I was still at school. I went on to see him another dozen or so times over the years, whenever he came to London really. Best live shows I ever saw. I played on a couple of sessions with his last drummer, Richard Newman, not so long ago - great experience. Always loved Rory, the man and his music. RIP. Jon fernando medeiros Brazil 1.2.2003 19:2:42 boogiefever@ibest.com.br http:// Hi! Please sorry for my bad english. My history with Rory have 30 years. In 1972 i listenin the Live in Europe album and the world of guitar open to me. Today i have 45 years old and this 30 years i have playing my guitar. Sad for me, i never see Rory in action except in any videos and one or another bootleg lp/cd. The music and personality of this guy are permanenty in my music and my life and always be my number one. Thanks and i hope you understand me. Fernando. john jackman United Kingdom 3.2.2003 12:38:6 johnjackman@lineone.net http:// great site, i've loved rorys music since the 60's, the first album of his that i bought was on the boards by taste, i was very lucky to see him live and on t.v. many times, truly a great performer, unfortunatly most of his studio albums don't do him justice, luckily we still have those wonderfull live albums. i have seen nearly all the great guitarists from the past 40 years and rory is up there with the very best and from the interviews on t.v. etc. a damn site nicer than most, thanks for keeping the flame burning. p.s. has anyone got any tab of rorys from guitarist or guitar techniques James Setterholm USA 6.2.2003 0:39:20 JSetterholm72@msn.com http:// ripping guitar like to tear my head off!I've recently rediscovered Rory's music after many years and I'm so fucking happy to hear him at this point in my life I can't begin to tell you. I been playing guitar myself for years and his spirit has re-energized my own efforts. Thanks for being here so I can tell somebody about it. Rory Gallagher's music will live on! I'd love to get a better line on the lyrics to his tunes. I hate to get em wrong! Are they available? Jim Milligan United Kingdom 8.2.2003 0:50:9 Jandjcmilligan@lineone.net http:// My first experience of Rory Gallagher was in 1969 whilst on holiday with some School friends in Torquay, England. Rory and Taste were playing at Torquay Town Hall, so the four of us bought tickets and went along. From then on I/we were hooked. In all I saw him 8/9 times during the following years. He was undoubtedly the greatest white blues guitarist of all times, and is sorely missed. His memory and his music will live forever. bartolo michel France 8.2.2003 6:14:57 yadumich@wanadoo.fr http:// in french also je suis vraiment tres fan de rory et j'ai pu le voir en concert à marseille il y a bien longtemps a la salle vallier j'ai tous le sdisques meme vinyls tres rares je pense à lui et j'irai le voir dans son caveau pour un petit clin d'oeil qu'il repose en paix !!! dommage MB Johnny B USA 12.2.2003 2:17:53 jb4046@yahoo.com http:// Gosh...I've been a fan of Rory's for awhile, I didn't discover his music until the late seventies, and my first impressions were of the searing intensity of his lead guitar playing and his gutsy vocal style...he does them both with equal ferocity, something that most of the other guitar greats of his generation can't equal. If he were still around today, he'd make Clapton look like a choir boy. bryan stoker USA 13.2.2003 10:29:6 bstoker@kent.edu http:// Rory is one of my favorites and I love the way the man could really wail on the guitar. If I had one wish it would be to see him play live and then be able to pick his brain apart about his guitar playing style. Shug United Kingdom 13.2.2003 17:56:11 shugmc@yahoo.com "Have you heard of Rory Gallagher?", my uncle Patrick asked me as I was showing him my crappy Hendrix & Zep riffs. "Yes!", I lied, but got him to lend me Against the Grain & Irish Tour '74 (which I then kept for the next 10 years..). Since then it's been more albums & more attempts to rip off his guitar playing - to the ignorant I'm quite good. I'm just sorry he's dead but the music as they say lives on. By the way - I'm sure I remember seeing Rory on "Later With Jools Holland" playing accoustic before he died - did I imagine it ?!?? norrie clark Yugoslavia 15.2.2003 14:38:39 normanclark554@msn.com http:// i saw taste in the marquee club in july 68 they just blew my mind. i`ve seen rory eleven times since then. rory you were and still are the greatest r. i. p. DUBUIT Jean-Dominique France 16.2.2003 7:26:21 dominique.dubuit@wanadoo.fr http:// Sorry for my English, Rory's music goes straight to the heart. Why? Because Rory was honest and his music too. DUBUIT Jean-Dominique France 16.2.2003 7:26:50 dominique.dubuit@wanadoo.fr http:// Sorry for my English, Rory's music goes straight to the heart. Why? Because Rory was honest and his music too. David John Ellemore United Kingdom 16.2.2003 12:42:10 Ellemore175@aol.com http:// Ive followed RORYs music since the sixties always admired as a musian and a manI thought that much of him my only son is named after him in his honourLONG LIVE RORY GALLAGHER in the hearts of all men vik Europe 21.2.2003 2:19:55 isvikthere@yahoo.com http:// A retransmission of a Rory Gallagher live performance last night on BBC2 prompted me for an internet search and let me here. Well, what can I say, I was just a simple fan from a distance, who now regrets enormously never ever having seen Mr. Gallagher perform live on stage. Years ago, somewhere in the first halve of the 1980s I heard one of his songs while in a bar and promptly went out and bought his Live in Europe album, which is, as we all know, absolutely brilliant. Mr. Gallagher must be as far as the general public is concerned, one of the most underestimated performers of his time. Luckily, knowledgeable people do still appreciate his work and will undoubtedly continue to do so as is proven here. James United Kingdom 21.2.2003 10:20:30 http:// If I had to pick out one rock great I'd love to have seen, it would be Rory Gallagher alain alstein USA 26.2.2003 9:37:9 surfer44usa@netscape.net http:// I first discovered Rory in the 70's. At the time I loved it but was more into the "american" blues sound of Micheal Bloomfield. Rory's use of open tunings and fingerpicking intimidated me. After a 30 year layoff from playing live, I started playing small clubs nad open blues jams again. After listening to and playing Stormy Monday and other Allman Bros. staples for the humpteenth time, I made a conscious effort of understanding what moved me and why. Rory's playing came back to me and I went back to my old vinyl. There it was, the emotion, the songs, the incredible unique guitar playing, the club energy and raweness I had been missing. I started incorporationg Rory tunes into my set, although not note for note. People started complimenting me on the feel and quality of what they mistook for original tunes. I personally don't like copying idols, but Rory's music is so underappreciated that I don't feel guilty about exposing others to his music. Always making sure to credit him for the tunes play. Stephen Lee USA 27.2.2003 1:53:42 shnstl@alltel.net http:// I first heard Rory in the early 70's "Live in Europe" album. I was facinated by the slide guitar work and overall intensity he could deliver. Some days all I do is play along with his live albums swapping guitars and tunings as I go along just for practice. My bands usually cover "Calling Card" and "Hands Off" The songs always get an excellent response from the crowd. Many people have never heard of his greatness. If someone sees my cd collection, they usually mutter "Damn, you like this Rory Gallagher guy don't you". Yes I do, Yes I do. IAN Robson Canada 1.3.2003 11:18:44 atmospherics@on.aibn.com http:// Saw Rory four years apart in Toronto at start of show he stopped and had a few words with me because he remembered me from his last swing through Toronto.I walked on air for ages after that,great talent sadly missed. So few guitarists guitar players around Rory was one, God Bless RORY. stephen cuthbert United Kingdom 1.3.2003 11:51:4 happy@chappy.fsnet.co.uk http:// i remmember a concert at Sheffield City Hall in the early 1980's. A teenager was sat on the edge of the stage all night because he had a broken leg, he was safely out off the way of the crowd who had spilled out of their seats down to the front of the stage.The young mans crutch was laid on the edge of the stage also. Later on in the concert Rory got him up, strapped the Fender over the young man, stood behind him and played with his arms around him. It brought the house down and I remember thinking that the lad would remember that night for the rest of his life. It seemed just to sum up Rory's attitude. He loved his audience so much. kenneth Netherlands 2.3.2003 2:20:18 ken-san@planet.nl http:// I,m a extremely fan of rory for many years and i,m very curious to your video,s john mangan USA 2.3.2003 21:27:5 mangandude@aol.com http:// hello saw rory in cleveland great talked to him and donalshows at the agora were photo finish recorded the empire concert clubgreat memories Tim Jenkins New Zealand 2.3.2003 22:53:46 http:// Hi Saw Rory live in 1975 and again much later (80s). Went backstage with two friends after the show for an autograph. Rory invited us in and opened a beer each for us all to drink. Not just a brilliant musician but definitely a man for the people. ken USA 5.3.2003 16:41:21 ken@trippingtree.com http://www.trippingtree.com RORY RULES Mark USA 7.3.2003 15:51:38 magera.mark@amyo.edu http:// I've been listening to Rory since the Don Kirschner ROCK CONCERT Days. As I write this, I have Irih Tour '74 on the CD. My latest, greatest find was the DVD for IT '74 in the bargain bin at Media Play in St. Cloud , MN, USA for $ 9 USD. I can only hope that in the afterlife, I have a chance to meet with, and , hope beyond all hope, to play, with RORY GALLAGHER. A Fan Forever, Mark john recek USA 8.3.2003 8:37:14 jrecek@aol.com http:// KAJIKI USA 8.3.2003 9:59:52 KAJIKI@AOL.COM I was on a road trip to see Lynyrd Skynyrd in Long Beach Ca, from my home in rural Arizona. We stopped in at a record store to look over some tunes for the ride back because we had no music stores in our area. I picked up an 8 track of Rory's Blueprint and instantly became a lifelong fan. I'm 48 now and I own all of the Taste releases, every Rory studio CD, and A slew of bootlegs, demos and promos. I also have quite a few personal pictures I have bought along with other Rory memorbilia. I think I have 6 different videos so I can see what I unfortunately never experienced, a live Rory show. Just to see his outlaw stance with that low slung strat and the look of confidence in his eyes is enough to make me act like a 20 year old rocker again!!!! KAJIKI john seagul Ireland 9.3.2003 4:2:37 caide@email.com http:// as an artist rory was a pure legend but since he was also an irishman like myself he has stood as an inspiration to me that is possible to break out of ireland as a proffasional preformer and it wasnt long until u2 followed rorys talent was cut short by his rock and roll life style and seems like a waste to me to have died that way but rorys astonishing talent will never be forgoten stephen United Kingdom 13.3.2003 14:29:54 stephen@palmer934.plus.com http:// Don't know what to say except what a sad loss it is even after all these years for blues music. I first heard Rory many years ago doing 'bullfrog blues' on a double mixed artist album think it was a BBC one where one side was european artists and the other side had american artists playing on album. and that was it have now got lots of his cds and will get the new one as well. Interested to read about him being tried out for the stones. Thanks Stephen stephen United Kingdom 13.3.2003 14:41:42 stephen@palmer934.plus.com http:// Don't know what to say except what a sad loss it is even after all these years for blues music. I first heard Rory many years ago doing 'bullfrog blues' on a double mixed artist album think it was a BBC one where one side was european artists and the other side had american artists playing on album. and that was it have now got lots of his cds and will get the new one as well. Interested to read about him being tried out for the stones. Thanks Stephen I just want to add that having read some of the messages a lot of you appear to be guitarists, well I play the guitar but can only imagine what it must be like to play like a true musician like Rory. I am sure many of you are very good guitaists (far better than me) and its also a great compliment to Rory that his music carries on not only as recorded but played live by people. bernard tuyttens Belgium 14.3.2003 13:37:2 betuyttens@pandora.be http:// The Man was truly Great. Way back in the old days, oct. '72,- it was my first record- I bought his first solo LP. I've seen him "at work" 3 or 4 times , in Gent and Leuven. The energy. U2 should humbly say: thanks, Rory. Graeme Coomber United Kingdom 15.3.2003 6:37:52 graeme.coomber@ntlworld.com http:// Rory was the very first concert I ever saw - a memorable night at the Cleethorpes Wintergardens in 1969 (I think. He was with Taste. I that time I kinda fancied myself as an OK guitar player - needless to say after the concert I had to go back to the drawing board. I distinvtly remember thinking how shy and unassuming he was. Such a shame he is no longer with us. steve hargreaves United Kingdom 17.3.2003 7:0:5 stevehargreaves@talk21.com http:// I saw Rory live in 1992 or 1993 at Liverpool Stadium (An old, and now gone, wrestling/boxing venue)and he topped the bill with Roxy Music in support - what a mix of cultures that was! steve hargreaves United Kingdom 17.3.2003 7:1:23 stevehargreaves@talk21.com http:// TYPO CORRECTION (see last email!) - I saw Rory live in 1972 or 1973 at Liverpool Stadium (An old, and now gone, wrestling/boxing venue)and he topped the bill with Roxy Music in support - what a mix of cultures that was! Nacho Spain 19.3.2003 7:31:24 nachotrade@hotmail.com http://pagina.de/rorygallagher In the "Plaza de Toros" (bullring) of Gijón, Spain, in 1986, i saw a live show of Rory, and was great!. I moved alone to Gijón, a bus traveling of bored 250 Kilometers. All that day, i was "from a bar to other bar" drinking beer and looking at my clock, discovering a new little & nice city, new nice pubs, new nice people, and a new bullring!. I was waiting during two hours until opening doors, and i was alone. Nobody around the bullring. ?! I was afraid of the put off the show. A lot of nervous!. ? And 3000 persons come into the bullring in a half of an hour!:-) like a bull stampede! Amazing show, never i saw any similar like that. Near to three hours of nice party and nine years dreaming about to go to a new concert of Rory. I bought a guitar, an amp, all of the discs that i haven´t yet (when i saw the concert i had "Deuce", "Live in Europe", "Irish Tour74", "Photo-Finish", "Top Priority" & "Jinx") And one day i got a magazine titled "Fender Frontline" and read "Rory is preparing a new tour in Europe", and i said: "WOW!, the Day is next!". But i was working when Isabel, one of my mates, one of the girls that suffered a lot of my lessons about Rory´s music, opened the door, and told me with a sad face: "I was listening the radio, and the speaker said that Rory is dead" And never more i´ll can to go to a new concert of Rory. A blue day for me, a blue day for the blues, a blue day for the music. He was the best guitarist (and still IS the best one), and always he will live in my mind. Thanks to Rory & thanks to you! http://usuarios.lycos.es/nachotrade/ http://audio.ya.com/bluespain/gallagher_(nacho).htm jane USA 21.3.2003 12:55:11 janelk@earthlink.net http:// I listen to some of Rory's music everyday...I think about him alot...I wish he were still around so I could go see him play...I'd like to find some videos I could watch...that'd be nice...I sing along with his recordings and realize how our voices are the same and our musical taste is the same and I wonder why I never got to meet him...mayabe in the next world! David Spain 23.3.2003 4:21:57 http:// It's only to say that I think that the Videos of the Streaming Video don't work! (or it's only happening to me??) David Spain 23.3.2003 4:24:33 david_m_c@hotmail.com http:// Hi Nacho! Do you know who I am? ;) rene van duyvenvoorde Netherlands 23.3.2003 6:23:25 reneduyf@hotmail.com http:// hello rory fans i've listen to the shows and find it very cool keep up the good work message from rene van duyvenvoorde maryann hunwick USA 23.3.2003 18:7:42 ultimaxww@darnfastnet.com http:// I would like to get the link to watch the videos. Thanks for the cool sight 1 David Spain 25.3.2003 15:47:6 david_m_c@hotmail.com http:// Hi again! I didn't notice that there were "restrictions" on the streaming video...I'm a bit scatterbrain :P That's my story of how I knew Rory's music: All began when my uncle came to visit us one winter day. He lives out of Spain so he has to get a coach every time he wants to come, and to make the trip more pleasant he always takes his walkman. That day I was into listening to the music he had recorded. I could recognise John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters...but...there were one that I couldn't recognise..."wow! Who's that man??" and my uncle answered: "Rory, the big Rory" I started to pay attention on the music..."Great guitar!!and very peculiar voice!".Today I know that the music I was listening to was recorded from the Irish Tour '74. The next day, I couldn't wait, I had to buy something of that man.The first album I bought was Tattoo. Since that day...since I listened to Tatto'd lady first time...Rory has become the soundtrack of my life... Thank's Rory, for your music and for the very special moments I've passed listening to you (and I'm passing!!) Adrian John Kendrick Australia 12.4.2003 0:34:59 akendric@bigpond.net.au http://telstra bigpond just surfing the net and found your web saw rory last warwick uni in 70s one of the best Christian Kern Germany 12.4.2003 14:8:27 an_american_prayer@web.de http:// Hi, I just wanted the cool rory videos, he is(was:-( reall the best guitarplayer of all! H.W Gerritsen Netherlands 13.4.2003 13:19:7 hanswgerritsen@hetnet.nl http:// I am for many years a real rory gallagher fan. I think Rory's music is the best,i ever heard. Especially the song calling card mov me deeply. Nicolas France 14.4.2003 5:17:59 http:// Hello, sorry if i make some mistake 'cause my english isn't very good So, i knew Rory for a long time with Irish Tour LP. But this was 6 months ago i buy lots of LPs. Now I have about 15 LP and most are Bootlegs. I was a Led Zep fan but now Rory is the first. I'm looking for vidéos to watch A LEGEND playing. rag mama rag Patrick Glacken United Kingdom 15.4.2003 7:46:17 patglacken@msn.com http:// I first saw Rory live at the Apollo centre in Glasgow around 1973. The place(full to capacity) was jumping the atmosphere was electric Rory took the stage like a storm playing messin with the kid the fans were on there feet from start to finish. I had never experienced such a fantastic atmosphere some of his playing sent tingles down my spine, you could sense rory was in pure delight espescially when he smilled I have all his albums but nothing comes close to that live performance it was unique. pat glacken scotland Eric Davison United Kingdom 17.4.2003 2:19:49 edaviaon27@hotmail.com http:// It has taken me about 20 years to find a record that I heard only once at a party in the north east of england that got my hairs standing oot of me heed.Loaned a cd just called rory;faint memory jogged.Drove back from work listening and found the track.... As the crow flies.Stopped car on one of the peaks of derbyshire at dawn and weeped with joy.I wont be giving the cd back just yet!!! Eric Juan Azpeitia United Kingdom 24.4.2003 4:29:36 juan.azpeitia@shell.com http:// I saw Rory in Madrid. In 1973 & 1974. I play guitar myself & I am desperate to find videos of these two songs:"Pistol slapper blues" & "Walk on hot coals". Money is not a problem. For me he is still here. No frills, no gimmicks, just honest playing. Cheers. H.W Gerritsen Netherlands 24.4.2003 13:8:28 hanswgerritsen@hetnet.nl http:// Hi again, I like Rory,s music very much and hopefully i can now watch the video. Hans. kay Japan 26.4.2003 4:51:10 kaya2691@hotmail.com http:// Hi, I came across this site while I am surfing on net. I really would like to see Rory's vids since I have never seen it. Thanks, kay Peter Sehlin Sweden 2.5.2003 12:57:53 psehlin@yahoo.com http:// Hi, great site. I´ve always loved Rory and his music and every year I have my own "cheers" with a glas of guinness on his day of death (!). I saw him in Sweden in the 80´s and I remember my happyness when I caught his grey "Herco-pick". I still got it on my tele tom dixon USA 2.5.2003 14:24:26 tdixon@meyerwallis.com I have been away from Rory for a few years but was a huge fan as a high schooler in the 70's. I'm still a gigging guitar player myself, and have seen more than a hundred concerts in my time. (Including my idols like Stevie Ray and Bill Kirchen and Jeff Beck, Clapton, etc.) But my NUMBER ONE favorite concert of ALL TIME was at the Park West night club in Chicago in 1979 I believe. Rory! We stood in line for hours in order to be among the first inside...and staked out a table at the front of the stage. I was close enough that Rory was literally sweating on me at the edge of the stage. I've never been as moved by a guitar player before or since. I sort of learned a couple of his songs years ago but have forgotten them. I think I'll tackle them again. I also recently ordered a VHS with songs mainly from "Calling Card". I would love to see the videos that you have available. Thanks much for the opportunity to revisit Rory, and to tell my story. Tom Dixon shawn rafferty USA 2.5.2003 21:56:39 ogiesdad@hotmail.com http:// Great site! Just got done playing along with Irish Tour '74--a Friday ritual for close to 30 years! I first heard of Rory in Guitar Player--some of the interview didn't make much sense at the time,as I'd never heard anybody get a good lead sound out of a strat into a fender amp. Later, someone left a copy of Live in Europe at my girlfriend's house--whoa!! At a party a few months later, they played Irish Tour '74--then I was hooked! A drummer friend of mine talked me into going to pittsburgh to see Rory as an opening act for Foghat--I'd never been in the Civic Arena before,or to a big concert--as it was,I worked my way down the floor while the first band (Ace?) did their set. I was about 100ft. from the stage when Rory came out,and tore into Messin' with the Kid--a 20yr old guitar player couldn't have been happier! He did mostly songs from Against the Grain, no acoustic stuff,as he was the middle act--but it was wonderful,by that point,I could tell the difference when someone was really playing or not,and Rory was kickin' it's ass around the block! So I've taken that for an inspiration in my own playing--I can play some of the songs note for note,but I don't do that when I play out--I go for the intensity,and people complain that my guitar sounds too shrill! I did get to see him one more time 1978 or so--opening for Jefferson Starship--also a great show,but that time I went in EXPECTING to be blown away! al nisbet New Zealand 6.5.2003 21:45:44 cartoonz@paradise.net,nz http://www.alstoonz.co.nz Saw Rory Gallagher play here in Christchurch in 1980. I hadn't really heard of him then. The audience was modest i size as it was still the post punk. period however he blew the audience away and had punks and post punks rattling the joint, the town hall. He even held his guitar down in the audience and a girl on someone's shoulders slapped the strings as he played shadow play. There was also an acoustic interlude and bit of showmanship dragging the guitar across the stage with interesting feedback wails. I always thought that for a small 3 piece they sounded like a 6. Superb, the best concert i've ever seen and needless to say, i've bought numerous albums since. Regards Al Nisbet Christchurch NZ mark morrison USA 7.5.2003 21:22:29 morrison268@aol.com http:// i was lucky enough to see rory perform a number of times in boston ma in the 80's and 90's-one great memory i have is of a show he played at the paradise theatre in '85-my younger brother had edged his way to the stage and was just going nuts while rory and band wailed-rory noticed him and walked to the perimeter of the stage,knelt down in front of my brother and gestured to him to pluck the strings of his guitar near the pickups while rory played on the fret board,producing the wildest sounds you could imagine-a great memory for me and my brother-rory was just the best..... paul kendrick Australia 9.5.2003 0:36:27 akendric@bigpond.net.au http:// telstra.com/index.jsp yeah will try again .couldnt get a video response last time i tried .the last time i saw rory was warwick uni 1972 what a showman and what a sound he got from that ac 30 and then played through the pa.sadly missed dave Canada 10.5.2003 17:9:39 slideman@telus.net http:// hi....saw rory in london england in 73..man!!best guitarist and entertainer I've seen live.can't say enough about rory.need to get as much of his music as i can. Les Jones United Kingdom 11.5.2003 13:59:33 http:// We must never forget that thrill as Rory first came on to the stage at a concert and kicked off with a lick. What a magic man...... ron lee Russia 11.5.2003 18:15:54 corlee@interpc.ca http:// Hello This is my very first guestbook reply.I have been a Rory fan since about 1974.My all time favorite is Live in EUROPE. That album just smokes. I never tier of it.To think how good this guy was at such a young age is truely awesome. Rory Gallagher will live forever in my house, we all dig the man.PLAY ON. ron lee Canada 11.5.2003 18:18:9 corlee@interpc.ca http:// Hello This is my very first guestbook reply.I have been a Rory fan since about 1974.My all time favorite is Live in EUROPE. That album just smokes. I never tier of it.To think how good this guy was at such a young age is truely awesome. Rory Gallagher will live forever in my house, we all dig the man.PLAY ON. ron lee Canada 11.5.2003 18:21:2 corlee@interpc.ca http:// Hello This is my very first guestbook reply.I have been a Rory fan since about 1974.My all time favorite is Live in EUROPE. That album just smokes. I never tier of it.To think how good this guy was at such a young age is truely awesome. Rory Gallagher will live forever in my house, we all dig the man.PLAY ON. rich naglieri USA 14.5.2003 11:25:35 nags59@webtv.net http:// i'm a big rory fan and have been for a long time,I recently purchased most of his recordings on CD now,I have the vinyl,even thw "Taste live at isle of wight "which I love ...I saw rory at Shea Stadium,NY in the 70's..He opened up for Robin Trower & Jethro Tull,the same bill,imagine that,IT was some show,I don't think too many fans new who he was at the time..but I sure did,man did he play that STRAT..as a matter of fact nico sijm Netherlands 15.5.2003 13:21:54 n.sijm@planet.nl http:// I have seen nine concerts of Rory and it were the days of my live i think he was the best bleusrock gitarist all time its a great loss he is no longer among us . My favorit song is A million miles away. rev United Kingdom 20.5.2003 5:17:22 atanq@yahoo.com http:// rory shaped a lot he didn't realise. nuff said. what a bloke. Philip Smith USA 20.5.2003 13:12:29 philip58@bbtel.com http:// Dave: The spill.....First, thanks for allowing me to use your website! I have no personal Rory story except his ( incredible) playing has been a great influence on my guitar playing. I have played guitar for over 35 years and Rory takes the cake. I have one album.. the live one with Bullfrog Blues and my all time favorite "Laundrymat". The album is tattered and completely worn out. I was very amazed with his style of playing..my god he would have give the best of them a run for there money. I have heard Rory passed away a while back. A terrible loss to the rock world! I have never tried to copy Rory's playing style...for fear of "failing miserably"....and thats the truth. Rory always had that under control. Never missed a note. I don't have no cloths with me to put inside the machine..this is the craziest place I have ever been. Leigh Cagan USA 22.5.2003 13:40:55 lcagan@us.ibm.com http:// Great Rory Gallagher site, Dave! I've been an avid Rory Gallagher listener since Irish Tour '74 was released, an album I play frequently and have now for over 25 years. Collected many of Rory's earlier releases, which are now much easier to get in the USA. Saw Rory live only once, this was at Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut, a small venue that was packed with appreciative fans. While I can't say this was his finest live work, it was still a great show and one I'll never forget. Please let me know how to access your videos, as I'd greatly enjoy viewing these too! Keep adding to that tab when you can--it's hard to find and I'd love to see "Million Miles Away" from IT74 and "Ain't No Saint," which I think I have from Blue Day for The Blues. I'll pass your URL along to other friends who are Rory fans; I'm sure they'll enjoy the site as much as I have. -Leigh Cagan Ivan USA 25.5.2003 22:41:21 ivanz62@attbi.com http:// fred tweehuysen Netherlands 26.5.2003 13:53:49 ekobouw@planet.nl http://virtualstreetband.com I saw Rory just one time in Holland.I think in 1992 or so. It was somewhere in the North of Holland. I was very earley, and looking for a hotel to spend the night,I heard some Rory music. I walked into athe place , passed some doors, and suddenly i found myself in the concert hall where rory and (his bad band) where soundchecking. I watched for more than half an hour, and i was the only audiance. But what really struck me was to see how much he just loved to play his guitar, even without an audiance! He loved to play his guitar and you can tell. J. T Willi USA 28.5.2003 19:6:14 jcwillihome@msn.com http://www.yahoo.com I have seen many men play guitar. He is the best ever. He was a good guy too, his brother Donal gave me a backstage pass. Rory talked with me after his show for as long as I wanted. rick deveau Canada 29.5.2003 22:49:56 radeveau@hotmail.com http:// i saw rory 7 times.the first was the best.he had the crowd so cranked up by the encore everyone in the bar was standing on the tables.the bouncers and waiters threw all the glasses and ashtrays under the tables and let rory rock con murphy Ireland 1.6.2003 16:25:18 have1head@yahoo.uk http:// great site. really is cool, rory is second to jesus for me, everyone should take aleaf out of his book, though he's impossible to emulate. he had imagination, technique, rhythm,always stretching his guitar out, yet landing on that cool strong beat. i wish all music had his passion .rory was smashin'. i'm 18, love his music. just got th internet, i hope to revisit this site. thanks Fergus Ireland 6.6.2003 2:30:1 fergusmcgovern@eircom.net http:// First heard Rory on BBC2 TV's Old Grey Whistle Test in 1973 or 1974, playing Walk on Hot Coals & Hands Off. Couldn't believe my ears. Rushed out to buy my first-ever album, Blueprint. Still listening now after almost 30 years! John McMahon USA 8.6.2003 4:50:51 jmcm01@attbi.com http://jmcm01.home.netcom.com/ First saw Rory on Irish TV during one of the Taste Cork Concerts. When I heard his high-pitched wailing in sync. with his guitar, I was mesmerized. Taste broke up. Then he was on his own. I saw him live for the first time at the National Stadium in Dublin in early 1970's. Always felt that he was primarily a LIVE artists. My 15 year old Sean play guitars and vocals on Bankers Blues A Million Miles Away and Daughter of the Everglades. What better tribute than to have another generation enjoy the sheer musical joy of Rory Gallagher. They dont make them like that anymore. Donal did a great job in bringing us Wheels within Wheels. John McMahon (ex Ardee Co.Louth. Living in Massachusetts) gordon tunna United Kingdom 8.6.2003 8:46:54 tunna5@aol.com http:// you where the best andrew mcintosh United Kingdom 9.6.2003 8:34:1 macmusic59@hotmail.com http:// having been a pro guitarist for the last 23 years,rory's style is unqie,blending the celtic grace note with blues riffs,amazing pete Austria 10.6.2003 23:12:48 rollingstone2@gmx.at Hi, to all real fans of Rory! Almost twenty years ago I heard Rory's music for the first time. Since then I am one of his greatest fans on this globus. It's not only his wonderful talent that I admire so much but also him as a person. He always went his way in spite of fashion trends in music. He was a star that never wanted to be a star. His only intention was to play his beloved stratocaster in his personal style. The Stones once wanted him as new member but he refused, because he prefered to continue his own thing. Hat off for this wonderful man! God bless you,Rory! Duncan A. Bridges United Kingdom 11.6.2003 11:18:6 duncanabridges@hotmail.com http:// Rory,is one of my greatest all time guitar heros. I first saw him live on stage with taste in about '68/'69 at Barry memorial hall, S. Wales, with the Groundhogs supporting (crap)Rory was like a puch in the face, from the moment he exploded into "What's going on". Never mentioned either as one of the best ever lead guitarists that lived, but also his slide playing, who must bethe best of all time, maybe with the one exeption of Duane Allman, I personally couldn't mention either in the same breath as Clapton, Page or Ry Cooder. Never forget the name of Rory Gallagher. You could also check out the name of Johnny Gallagher, also from Rory's home town of Ballyshannon, awesome player, should perhaps replace Gwyn Ashton, although it doesn't really matter what you do, there'll never be another Rory Gallagher! y otse Dan De Paula USA 18.6.2003 7:13:52 angler@taconic.net http:// I have been listening to RG since the 70's. I saw him perform twice in the early 80's at a small club in Albany, NY that was called J.B. Scotts. He was the finest of them all, and is greatly missed. stergios Greece 21.6.2003 8:10:54 boutsios@yahoo.com http:// rory gallagher my guitar god please god let him play his stratocaster up there. Linton Nisbet New Zealand 22.6.2003 19:23:56 linton.nisbet@hansenproducts.co.nz www.hansenproducts.co.nz ...wont you follow me... ...where im bound... ...times for borrowing now.. I hope God lets Rory play that worn old Strat in Heaven ! He is the reason why I play the Guitar. A Beautiful Musician and Human Being who will always have a place in my heart. Any Kiwi Rory fans out there please email me so we can share the experience. jamie United Kingdom 23.6.2003 6:29:22 http:// Just a note to say that another guitarist who has publicly stated the influence that rory had on him is Johnny marr of The Smiths who had said... The first time that he heard the album Deuce, was a turning point for him as a player. Listening to some of the Smiths tracks you can see the influence in songs such as "Girl Afraid" (chord sequence) and others. jamie allanach United Kingdom 23.6.2003 7:6:27 jamie_allanach@hotmail.com http:// Can anyone send me a transcript, or a website address where I can get the guitar tab/chord sequence of the song "There's A Light" off of the "Deuce" album. It's just that there's this killer chord sequence on it that I'd like to learn.. the bit after Rory sings..." YOU'RE GONNA STAY..." It's got a slight jazzy sound to it. Cheers. Willie Sheils Ireland 4.7.2003 9:25:27 williesheils@eircom.net http:// My friends and I as teenagers with no transport used to get a taxi from Skerries to the Carlton and the Nartional Stadium to hear Rory. Rory always played an encore, so I used to have to dash out between numbers to beg the taxi driver to wait five more minutes. Mr. Murphy was very patient! I met Rory outside the Stadium after one gig and got his autograph - but he kept my pen! I bought the "Taste" (orange cover) cd a while ago, and it sounds as good today as it ever did. My boys want to know who he is. Willie Sheils Ireland 6.7.2003 15:18:51 williesheils@eircom.net http:// Already left a message in guestbook - how do I view video clips? chris United Kingdom 7.7.2003 15:47:41 cmmcgarry@fsmail.net http:// Rory played Belfast when no-one else would. He wasn't given the credit he was due, but we knew him for the man, and guitarist he was dallas c. harkless jr. USA 12.7.2003 7:53:48 DCHBluespimp@aol.com http:// great never gets old.i received "live in europe" by mistake in 1974.(requested a roy buchanan album) the best mistake that ever happened.ihave listened and bought evrey vinyl he made...i gradually gave up harp and got a guitar,for better or worse. ken bell United Kingdom 12.7.2003 13:12:7 www.kennethbellj@aol.co.uk http:// just to say i saw rory at newcastle upon-tyne city hall in 1974 he came on stage playing messing with the kid i have been a fan ever since and always k bell Raquel Europe 13.7.2003 10:17:20 wycherly@hotmail.com http:// Hello all, The main reason why I'm writing this is because I would love to see the videos. If I had a Rory story to tell I would be happy to share it, but I don't. I never saw him live, never met him. However I love his music and fully respect him both as a musician and as a human being. I've been a Rory fan for some time now, and I have no words to explain what he and his music mean to me.I could write pages and pages about him, yet they wouldn't even be enough to describe Rory's impact on me. As I'm writing this, lots of images, feelings, and words come to my mind, but the most important thing I feel I should say is "thank you": thank you, Dave, for the great site, thank you to all the fans for keeping Rory's memory alive, and above all, 'thanks a million', Rory, your music will always be part of my life. By the way, another artist who has recently mentioned Rory as an influence is Dave Meniketti (Y&T). I thought it was very nice of him to mention Rory. Gerry Netherlands 14.7.2003 15:31:27 gerensil@hotmail.com www.bluesrocker.tk Hi all... I have seen Rory play live two times. First time back somewhere in the 70's in Sittard (NL) (can't remember the year..) Second time a few weeks before his death. On the first time i even shook hands with him (HELL YEAH!!) I loved it when at the end of the show he put the guitar in the middle of the stage, left it alone with a spotlight on it and the guitar then started to smoke as if he played it untill it got so hot it caught fire... great show it was! Second time was in Geleen (NL) He was late and we had to wait for about an hour. He also was drunk, but you could not tell by his playing. It was still great. At one point i remember the bassplayer making a mistake while playing and Rory went to him and slapped him in the face. They both laughed like crazy. It was clear they had fun... A few weeks later i read he died... DAMN! The good ones die young.... Gerry Gerry Netherlands 14.7.2003 15:34:5 gerensil@hotmail.com http://www.bluesrocker.tk Hi all... I have seen Rory play live two times. First time back somewhere in the 70's in Sittard (NL) (can't remember the year..) Second time a few weeks before his death. On the first time i even shook hands with him (HELL YEAH!!) I loved it when at the end of the show he put the guitar in the middle of the stage, left it alone with a spotlight on it and the guitar then started to smoke as if he played it untill it got so hot it caught fire... great show it was! Second time was in Geleen (NL) He was late and we had to wait for about an hour. He also was drunk, but you could not tell by his playing. It was still great. At one point i remember the bassplayer making a mistake while playing and Rory went to him and slapped him in the face. They both laughed like crazy. It was clear they had fun... A few weeks later i read he died... DAMN! The good ones die young.... Gerry Pete Richardson United Kingdom 18.7.2003 13:15:45 richyap@dsl.pipex.com http:// great to see so there is still so much enthusiasm for a real hero. I saw Rory play a few times in Belfast in the 80's and still remember the shows to this day. He was a fantastic performer and the excitement at his shows is hard to describe - pure genius that went on for hours. He often wouldn't stop having been on stage for hours and we always left unbelievably satisfied. I'll always miss the energy and musicianship he gave us. But good luck to all who enjoy the music now and thanks to Rory for what he gave us. Pete R. Peter Coggins United Kingdom 18.7.2003 23:59:59 petercoggins1@aol.com http:// Thanks for keping his memory alive Richard Lyddon United Kingdom 21.7.2003 14:20:47 Richard.Lyddon@blueyonder.co.uk http:// I saw Rory many times in the 70's and early 80's and now at the tender age of 46 still can't do without a daily fix of that blistering rock blues or gentle acoustics. Clearly, a very nice man and I have some experience of that. As a start struck teenager I saw him play at Exeter University must've been around 1975. A friend had an in with the students union and I got backstage to meet him after the set. He was absolutely charming ans signed my beer bottle! I was distraught when he died. My first born son is called Rory. Can't wait to buy him his first strat'! robert hill United Kingdom 25.7.2003 16:3:23 roberthill84@hotmail.com http:// What can I say that has not already been said about the Irish Wizard I have now reached the grand old age of 46 and was lucky enough to catch Rory playing at the Glasgow Appolo.[1970 something] He was amazing. My memories of that night will live with me till the day I die. chris boydell United Kingdom 28.7.2003 6:19:11 chris@hotmail.com http:// i think rory is the mutts nutts Liam Brown USA 31.7.2003 20:9:1 Cafeacoustic@charter.net http:// Just want to say that Rory was a huge fan of mine and an inspiration for me in my playing style. I have several cd's and I listen to him all the time. Take care Rory-Keep playing for the angel. Rafa³ Jankowski Poland 4.8.2003 9:37:2 ra_fal_jankowski@interia.pl http://www.onet.pl chris varnam United Kingdom 5.8.2003 15:53:7 charlie01370@hotmail.com http://www.ntlopenworld.com I have been an avid rory gallagher fan since the age of 16. I went to one helluva lot of his gigs including reading,manchester,sheffield,nottingham. I went to see his take off Rawl Gallagher last year and he is brilliant. thanks for taking time to listen to an old fan and hope to hear from you soon chris varnam United Kingdom 5.8.2003 15:59:24 charlie01370@hotmail.com http://www.ntlopenworld.com I have been an avid rory gallagher fan since the age of 16. I went to one helluva lot of his gigs including reading,manchester,sheffield,nottingham. I went to see his take off Rawl Gallagher last year and he is brilliant. thanks for taking time to listen to an old fan and hope to hear from you soon Bryan King USA 7.8.2003 6:57:28 bk@irrigationcraft.com http:// I was "turned on" to Rory at the age of 16 around 1978 by the older brothers of the bass player in my first rock band. I was immediately blown away by the raw energy in everything he played and by the fact that as synths and effects were becoming popular he used almost no effects and still got a huge varriety of sounds out of his Strat. I couldn't afford a Strat but and was playing a Fender Mustang (two single coil pickups 1 at bridge and 1 at the neck). I had to try to sound like him and so I purchased an extra single coil pickup and a 5 position switch and went to work installing the xtra pickup in the middle position and re-wiring my Mustang like a Strat. Our little band of 15 & sixteen year olds had good taste (thanks partially to the guidence of the older brothers I mentioned earlier) they were guitar and bass players too. We covered tunes like: Philby, Moon Child, Follow Me and Bad Penny. I'm sorry he is gone but will never forget those early days standing in turntabe learing Rory's stuff as best I could at the time. I even went as far as to place weights on the center of the record to slow it down, retune to match the slower pitch and learn things that way. Pop rock hit big... The Police, The Cars etc. etc. and I moved on (Elliot Easton of the Cars is also one of my big influences). I have owned my '79 strat since about 1982 it's got jumbo fret wire, custom radious neck and EMG's and has never come close to being replaced by any other of the many guitars I have owned over the years. In 2002 I purchased a Mesa Boogie Mark III and now my guitar playing life is truely complete... It is the best sounding amp I have ever encountered. I really yearn to hear some Rory tunes again I own I one album but have not had a turntable for years and years... looking forward veiwing some videos and picking up some Cd's if they exist. Thanks, Bryan. peggy kish USA 8.8.2003 16:49:24 peggys8cats@webtv.net http:// i have pics of him playing at a club in philadephia,pennsylvania. i was close enough to grab him.he was fantastic. loved him Michael S. Pappas [Rev.] USA 10.8.2003 5:46:57 RevMPappas@netscape.net http:// I had the Taste lp back in summer of 1970, loved it &listened to it over and over.Same Old Story was my fav. I was 13 yrs. old and lived very close to Univ. of MD. CollegePark.Everyone felt this was a special time. I have always liked Rory better than all the balladeers because he can sing and play guitar leads [blues/rock] better than any musician in history. He is the very best,so do as one of his songs says and 'follow me' [to a better place I am sure.]I am an ordained Minister and strongly pray you reading this will move towards the Great Salvation of the Lord. Approach Him however you can and He knowing the hearts of all men will understand. Keep Rockin'! william pickar USA 10.8.2003 15:44:9 res0b0e0@verizon.net http://excite i first saw rory in long beach calif. 1974 he was on the bill with fleetwood mac we went to see rory not fleetwood mac turns out it was the new fleetwood mac and they were booed off stage rory was the headliner then i believe it was the first time he was the headliner and we went see him every time he was in town Katri Jauhianen Finland 11.8.2003 9:39:41 kate881@hotmail.com http:// hellooo!!! I think that rory was the best blues guitarist ever!! If someone knows where I can download his videos he/she can tell me... I don´t speak very good english. I´m guitarist too and I play rorys music!! and..I like to know where is rorys guitar tabs?? thanks!:D tom mccarthy USA 17.8.2003 5:33:32 http:// I was lucky enough to see Rory on multiple tours. I was born and raised in San Francisco. The local station KSAN was "freeform" and a couple of the DJs played Rory a lot. I clearly remember multiple tunes from Irish Tour '74 being played regularly. Then the following 2 albums, Against the Grain and Calling Card. I saw Rory in '75 at Winterland on the Calling Card tour. He tore it up quite nicely and that was it for me. Everytime Rory came thru town after that if I could get there I was there. I remember missing Uli Jon Roth (who never made it to SF again) because Rory was playing that night. On the final US tour in '91 I went to see 3 of the 4 shows in the Bay Area. He still had the goods, tho' as mentioned his heath was declining at that time. On a final note I started playing guitar in '76 and Rory and Tommy Bolin were my 2 biggest influences. They both played from the heart and made me believe all things were possible on the instrument. Ray Hodges USA 18.8.2003 15:9:46 rhodges@lasallepsb.com http:// I know Rory love Louisiana the state I am from. You could here it in tony Joe Whites As The Crow Flys and The King Of Zydeco. Ray Hodges USA 18.8.2003 15:11:41 rhodges@lasallepsb.com http:// I know Rory loved Louisiana the state I am from. You could here it in ony Joe Whites As The Crow Flys and The King Of Zydeco. Robin Swan United Kingdom 24.8.2003 10:18:30 rd321swandog@aol.com http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pvr=5.5&ar=m I first got interested in Rory around about 1979 when I was about 14 years old. I hadn't been playing the guitar long a and was really impressed after my mate loaned me the Photo- Finish album. I just hadn't heard any other guitar players coming up with powerful, catchy riffs like that. There was a wide and weird spectrum of music lovers in my school like punks, skinheads, two tone/scar, rockabillies, to hippies mods and rokers. Quite a volatile mixture as you can imagine. Most of the people I new who played the guitar listened mainly to only fast and furious, widdly diddly guitar players or progressive rock music. I didn't find that stuff much use to learn from at my stage of playing but Rory's stuff was a different story. It was packed with feel, not over produced like a lot of that other crap was, and it was fun to learn and play. My mates soon got into Rory and we formed bands and kept playing over the years whereas the others we knew who didn't, either gave up the guitar, became frustrated bedroom players or just gave up altogether eventually. I've only got Rory Gallgher to thank for learning to play properly as, although he's quite a basic player at heart, he taught me how to play with feel and not miss the real point of music. By that I mean, playing, and meaning what you're playing, as opposed to posing and pandering to the pussy on stage. I can't relate to these shallow, would be guitar players that I play Rory's music to, who turn it off when the guitar solo comes on just because he isn't playing at break neck speed like Steve Vai. I think people see a photo of him and just expect him to be another heavy rock, widdly diddly show off. I'm sick of hearing all that crap now as a lot of it just sounds the same to me and it has no soul. What people tend to forget is that Rory's influences lie mainly in the Blues, and that he wasn't just a unique guitar player, but an original and versatile song writer and showman who also played other instruments too. He was also a master of improvisation on the stage and was a very hard working musician as well as being a genuinely nice person. a Peter Shuser USA 30.8.2003 15:49:37 peterm@comcast.net http:// I used to listen to Rory on tv's "midnight special" and get freaked out that no one talked about this guy except in the guitar magazines. I was into it because I played lead in a garage band. john katz USA 3.9.2003 12:58:28 jkatz65@aol.com http:// Hello. The first time I heard Rory was in 1981.I was on my way to canada with my folks. I never heard of him before,but I liked the photo on the cover. I listened to "TOP PRIORITY" over and over again. When I reached my grandmothers house in Canada I looked in the stores for more Rory. Over the years I have picked up all of his Cds. I bought his dvd also. I'm always on the look out for more video of him. Thanks...john ron lee Canada 3.9.2003 21:16:23 http:// ron lee Canada 3.9.2003 21:36:2 http:// I have been a Rory Gallagher fan since about 75 or 76.This summer some friends and got together for annual jam in the bush,we call RockLand.Around 3am after playing 10 hours we sat back to relax so pumped my new CD of Rorys Irish Tour through the P.A.and every was blown away.The end to a perfect day . I'm listening to it as I write.Next I'm going to put on some Tommy Bolin.My idea of great evening. Cláudio da Silva Nunes Brazil 5.9.2003 8:32:20 clnunes1@bol.com.br http:// James United Kingdom 6.9.2003 4:19:36 I am a 16 year old guitar lover, irish, but living in the uk. i recently saw an old recording of the old grey whistle test, with rory performing 'tattoo'd lady,' and needless to say, it absoloutely blew me away.thus started my obsession with this mans music. forget clapton, hendrix et al, rory is the blues rock king Iñaki Soria Spain 9.9.2003 10:54:25 rorygallagher56@hotmail.com http:// El primer concierto que vi a Rory en España, fue en el polideportivo de Anoeta, en San Sebastián, alla por 1974. Fue genial ver su fuerza y sus ganas, contagiando su marcha a todos los afortunados que pudimos presenciar su concierto. Luego volvio por España en numerosas ocasiones y por el sur de francia. Su legado artistico, no deja dudas de tu talento como interprete y como compositor. Despeus de muchos años, he podido conocer a su hermano Donal, y a sus musicos, Gerry, Brendan, etc. Fue en Ballyshannon, localidad del condado de Donegal, donde nacio Rory. El hoemnaje qeu le hicieron sus amigos, fue increible. Rory es ya un clasico. Fred Newman USA 12.9.2003 15:19:56 newmanf@peak.org http:// Think of a young man in the US Navy during the 70's 2200 milse from home in michigan. I was homeported in Portland Oregon from 74 to 78 and had never been to a concert of any kind before. As I recall we had seats about 5 rows from the stage and a little before the music started the curtian opened and there on stage was a mic and a drum set I think there was a rack with guitars on it but I thought this sure is not going to be much, couldn't wait to get this over to go and get drunk in town. When this long haired dude came running out with a guitar and the drummer came out and just started to play. We, my buddy and I just looked at each other and started to say with much excitement we had never heard anything like this in our lives. We both were zepplin fans and my god what was happening here. We kept looking to see if there were more muscians behind the curtain or someone playing a tape or for sure that much music could not be coming from two or three guys. I am very proud to say that that concert was the only one I have ever been to and any other would still be a huge let down. I lost track of Rory's music until 2002 when I was in a car wreak and was forced to buy a new vehicle with a CD player and went to Borders to look for music. I was trying to remember music from when I was young and Rory Gallager came to mind I was shocked to see his stuff there and rightaway purchased more than I should have. I went to the counter with my purchase and this well worn lady just lit up when she saw what I had brought to the counter. I explained to her the story above and when I walked out felt like a young man again. When I pushed in the CD and it started I was sent right back to that concert in the 70's with a grin and a tear I listened til I could sing the songs myself. Every time I Play His CD's wether it is at the gas pump or bank driveup someone says Who is that great sound? I tell them with great Pride Rory Gallager, And I saw him Live In Portland. Thanks for keeping Him, His music and memory alive. A fan forever Fred Newman. ian dumbleton United Kingdom 13.9.2003 15:23:5 ian.dumbleton@btinternet.com http:// I first heard of Rory Gallagher through a friend loaning me a Taste album. Some time after Rory had gone solo and was on tour 1974 i think. He had a date booked at the Roundhouse in dagenham and we eagerly went to see him there. I was blown away!!!! I was hooked, bought all his albums, saw him at hamersmith odeon Fantastic. I think the album that most influenced me was Tatoo. But i think the track that i always remember the most is A MILLION MILES AWAY Irish tour `74. Interesting film that I keep hoping will be shown on t.v. one day to shown the country what it is missing Hubie Greene USA 13.9.2003 15:41:8 hubieg@hotmail.com http:// A long time guitar fan of blues & blues rock, but about 8 years ago a friend gave me a copy of Irish Tour 74, and I never looked back. Rory is the best, no doubt about it. His great failing was never releasing a single, there are so many that would have made the charts and would still be heard on the crappy radio we have today. But maybe that is best. Anyway, Rolling Stone scorned Rory in their "100 greatest guitarist" issue recently issued, which is a shame. Perhaps Stevie Ray and perhaps Jimi, but there are no other peers. At the age of 47 I recenlty started playing guitar, and I have a long way to go, but one of these days I am going to rip through some Rory riffs and do my part to re-introduce the great guitar player, at least to a few people. Keep up the great work, and keep buying Rory, his day will come mikko ylitalo Finland 14.9.2003 0:36:0 mblues@jippii.fi http:// Hello everybody I think rory was best blues/rock guitarist... Rest in peace. thys ingrid Belgium 25.9.2003 8:14:19 http:// great guitar player Fernando Medeiros Brazil 28.9.2003 10:42:32 fanalogicom@yahoo.com.br http:// Hi Please sorry for my poor english. I never see Rory in action but for 33 years i have listen your albuns. For 33 years, Rory have been my best influence on the guitar. From Live in Europe albun to W.W. Whells. From magazines to one or another video, from my beloveds 17 Bootlegs cds, it is all that i have to confort me. But i never see Rory in person and i have go to die with this. jeff lewis United Kingdom 30.9.2003 15:36:26 jeffrey.lewis@ntlworld.com http:// I have been a fan of Rory`s for many years.I first heard him play with Taste....and that was it!I saw his live shows many times,and each time it was the same.Rory always gave it all, and a bit more for good measure.Without a doubt he was one of the greatest blues guitarists ever.I was deeply saddened by his passing,and still am to this day.However,he left us fond memories,and lots of great music ,in which he lives on. Fotis Greece 5.10.2003 3:26:33 Bouble_bouble@hotmail.com http://www.macworld.co.uk My mentor and the reason that i start to play guitar... I don't think that is any rocker in this world whom don't listen to him. Tommy Hamrick USA 9.10.2003 23:24:57 dustyeod@charter.net http://www.tommystriplethreatbluesrevue.com/BandPage.html Nice sitr friend. I do a couple of Rorys songs in my set every night. What a great player.... Keep up the good work. bob USA 15.10.2003 17:25:58 persch@verizon.net http://persch.freeyellow.com As a guitarist for the past 40 years, Rory was always one of my favorite mentors ever since I heard his Live album (which was my first taste of his talent. Ever since that moment I searched diligently to find those hard to get recordings. Finding that stray record or cd that I did not know existed before was always a real treat. I have never had the proviledge to see Rory play, so when I stumbled on your site through a Google search, I am more than happy to share my thoughts with you in order to see what you have to offer. Thanks! Mike United Kingdom 17.10.2003 15:11:23 mmca470477@aol.com http:// When I used to travel to school in Hartlepool (NE England) in 1970 I used to pass, painted on a wall in letters 3 feet high and about 20 feet long, the words 'Taste' and 'Rory Gallagher'. Turned out a guy from our school had done it and I was curious. A couple of yrs later, I started playing guitar and a friend lent me 'Live Taste'. Even now 'Sugar Mama' on that album is the most huge, awesome Strat sound I've ever heard. By 1977 I had my own Strat and an old Vox AC30 and I tried to learn every last note of 'Live in Europe' and 'Irish Tour'. And I'm still trying, there's so much depth and inventiveness on those albums. I saw him many times and shook his hand once. They say it's the music that matters, but somehow the fact that he was a shy man who never swore, respected women, wouldn't touch drugs and went to Mass with his mother when he went home to Cork made me admire him all the more. In a world full of talentless posers, a guy who smiled (and wore everday clothes) on stage was always a breath of fresh air. richard terris United Kingdom 18.10.2003 15:13:41 richardterris@hotmail.com http:// I dont know exactly what is meant by a "rory story", but i am a big fan of the man.. i am currently in a band, and our band is good friends with Defender, who are a very good rory tribute band (they are friends of rory's brother). they (defender) are undertaking a tour of europe next year so everyone should check them out. Scott Scharn USA 19.10.2003 7:45:35 sscharn@comcast.net45623 http:// Hello there. My Bro wrote his Graduate thesis on Rory. I have been a fan for 20 years. I'me trying to give another muscian a glimps of briallance Thank You! jack USA 19.10.2003 14:59:14 http:// first heard rory in early 70s a cut called moonflower havent heard it or ofrory since Iwan Jones United Kingdom 22.10.2003 13:38:0 Iwanperis@aol.com http:// I've been a enthusiastic fan of Rory's music since the early 1970's. I heard him play twice at the Capitol in Cardiff in 1973-74 and was struck by his unique ability to relay enthusiasm for his music to the audience who were enthralled by such sincere meaningful words and sounds. I might also note that I played Rory's 'Live in Europe' in 1975 to friends who had just returned from India via the hippy trail through the Afghanistan . The couple recalled hearing 'Bullfrog Blues' as hitch hikers on a Mercedes truck in the middle of Turkey for the first time and were from then on devoted enthusiasts for Rory's music. Rory's music reached to the most unlikely places where travellers now fear to venture. TONNIE HOL Netherlands 23.10.2003 8:5:52 t.hol@hetnet.nl http:// PAT COMFORT USA 29.10.2003 8:25:46 PJCOMFORT@AOL.COM http:// Bill Shroyer USA 31.10.2003 8:57:8 bill_shroyer@comcast.net http:// Awesome site! I can't believe that google has never found it for me before. I'm a guitarist of about 30 yrs and Rory has been my main influence, along with Davy Johnstone, Allen collins of skynyrd, and Stevie ray. I first discovered Rory at a party when I was in college. A buddy of mine said, " You're a guitarist and never heard of Rory Gallagher??" We spent the next hour drinking beer and listening to Irish tour 74. After I picked my jaw up off the ground, I went out and found it and a few other Rory albums and have been hooked ever since. Rory used to play in San Francisco once a year at places like the old Waldorf,.. I was able to see him 4 times and was always blown away by his amazing presence and mastery of his instrument. I've played numerous Rory songs with various bands.. moonchild, shinkicker, laundromat, messin with thekid, walk on hot coals, etc.. His playing was so melodic compared to most other guitarists.. (look how fast I can double pick this scale, dude..) you know what I'm saying.. Anyway, thanks for the great site, I'm gonna go watch some of the clips! Bill Pat Walsh Australia 11.11.2003 5:49:45 pbwalsh@tpg.com.au http:// In 1975 when I was 18 I heard my first Rory Gallagher tune & have been totally into his music ever since.I remember being blown away by the way he made a screaming "pinched harmonic" note last for what seemed like an eternity.I had never heard anything like it before,such controlled wild abandon.The song was 'Let me in' from 'Against the Grain'(played on 2JJ,Sydney's only decent radio station back then).I thought I knew alot about Rock music,but I had never even heard of him.How could this be? Since then I've been looking to Rory's music for inspiration in my own playing & particularly love his acoustic songs.When I heard of his premature death I felt like one of my own family had died . I Thought That he would be around forever . He never compromised his musical integrity no matter what mainstream musical trend everyone else succumbed to, you could always rely on Rory to produce "the goods" as no one else could! Rory Gallagher will live in any true music lover's heart FOREVER. Jonathan Sharpe United Kingdom 20.11.2003 7:5:28 sharpe_jonathan@hotmail.com http://www.aerialroots.com To be honest, I hadn't even heard of Rory Gallagher until Guitarist magazine did a piece on him, after which I bought Irish Tour and Stagestruck. Wow. This guy is a great player, serious emotion and talent going into every note. I only wish I was around to see him play live. JohnD United Kingdom 28.11.2003 6:54:45 jonddf@aol.com http:// Leeds University Refectory - sometime in 1971 Rory returns to the stage for a third encore as the crowd errupts in total pandemonium. People stood clapping, staring wide-eyed or, for some, jumping up and down on tables at the side of the hall. An amazing evening that typified the presence of this man... fred United Kingdom 2.12.2003 12:38:42 cortesao@freeuk.com http:// Alo Alo Can i see the videos pleeease!!! Fred jjohn doe Ireland 7.12.2003 10:48:41 caide@email.com http:// i am a big fan of rorys i met him as a youngster after one of his gigs he was a truely nice man and a good musician. i've been looking for footage of him but couldnt find any as it is very difficlut to find some please direct me to it so i can share it with my other friends who are also huge fans Andy Milikin USA 8.12.2003 14:43:9 rockh91668@aol.com http://www.stiletto-rocks.com My introduction to Rory was in the mid 70's on Don Kirschners Rock Concert. I had no idea who this guitarist was at the time but man he rocked! Most bands had larger than life looks,some lived up to it some did not. Here comes this guy wearing tennis shoes,jeans and a flannel shirt just ripping the guts out of a Fender Strat. I was an instant fan.Since I have become a guitarist myself and realize what a talent Rory truely was.A huge loss to the music world and the world at large.There will never be another like him.We miss you Rory.Rock on! Andy Milikin Dave Kovaleski USA 9.12.2003 19:53:38 davidkovaleski@yahoo.com Hello, I have been playing guitar for many years and have recently started to study great guitarists. I bought the Rory Gallagher Irish Tour 1974 video and was very impressed. He was a trem- endous musician. A great loss. Dave Kovaleski Davip Ireland 12.12.2003 4:35:26 plopplop12001@yahoo.co.uk http:// i have listened to rory since my father played me one of his songs sand i loved it ktangyang Ireland 15.12.2003 8:32:1 ktangyang@yahoo.com http:// hello, i mast say that this is an excellent website,best rory site ive seen so far keep up the good work, p.s phil lynott & thin lizzy were also big fans of rorys, i have a song called sugar blues which is live and at the end he gives rory a shout, two great legends RIP fghfhgjf Asia 15.12.2003 14:49:33 vg@aol.com http:// fdgfdghdfhgdgrh Mark USA 16.12.2003 23:24:31 rmtilly@verizon.net http:// It was '84 or '85 and I was sitting around partying with my girlfriend. Her brother stopped by on his way to a concert - "Who ya goin' to see? "Rush - I've got extra tickets if you wanna go" "Naw, never could stand Geddy Lee's voice. Go and enjoy the show." 3 hours later, he was back. "How was the show?" "Rush was ok but the opening act blew them away!" "Yeah? Who opened?" "I dunno, some Irish guy. He was an incredible guitarist!" --jaw drops--"Was it Rory Gallagher?" "Yeah! You've heard of him?" "AAAGH! I can't believe I missed him. I've never seen him!" I never caught up to him to see him live but I sure would enjoy seeing the videos. Ulli & Ilka Germany 22.12.2003 6:2:44 ulka@rockbase.de http://www.rockbase.de Hi Dave, Great site. It is always a pleasure to see all that Rory friends all over the world. RoryOn Ulli & Ilka Geno USA 1.1.2004 21:29:2 holeinwon@charter.net http:// I heard Rory on "net" radio and he "blue" me away, never heard him before "shame on me" I will recommend him always !!!!! g. Ross Luttrell USA 2.1.2004 21:26:21 haldanaross@sbcglobal.net http:// I've listened to Rory's music for 32 years now and he will always be on the top of my list. How lucky we all were that he had such a long and wonderful career. Don DeBerry Argentina 8.1.2004 18:58:23 DHD2002@NETZERO.NET http:// My brother, also named Dave, turned me on to Rory in the late 70's. Being a guitarist I was immediately floored with his raw and powerful lyrics and riffs. I never had the priveledge to witness him perform. I turn all I meet on to his music in hopes that they will carry the legend forward to future generations of blues rockers. Where would he be now if he were still with us today? Thanx for letting me share. Don DeBerry Crosby, TX Don DeBerry USA 8.1.2004 19:0:44 DHD2002@NETZERO.NET http:// My brother, also named Dave, turned me on to Rory in the late 70's. Being a guitarist I was immediately floored with his raw and powerful lyrics and riffs. I never had the priveledge to witness him perform. I turn all I meet on to his music in hopes that they will carry the legend forward to future generations of blues rockers. Where would he be now if he were still with us today? Thanx for letting me share. Don DeBerry Crosby, TX Roger Taylor Canada 14.1.2004 17:9:0 running_wild_62@hotmail.com http:// When I first discovered Rory,it was as if a new chapter of my life had begun. I was in my early twenties and had always been a fan of guitar driven music, Hendrix, Clapton, Beck. But when I first heard Rory it hit me, not only the power of the insturment , but its warmth and beauty. Rory played everything from inside himself, his soul was right there. He played with passion and depth, a pure love for what he was doing. greg connolly Ireland 16.1.2004 6:58:33 http:// Will Lynn Ireland 16.1.2004 7:30:59 william_lynn@hotmail.com Rory was born in a town near me - I live in donegal in Ireland. My friends and I have been listening to Rory since we were about 15. Irish tour was the first Rory album I bought but I've never seen any of his live stuff so looking forward to checkin the videos out Dave United Kingdom 18.1.2004 11:52:24 drs53@ntlworld.com http:// The Greatest Guitarest that ever lived,Dave Doug Adams USA 25.1.2004 13:44:53 bluzyadam@hotmail.com N/A As a young guitarist trying to find my muse, i used to watch all the late nite music shows ( In Concert and Don Krisner's Rock concert).While all my peers were fans of Hendrix and Clapton I longed for an workman-type influence. From the time i saw that flannel shirt and beat-up strat, I knew i had found my man - his combination of bluesy roots, technical excellence and raw emotion touched me ...I bought my 1974 sunburst stratocaster because of him and I am i still playing the finish off of it...Thank you Rory..your guitar will ring in my ears...Forever Rob Sellar United Kingdom 26.1.2004 0:8:36 rabparssa@yahoo.com http:// I first heard Rory in 1970, from "Taste On The Boards", i was only 15. In fact this was the first album i ever bought. I went to see him on his first UK tour with his own band, at the Calais in Edinburgh early in 1971. I used to wear the tartan shirts Baseball boots etc. In fact he even played my local venue the Kinema Ballroom in Dunfermline, as far as i can remember 1973. I probably saw him live 10 times. Recently i've buying CD's to replace my worn out Vinyll. Just to close, i've seen all the big name players but Rory Gallagher is the best live i've seen. The only guy who comes close in my book is Nils Lofgren I come from Scotland but at the moment i am in Saudi Arabia. Regards Rob Sellar Kevin Greer USA 29.1.2004 11:3:41 kfgreer1961@yahoo.com http:// I first became aware of Rory back in '75 or so... I had a paper route and this used record store in Brooklyn (Titus Oates on Flatbush Avenue for anyone who was there then) was where I went to spend my few dollars. They had a copy of "Irish Tour '74" for five or six dollars; I'd never heard of Rory Gallagher but the price was right, it had lots of pictures of Strats (my favorite guitar) and mentioned Irish (my Mother was ultra-Irish). I bought it, and was hooked ever since. He's still one of my favorites, somtimes my absolute favorite, my favorite guitar player. I never saw him live, one of my few regrets. Milan Zivancevic Yugoslavia 30.1.2004 11:44:44 ivanziv@eunet.yu http:// Hi Dave! I'm Milan from Serbia (former Yugoslavia). I first encountered Rory's music in the Isle of Wight footage with the Taste. I liked it, but I really became his huge fan when I heard "Going to my hometown" (hope you have this footage), more precisely I was astonished by his amazig mandolin playing technique.Also I have always been very interested in slide guitar playing and so Rory's playing came as a revelation to me. I tried looking for more information about Rory's free videos and the only thing I could find was a footage from "Montraux Jazz Festival" from 1979 which I found on some French site. That video was from your collection obviously. Since it is very hard here in Serbia to come across some rare footages I would like you to provide me an access to your Rory's videos. Well, that's it...hope to hear from you soon. Wolf Germany 31.1.2004 9:46:48 wolfhehl@gmx.de http:// Strog Page! I got a lot of warm Remembers of Rory. I saw him some day in munich and while playing the two highest strigs of his sssstrat broke and they were blinking in the spotlght. Rory just smiled an dont say much, just Ohh... and then he played on with no hearable distubtion. He played so absolutely professional Now I'm triing to play some songs. Much fun hard work Wolf I would be glad about some video impressions! Mike Shepherd United Kingdom 8.2.2004 7:34:32 mike.shepherd@rolls-royce.com http:// Rory was one of the few greats that I never saw live. He was such a down to earth modest person and one of the few people who did not blow himself up out of all proportion. his love of music was so much more inportant to him than money and fame. He was on the cutting edge of new frontiers with his unique style. He was certainly a huge influence on other musicians of the time and will be greatly missed. BARRY O'NEILL Ireland 10.2.2004 22:28:48 barryfest@hotmail.com http://www.goingtomyhometown.com RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE FESTIVAL 2004 once again takes place in the Town where Ireland's greatest Rock 'n Blues Guitarist - Rory Gallagher was born in Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, Ireland. THURSDAY 3rd JUNE to SUNDAY 6th JUNE www.goingtomyhometown.com Located in the North West of Ireland - Ballyshannon again stages this Festival for the Second occasion following the success of 2003 where thousands of Rory Gallagher's fans attended. The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2004 will again feature Rory Gallagher's Band - "THE BAND OF FRIEND'S" who this year will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Irish Tour 1974 - with original members Gerry McAvoy on Bass, Lou Martin on Keyboards, Mark Feltham on Vocals / Harmonica, Brendan O'Neill on Drums, Gwyn Ashton on Lead Guitar / Vocals and Denis Greaves on Guitar/Vocals. Also headlining this years Festival will be "PAT McMANUS (ex. Mama's Boys) & The Painkillers". Pat McManus - one of the finest Guitarists of his generation in Ireland. Performing in Ballyshannon also is the highly acclaimed "BARRY McCABE" and his band - playing a blend of Celtic Rock which has been highly influenced by Rory. From New York, USA - "THE VICTORIA WARNE BAND" will remember Gallagher's Blue's Music with female lead Guitarist Victoria Warne making her first appearance in Ireland with her band. Leading Tribute Band's "SINNERBOY" led by Barry Barnes, "BAD PENNY" from Germany, "RAW GALLAGHER", "LAUNDROMAT" from Holland, "REMEMBER RORY", "STAGESTRUCK", "CRADLE ROCK" and "Rory Atha Cliath". This International Tribute to Rory Gallagher is endless as the line up of Performing acts also includes "NINE BELOW ZERO" and back by popular demand is "THE PAUL ROSE BAND" - with Paul Rose in 1992 was selected by the Late Rory Gallagher as Britain's finest emerging Young Guitarist, while from Memphis, Tennessee -the USA making her first appearance in Ireland will be "Rebekah Jeffrey" - performing her tribute to Gallagher in a unique folk style of her own and locally the name Gallagher is very prominent as Bundoran Guitarist - JOHNNY GALLAGHER is an amazing resemblence of Rory Gallagher as you will witness alongside other local Acts - "Superfreaks", "Black Widow", "Organised Chaos" and "Crave". Over the four days of non-stop Music with these acts performing at Open Air Concerts, in Guitar Workshops, Lectures & Films and Nightly Concerts. The Festival Website contains all you need to know about the event - www.goingtomyhometown.com Contact Barry O'Neill Email: barryfest@hotmail.com Tel. 0035386-8772325, or David O'Donnell Tel. 003537198-58180 Email: dave@goingtomyhometown.com Paul Storey Ireland 14.2.2004 13:6:15 http:// Started listening to Rory lately , it is a more mature sound that took time for me to appreciate. Class Riffs owen gillick USA 15.2.2004 16:7:28 jgillick64@earthlink.net http:// owen gillick USA 15.2.2004 16:16:24 jgillick64@earthlink.net http:// The first time I heard Rory Gallagher was 1972, And I loved it. To Me He,s the BEST marcell garvia USA 16.2.2004 7:35:58 imdasarge@juno.com http:// i met rory at the expo hotel in barcelona spain in 1986. it was just dumb luck on my part that i would me myfavorite guitar player there. he invited to the show and i also help set up the equipment. i could not velieve how down to earth he was. after the show i was invited back to the hotel room for a few drinks. rory will always be special to until my dying day. a fan forever.......... John Brewin United Kingdom 17.2.2004 11:56:3 john@brewin2552.freeserve.co.uk http:// First heard Rory (the man) in 1970,i was a poor roadie of a drummer from Merthyr Tydfil. The band belted out "Whats goin on " till my years blew. Then i had a chance to see and hear (the man) at Barry memorial hall. When he walked on stage with a single 50 watt vox combo,i was right at the front ,then came the first riff,the curtain swung open to show 3000 watt of amplification. It blew my mind ... it touched deep in my body ..so much that i am cursed up to today with a left hand that cant just produce what i heard so long ago .. Cant beleive he`s gone .. John Brewin United Kingdom 17.2.2004 11:57:24 john@brewin2552.freeserve.co.uk http:// First heard Rory (the man) in 1970,i was a poor roadie of a drummer from Merthyr Tydfil. The band belted out "Whats goin on " till my years blew. Then i had a chance to see and hear (the man) at Barry memorial hall. When he walked on stage with a single 50 watt vox combo,i was right at the front ,then came the first riff,the curtain swung open to show 3000 watt of amplification. It blew my mind ... it touched deep in my body ..so much that i am cursed up to today with a left hand that cant just produce what i heard so long ago .. Cant beleive he`s gone .. Jorrit de Jager Netherlands 20.2.2004 11:45:47 dejager@wanadoo.nl http:// First time i heard Rory Gallagher was today! Borrowed the Irish Tour album from a friend at work and listened it on my way back in the car. I loved the sound at the moment it was released by the speakers in my car. Now i am surfing the internet for more information about Rory. Mr Jimmy USA 22.2.2004 23:36:31 JimfromLV@aol.com http:// Dear Dave, Cleveland Agora Ballroom, ( capacity 900 ) October 4th 1982, I was twenty two and seeing Rory for my first time, in my hometown. He proceeded to blow the roof off the place for the next three hours. He jammed non stop, and his idea of taking a break was picking up the acoustic for "As the Crow Flies" ......signed respectfully, Mr Jimmy ... David Wilson USA 26.2.2004 16:56:25 dlwilson@tls.net http:// THe first time i heard Rory was on an old Don Kirsner show if I rember corectly. After that I was hooked the first LP of his I bought was Calling card I to this day hvent heard a blues player play a song with any more feeling then he did on that song thats when I decided to play the blues I admit I have stolen a lot of his licks I miss him Brian Palmu Canada 29.2.2004 1:8:38 bpalmu@msn.com http:// I've been a fanatical fan of Rory for over 30 years. First of four times I saw him live was in my home town, Vancouver, in 1971 when he opened for Paul Butterfield. He blew me and everyone else away, so much so that people booed Butterfield's band when they came on. I can still hear Rory playing Eddie Cochran's "Sea Cruise" during one of his long encores. I listen to something by Rory every day, and after thousand of listenings of the same songs, there's always something new that's happening. Photo Finish (1978) is still my favourite CD by anybody. Cheers. Hugh Stanley Hong Kong 29.2.2004 4:43:0 hughstanley@hotmail.com http:// Rory was the centre of my music-filled Irish childhood - Calling Card remains the quintessential album for me. All of my cousins and myself who were so influenced by him went on to becopem semi-professional guitarists but all of us together could not hol;d a torch the the man. Rock on Rory. Dave USA 1.3.2004 16:21:52 hunter_flp@yahoo.com http:// My good friend is a great guitarist, but has never heard of Rory? Ya I can't believe this either and if you heard him, you too would wonder as well. Blues/Rock r his love! Want to show him some footage and music (Rory in action) HELP! ty brother =) Dave stephen dunwoody United Kingdom 6.3.2004 13:52:11 stevewdy@yahoo.co.uk http:// Hi, I've just got back into Rory's music after some years. The whole process of investigating the man again has brought back a lot of memories of my youth while growing up in Belfast. This was the start of the grim 'troubles'- 30 years of shite fuelled by idiots. I was only 13 (I think) when I saw my first Rory Gallagher gig. Belfast was fairly bleak then - as kids we had nothing really, nobody came here and nobody could blame them. With one exception - Rory Gallagher. My cousin gave me my first three LP's and one of those was Taste On the Boards. I wish I had it now. Anyway me and my mate Tony McGimpsey queued outside the Grosvenor Hall in Belfast for our first rock gig. This was probably 1971 and it was to be a yearly pilgrimage for a growing band of friends who got into his music. Rory always played in Belfast around Christmas time. Of course we were all at the famous 'live recording'in 1974 - we're somwhere close to the stage. I seem to remember thumping on Rory's foldback monitor at one stage. One mate didn't make the gig because he passed out with over indulgance (alcohol) before the gig started. He's now a respectable businessman. The build up to the gig was just as much fun - remember we looked forward to this all year and I remember looking at the mobile recording truck with some excitement. We knew this would be for posperity. Little did we know.... The man was magic everytime, he just bared his soul on stage and you just knew by his thanks after the applause died down, here was a very modest man - his introductions to the songs were also so understated, almost shy. Al the crap and razzmatazz was absent... and we loved him all the more for it. Stephen D. Hanie Asia 10.3.2004 7:34:13 None HI its me HANIE hey im really in to rorys music i just got into it last year my mom really liked him and she used to listen to him all the time on family night we used to sit around the dinning room table and sing and pretend we were him my mom past away on april 17,2003 so every year on that day we listen to his music some how we kbnow our mom can here it well thank you for every thing for listing to my story yours truly Hanie Phil Hoolahan United Kingdom 11.3.2004 10:47:9 hoolahanslide@btconnect.com http://members.chello.nl/pjrouw/defender.htm just discovered your site and I informed all the Roryfans from the Loop as I think your site is awesome and a great credit to Rory Gallagher, Thanks A Million Phil Phil Hoolahan United Kingdom 11.3.2004 10:49:6 hoolahanslide@btconnect.com http://members.chello.nl/pjrouw/defender.htm PS you missed a H out in Gallagher Roger Wrobel USA 11.3.2004 11:27:5 rogerwrobel@netscape.net You can read my personal recollection of when I met Rory in the "Stories From his Fans" section of RoryOn! It is entitled "Hanging out with Rory in Arizona in '85" It was truly one of the great moments of my life. He was so unassuming and genuine. He spoke about a variety of topics and wasn't afraid to share his opinion. His intensity was almost overpowering at times, but also very sincere and warm. In retrospect, I could see how easily hurt he could be and how his commitment to his art really caused other parts of his life to suffer. He was his own man and lived as he chose. I have to say I admire that kind of bravery. When so many fans lament about his lack of greater popularity, I think they miss the fact that it would have meant a severe compromise of his creative control to be promoted more aggessively. I actually think he did alright for an artist who wanted to maintain some control and integrity of his career. Steve Cobbett United Kingdom 12.3.2004 9:49:19 jinx01@globalnet.co.uk http:// I met Rory at the Lyceum on St Patricks night in 1980 or 81 and was even mistaken for him by some half blind halfwit. Ok my hair was similar in style and length and I did have my back to said halfwit. But really !! Guess who was doing a soundcheck at the time. I once walked 34 miles 2*18 less 2*1 .. We really did only get a lift for a mile each time! to get front row seats at the Taunton Odeon around the same time! Walked 8 miles after the 87 hurricane back from the Hammersmith Defender gig too !! rick napolski Argentina 13.3.2004 9:40:34 napolskir@aol.com http:// I first heard Rory about 25 yrs ago. He's been one of my favorite guitarists from the beginning. I was playing in a blues band and we were doing a gig in Malahide when a person told me I sounded just like Rory. It's still the greatest compliment I've ever been given. Does anyone have TAB for Barley and Grape rag? jon United Kingdom 18.3.2004 12:43:6 jonathanclark1@hotmail.com http:// Good Site. I've listened to Rory for the past 20 years. Favorite track: 'Messin' with the Kid' Came across your site when trying to find some info for one of my student looking for legendary rock guitarist. He hadn't heard of Mr.Gallagah, so I had to put him straight (he is only 20 years old) Peter Ball United Kingdom 19.3.2004 16:36:39 sahb@email.com http://www.rock-photos.co.uk Like the site - I've been into Rory since 1975 - like you I was mainly into heavy rock at the time, but ended up seeing Rory live a lot in the 70's. At my first Rory gig (in the tiny Dagenham Village Blues Club) I actually fainted due to the intense heat, but got carried over to side of the stage from where I watched the rest of the gig (they didn't mind me taking photos from there either!). I've got the photos from that gig as well as others - see my web site.. One of the best Rory gigs was at the Lyceum, London - 2 hours long, and he was joined by Alexis Korner for the encores! Pity I didn't have my camera with me that night.. I haven't been able to find any bootlegs from that concert either.. Peter mike w Canada 20.3.2004 16:16:33 michael.a.w@vidoetron.ca http:// i first heard rory in the ealy '70s ..i drove 100 miles to a gym in burlington vermont . was the greatest memory for me.i still have an original copy of tattoo'd lady i bought and listened to a 1,000 times. fav tune: crest of a wave..nobody slides like rory! miss his presence and so does the music world..that is the real world of rock. thanks for listening OD Ireland 21.3.2004 7:1:52 foxdelta_@hotmail.com http:// My brother was older than me 9 years older, I remember my brother coming home from rory gallagher gigs in dublin, telling me about the whole concert. I got to see him in the 90's olympia in dublin, 3 hours he played, WE PLAYED A FREE GIG IN 91,OUTSIDE TRINITY COLLEGE, i WALKED INTO THE BAR AT BLOOMS HOTEL BEFORE THE GIG & i SAW GERRY MCEVOY AT THE BAR. I hadnt seen my brother in 2 years , I looked around & my brother was drinking with rory. I got to shake his hand. He said hello how's things. I listened & watched my brother imitating rory gallagher. I wasnt a fanatic like my brother but AM STILL AMAZED BY HIS GUITAR WORK. FIRST SINGLE i GOT WAS SHADOW PLAY,BLUE VINYL, 3SONGS rory was great guitar player & you can see he progressed from the exciting intro in cradle rock to the albom defender or Gman My rory got a few letter from Gerry Mcevoy after meeting with him. I was in cork last week & was going to rory gallagher pub in middleton, but didnt have time. I will go in a couple of weeks Cool site I want to get back & read somemore Sean McMahon Ireland 24.3.2004 6:25:2 http:// Could someone do me a favour and listen to 'Heavens Gate' from the Fresh Evidence album... what a song, suprised it doesn't get a lot more praise. Peter United Kingdom 24.3.2004 12:15:33 pedrocortez1@madasafish.com http:// My Rory story when I was 15 my sister used to listed to Rory Gallagher LP's borrowed from the "rocker" in the year above her at high school. It was looking at those LP covers and hearing those licks that made me want a guitar for my 16th Birthday. My folks said no, but my sister persuaded them to buy me a used Antoria Telecaster copy. Since then ( 25 years ago ) Ive owned several guitars ( but never yet a Strat ! )and I just love playing and learning the blues. I'd love to watch those Rory videos. Youve also just made me go online to buy a new CD from Play.com I think it will be an RG to add to the collection. Cheers Pete rick palombo USA 25.3.2004 22:24:12 ricky722@aol.com http:// My ultimate favorite guitarist, I had the pleasure of seeing Rory for the first time in a small studio-type venue in 1970 in Santa Ana Ca. I was immediately drawn in to his unique style of play. From that date on, I must have seen over six or seven of his concerts playing from Huntington Beach Ca. to Santa Barbara Ca.. Truly, he was one of the finest guiraist's / artists around. I miss his genius. Rick rick palombo USA 25.3.2004 22:24:42 ricky722@aol.com http:// My ultimate favorite guitarist, I had the pleasure of seeing Rory for the first time in a small studio-type venue in 1970 in Santa Ana Ca. I was immediately drawn in to his unique style of play. From that date on, I must have seen over six or seven of his concerts playing from Huntington Beach Ca. to Santa Barbara Ca.. Truly, he was one of the finest guiraist's / artists around. I miss his genius. Rick deko kendi Ireland 26.3.2004 7:45:31 atasteofrory@hotmail.com www.atasteofdeko.com Hi ! My name is Deko and I'm leader of the Irish R.G. tribute band A TASTE OF DEKO. I met Rory when he was playing the Dublin blues festival, and told him the following story: When I was 13 my grandmother came to stay with us, and my brother and I had to give her our bedroom. When she got up the next day she saw a picture over our bed of a man with long hair and a light shining on him. Thinking it was Jesus, she said her morning prayers to him. Little did she realise that she was 'praying' to a poster of Rory Gallagher ! So at least my grandmother thought Rory is God !!! Rudi Lind Nielsen Denmark 30.3.2004 15:19:35 trudi@webspeed.dk http:// First time I saw Rory Gallagher was with his band Taste, it was in 69,i Aarhus Denmark. He played a gig just before John Hisemans group Colloseum. It was really that group we were coming to see, but Taste made a fantastic concert, with numbers like "Sugar mamma" and "Born on the wrong side of town". It was amazing to watch,that after this event, people started to walk out of the concert hall, we have had all the rock we wanted for that night. John Hiseman noticed that,and shouted out to the crowd to stay and listen to his band, but not many bothered. Later I saw Taste once more in Aarhus, just a few meters away from Rory, watching him play "Blister on the moon", I´ll never forget these concerts. And if there is anyone out there who has recordings from these concerts I would be deligthed to hear from you. Later I realized that I have the same birthdate as Rory, and I`m not supersticious or religious or anything like that, but on the very same date when Rory passed away I filled out a formula which I had recieved from "Roskilde festival" where I was asked which group I wanted to hear at the festival next year, and I wrote "Rory Gallagher", just 5 minutes later I heard in the radio that Rory just have died on the hospital. I was shocked, I did`nt know that he was ill or anything. But it sure gave me something to think about. Jo United Kingdom 1.4.2004 10:15:11 jocalvert67@ukonline.co.uk http:// Just a young thing myself when I first heard Rory Gallagher, it's as I get older that I really understand his genius. Lost my vinyls at some party in the 70's and never replaced them. Then some guy plays one of his songs at a live gig in a small village in Surrey and I'm back to the feeling that the guy was pure genius. I've bought his live Irish Tour and now on a road of rediscovery. I also want to educate my son, who lives for music and who plays a mean guitar to discover him and learn some of the tabs. You are remembered, Rory. peggy kish USA 4.4.2004 15:6:0 peggys8cats@webtv.net http://same I saw Rory 3 times, all of which in both our younger years. the first at the local college in kutztown,pa. the next 2 times were at 2 different clubs in philly. istill have the pics. Chus Spain 6.4.2004 3:33:7 megachux@hotmail.com I first heard of Rory thanks to a friend of mine, a kind of savant in blues/rock music. In those days I was devoting my time to listen to Stevie Rai Vaughan, and I was certainly struck by his power and passion. Then my friend gave me some songs from Rory, and I didn´t pay much attention to them in that very moment. Then, one of those days that you dont know what to listen to I decide to check "Against the Grain", and I was frankly taken aback. How was it possible to have misjudged so badly such an artist? I have always admired Rorys ability to bare his deepest feelings, specially on stage. When I watched for the very first time "Irish Tour" I realized which was the main difference between Rory an other well-known guitar players. Rory always concentrated on communicate with the crowd through his music, while many others succumb to the hype of their figure and start to get concentrated on their costumes and poses on stage. With Rory nothing of that kind happened, he didnt need that to catch you from the very first moment and tear your defenses apart. I will always admire Rory not only for his music, but also for having been able to walk his own path, despite the difficulties and lack of recognition, making his own music although it will cost him not being a "Top of the Pops Man". Surely it was worthwhile. alan mcgregor3 United Kingdom 14.4.2004 9:39:21 alan. mcgregor@ntlworld.com http://ntlworld.com/ alan.mcgregor3 Doug Hecker USA 15.4.2004 17:8:28 dough@printsourceltd.com http:// Rory Gallagher was one of the first guitarist that totally awed me. I believe it was the early 70's and I was sneaking to watch Don Kirshners rock concert. I never heard of Rory Gallagher before. Man he was so awesome on TV that to This day I own probably 35 albums by him. He has influenced my guitar playing very much. I have never had the pleasure to see him live though. It is such a shame that his death came so young. Thanks for keeping his memory alive for people out here. He was so trmendous that I hope his music will live on forever. Doug bruno Belgium 16.4.2004 12:53:38 bbilliae@ovam.be I saw Rory Gallagher at the fantastic 'Geelhouse Rock' festival in Belgium! the best concert I ever saw!! spijtig dat hij dood is, prachtige muziek... we love you Rory !!! adyaksa Indonesia 17.4.2004 11:10:27 sadyaksa@yahoo.com http:// Rory (was) and still is my fav. blues rock guitarist. I play blues and i love to play the slide guitar also, he taught how to. i love the irish tour album Don USA 17.4.2004 15:14:37 waterwaker@mchsi.com http:// It was back in the mid 70's when i first him play on a 8 track cassette.I would drive from Peoria, illinois to Monmouth and listen to the tape all the way there and back.I never saw in live but have always wanted to. Ronnie Lee Trinear Canada 18.4.2004 11:49:1 dabluesman58@hotmail.com http:// I have visited your site many,many times, whenever I need a Rory fix.There are so many great pics & info.Been a fan since "73" wish more people knew his music.I,m writting all major guitar mags asking them to do something on Rory and his music.If all of Rory's fans could do the same we are sure to be heard.Thanks and keep the music "ALIVE"... ian stewart Australia 19.4.2004 14:54:3 ian.stewart@techemail.com http:// saw rory play the isle of wight and after that dozens of shows in london and surrounds met him in hyde park one day nice fella just had a chat and see you later - great person and musician - one of my sons sent me a 74 live playing ireland - the bass guitarist with the bended knee - and all the luvverly guitar work from rory almost too much - brilliant - he died too young. ian stewart Australia 19.4.2004 14:57:18 ian.stewart@techemail.com http:// saw rory play the isle of wight and after that dozens of shows in london and surrounds met him in hyde park one day nice fella just had a chat and see you later - great person and musician - one of my sons sent me the live 74 video playing ireland - the bass guitarist with the bended knee - and all that luvverly guitar work from rory almost too much - brilliant - he died too young.....nice to see so many people care. ian stewart Australia 19.4.2004 15:1:6 ian.stewart@techemail.com http:// sorry about the fuck about with the two messages - guess the preview is kind of screwed melissa United Kingdom 21.4.2004 10:43:49 magicmo_1409@hotmail.com http:// it think some of guns and roses music r cool :-} Yiannis Politis USA 23.4.2004 14:36:51 yiannis.politis@verizon.net http:// My Rory story might not be up to many others, though as far as what it did to me... the effect were HUGE. I am half Greek. I try to travel to Greece every summer. One summer I was on vacation in Greece and my sister's boyfriend asked me if I had ever listened to Rory. I had not. Being from the US Rory is not too big. He put in a LIVE version of Shadowplay. Unbelieveable. I fell in love. Then he went to tell me that he had seen Rory play in Greece at a soccer stadium (of which has been knocked down by now). We went to the stadium to see graffitti that he had painted with Rory's name still on the concrete! The next day I went to the record store, downtown Athens. Rory was/is HUGE in Greece. They (the Greeks) had made a double album which was a tribute to Rory and his playing. The cover showed him wailing with a Tele... The cover said it all. I love that album and his playing style and techniques have definitely influenced my playing. David MacGregor New Zealand 1.5.2004 0:3:25 mac@davidmacgregor.com http://www.davidmacgregor.com I fell off my motorbike on the way to work. Landed in hospital with a ruptured kidney and massive internal bleeding. I was 17 and had tickets to Rory Gallagher's concert at the Auckland Town Hall. It was to be my first live concert. I was cleared to leave the hospital the day of the gig. Jumped on my bike (an old Norton Dominator) and headed for the city. It was the most incredible experience of my life. I had a ball. So did he from what I could see. I was just idly surfing for MP3's for my daughter - not of RG, but some awful hip hop act, - and came across this web ring (I didn't even realise RG had passed on ...I feel quite sad dor some reason.) I loved his music 'Brute force and ignorance' was my favourite. I'm sure my older brother - who led my musical taste back then probably still has the albums, I'll have scrounge them. Mitxe France 2.5.2004 12:3:23 jean.michelena@libertysurf.fr http:// thanks for remember me great moments. I never forget these 3 concerts in Bordeaux. Felicity USA 3.5.2004 14:56:57 RADthespian@hotmail.com http:// I lost touch with Rorys' music when I moved to the U.S in 1980. A few years ago an old boyfriend located me and we started corresponding -talking about old times. Rory came up in one conversation and I was informed that he had depart ed this earthly life. Needless to say I was stunned. Since that time I have bought everyone of his legal albums and I have enjoyed getting to know his music all over again. sean malone United Kingdom 5.5.2004 2:44:19 seanmiller52@hotmail.com http:// Hi,I first saw Rory at the Lyceum ballroom in the Strand in London,it must have been 1969. In those days they did an :All nighter: a revolving turntable set into the stage so bands could set up while the previous act was playing.These gigs started around 10pm and went on till 6 or 7am!!!!The night i was there a band called Stone the crows came on and filled the stage with wall to wall Marshall stacks, you had to lie on the floor to take the edge off the volume!! When they were finished the stage revolved revealing a modest drum kit,a bass amplifier and speaker, and a Voxac30 on a chair! What a diffrence to the previous array of equipment! We thought, who is this going to be? A jug band? Well, when Rory and Taste hit the stage and played Same old story the place went wild, they followed up with all the Taste songs and were brilliant!I felt sorry for the other artists following him that night,even Joe Cocker who was on the bill. I saw Rory at every opportunity after that, and one night my dreams came true. My friend Martin and i went to see Rory at the Dagenham Roundhouse in 72 and went for the obligatory Guinness while the support band were on. After a couple or three we decide to go in to the hall to get a good spot near to the front, standing only, as we went out of the bar my friend pulled me back and said,Did you see who that was? I asked him, who? He said Rory just passed us by going into the bar. So we turned on our heels and went straight back in to the bar. There standing at the bar trying to get served was the great man himself!I must admit i did get a bit ecxited and walked over and lifted him up in a bear hug! Saying, Hallo Rory my old friend! He was O K about it and we bought him a few beers and had a really good talk with him,we wouldnt let him pay for anything, to us we were giving back a small measure of respect to a man who had given us so much enjoyment and inspiration in our mundane lives. I am going to the Ballyshannon Festival next month and i cant wait to be with all the other Rory fans, as reading the other messages posted here he was not as well known as other musicians of his time, but that makes him more special to us all. dont you think? I miss not being able to see him in concert anymore but he will live on in our memories, Rory on everybody. Greg France 6.5.2004 0:29:21 papou69@free.fr http:// never seen such a musician. A fire was leaving in him He gave us everything he can Thank you Rory Barry Fleet Canada 8.5.2004 6:56:57 fleet.family@rogers.com http:// First heard Rory on the John Peel "Top Gear" radio show in 1969? with Taste. At that time I was heavily into Cream and similar "heavy bands". I think I was one of the first people in my home town (Plymouth) to buy "On the Boards" when it was released (still have it) and for a "head banger" I really loved the mix of guitar styles and sax on that album. Although I saw most of the big UK bands of that period (Led Zepplin, Free, Pink Floyd,Grounhogs etc)I never saw Taste or Rory Gallagher (the nearest I got was a planned (but failed - no money)trip to the Isle of Wight festival). Bought all the Taste albums and the early solo albums. Emmigrated to Canada and renewed my interest with the arrival of CDs (bought Isle of Wight and Irish Tour) and have just purchased (2004) the Tony Palmer film of the Tour on DVD. Always thought Rory was a wonderfull guitarist and a down to earth genuine guy. A great loss to the music world Barry Steve Larard-Young United Kingdom 9.5.2004 6:42:30 lithoscanning@aol.com http:// I first saw Taste in about 1970 at the Concorde Club, Southampton England. I'd never heard of them or Rory at that time and I must say that I was an instant fan. Even 25 years before he died he was already a guitar genius totally in command of that battered Strat! I think that what made his sound so unique was the fact that he played it through a VOXAC30 amp miked up through the PA so he could control volume in the way that Clapton, Hendrix etc in those days couldn't with their Marshall 100 watt stacks going full out. I next saw him at a Southampton University gig at the Top Rank Suite in Southampton. He was topping the bill, but I spotted him at the bar before he went on and went over for a bit of a chat. He was very quiet, gentle and generous, in that hippy sort of way which many people were in those days. I think I was the only person there who recognised him. He eventually got on about 2 in the morning and only played for about 45 minutes because the place wanted to close. But what a set! He put everything he had into it and was totally awesome. It remains one of my favourite memories and I just wish I had it on video. He was the best - AND I MEAN THE BEST BLUES/ROCK GUITARIST WHO EVER LIVED! Larry McCoy USA 10.5.2004 19:18:5 larmcc@ix.netcom.com http:// He was one of the best, no doubt about it. Larry McCoy USA 10.5.2004 19:19:19 larmcc@ix.netcom.com http:// He was one of the best, no doubt about it. I miss him. Brian J. Sears USA 11.5.2004 11:58:17 bsears@northeastsecuritysolutions.com http:// While in highschool in 1978 I discovered Guitar Player magazine which I was using as a tool to learn to play guitar. There was an advertisement for the Photo Finish album which looked very cool. I promptly scoured my local record shops to find it and discovered Calling Card as well. I've been hooked ever since. I was lucky enough to see Rory a number of times and incorporated some of his style into my playing. NO ONE plays the blues like an Irishman! -Brian Milton "Laundromat" Nespatti Brazil 13.5.2004 20:15:41 nespatti@terra.com.br http:// He was the greatest. Still he is, indeed! Steve Treacher United Kingdom 14.5.2004 8:38:22 stevetreacher@aol.com http:// In the early 70's I used to use a pub called the bridgehouse in canning town at the weekend they would have fab bands there ,some you would have not but all hot & mainly blues r&b rock & progrock one of the bands had a guy called Gerry McAvoy (spelling probably wrong sorry)who you probably know was sometime bass player for Rory,I had seen Taste sometime earlier & seeing gerrys band relit the Rory flame just in time to see him in concert on his 26th. birthday fanbloodytastic what a night I'v seen the man & I'v seen the others Rory did it with no gimmicks just honest god given tallent once you have seen him & heard his work nothings the same again .Love to all like minded people Stevie .T. koji Japan 15.5.2004 2:29:16 umetarou@kjitanet.ne.jp http://www.kitanet.ne.jp/~umetarou// Peter Webb United Kingdom 15.5.2004 14:12:51 otg@btconnect.com http:// Saw him on his first trip over here, I reckon 196? Henry's Blues House, Birmingham, England. Him with that beat-up old Fender and a vox AC30......"couldn't get me 'at on" as we say and have been stunned ever since. Probably the best white blues-man I've seen, although Savoy Brown ran him a close second. Guillaume France 16.5.2004 13:4:9 guillaume.petat@ac-orleans-tours.fr http:// Hello, I'm french et I dont write well english. I discovered Rory Gallagher in the university when I was twenty in 1994. The first album that I bought was the magic irish Tour 1974 ( the year of my birth). A friend told me it was his best album. I think it was probably right, because since I have bought all his other albums, even the "unofficials" ( the wonderful Bullfrog interlude ,the G-Men bootled series ...) But I'm looking for videos now.Thank you for me to have the possibility of watching them. Guillaume Birgit Germany 21.5.2004 15:47:18 b.gorges@arcor.de http://www.musikerportraits.de Hello Dave, a great site for all Rory Fans,good work! That's "Dufte" all the best Birgit Paul Swart Netherlands 24.5.2004 13:41:34 pn.swart@quicknet.nl http:// Hi, did i see it correctly? Do you have a video stream of me? Well, i would like to see it. Hope to here from you soon. Greatings, Paul Swart. don USA 25.5.2004 20:37:23 fundetective1@aol.com http:// his is and was the best ive ever seen anheard growing up this us the best to be played loud on any stereo 95bd and above i will miss him dearly!! don USA 25.5.2004 20:39:1 fundetective1@aol.com http:// duklas Greece 27.5.2004 7:55:46 vatopjohn@hotmail.com http:// Just to say that rory is one of the most underated guitar players ever,perhaps because of his "unpopular" origin and anticommercial profile. thanks James Woods USA 30.5.2004 11:47:39 jwoods5000@comcast.net http:// Just popping in to check what's new on the site. Been listening to alot of Rory lately. Neville Italy 31.5.2004 1:38:59 nevb85@hotmail.com http:// Hello everyone I had heard loads of stuff about Rory Gallagher through guitar forums and the like, but I only recently heard any stuff of his. I had never really bothered too much to check him out since it's impossible to find any of his albums where I live. But a few weeks ago i managed to download a song of his (Secret Agent) and I loved it instantly. I've got hold of a couple more since then, but only a handful unfortunately. Since I'm still discovering this extremely talented musician, I'd appreciate it if you sent me some streaming videos ;) Jason USA 1.6.2004 19:50:7 jasonejh@hotmail.com http:// On a Rory Gallagher kick lately - gotta dig those irish blues. Eddie Sozza Brazil 2.6.2004 13:0:13 edson@boreal.com.br http://www.planetastoner.com Hey man, i`m a early Rory fan, but i have no video files from... Can I watch your video stuff ? Is it no to my homepage, only to my domestic stuff. Thanks a lot, rock and roll for all !! \m/ KEN Ireland 4.6.2004 2:13:6 kennethdonovan@hotmail.com http:// Michael Farrelly Ireland 4.6.2004 11:10:38 diablo_en_musica_37@hotmail.com http:// Don't know why it took me so long to find this site, but, RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 29, from Dublin, recently moved to Paris. It seems to me, though, no matter where I've lived it seems I'm always intorducing new people to the pure genius of Rory. Anyway, here's to Rory, and to his brother Donal for keeping the spirit alive. 20$Bill Germany 5.6.2004 8:24:15 20dollarbill@rorysfriends.de http://www.rorysfriends.de Hello Rory Fans! The 3rd Rory Gallagher Review will take place on September 11, 2004 in Wiesbaden. In the town, where Rory appeared 1979 for the third time in the Rockpalast, 2 bands will present a vigorous tribute concert. We from www.rorysfriends.de present: For the first time in Germany, the English group SINNERBOY from Manchester and the german group Remember RORY! This year, too, the net takings will be donated for charity. The donation will be presented to the Children's Hospital Bärenherz "The support and relief of families with incurably sick children, even after their death, this is our concern!" Here, inpatient and outpatient children are accompanied until death as well as advising and accompanying the relatives. www.rorysfriends.de for the english-speaking fans, we have the details in english, they only must klick the banner. Many happy returns from Wiesbaden. Yours sincerely, 20$Bill and Sabine Jon Sadler United Kingdom 7.6.2004 4:16:20 fitandrunning@talk21.com http:// We miss you Rory. I met someone who had contact with Rory in his last few moths in a hotel in London (god bless him) he has many happy memories of Rory. Would anyone be interested in learning more of this subject. Signed An avid dedicated fan Carlos Spain 10.6.2004 4:26:9 grayback87@hotmail.com http:// hi , thefirst time i hear rory, iwassurprised because his form to play the guitar(sorry i am spanish an di dont know how to write well :( ) i buy to cd's of him and the dvd, and i love itvery much, iwantotplay like him( i also like jimmypageand clapton, but rory i think it sunique) Aileen Australia 10.6.2004 21:37:20 http:// I am one of the older Rory fans. Went to many of his concerts. First of all in the 60s when he was in Taste and also in the 70s and 80s. Last saw him in 1991 in Sydney. Absolutely brilliant as expected. Have now replaced my old vinyls with CDs so still listening to his stuff. God rest his beautiful soul. C. USA 12.6.2004 9:2:19 http://www.thedevilsmusic.net Cool! Good work. adam USA 13.6.2004 11:25:48 ymeyz@aol.com http:// I came across rory by accident. In a pamphlet of different cd's offered by a company I saw his name and was curious. So I did some resaerch and was enthralled with his music. Donald Campbell United Kingdom 22.6.2004 3:30:11 donmic@blueyonder.co.uk http:// Greetings, I'm spending a day off work avoiding everything that needs doing - also hoping that the Rockpalast Dvd I ordered will arrive soon As a lad Rory's Irish Tour album was quite well known, but my first memory of seeing him was on a program on BBC2 fairly late in the evening, and by accident. The show was Jazz at Montreux, and I reckon 1978 or 1979- what a blast. My memory - which may not be 100% accurate - was not of what you might call traditional jazz - but something just a tad more exciting ! Gerry MacAvoy sporting a rather fetching Surfer Dude shirt & Rory dragging his guitar around the stage- whilst the band played on - this may be an invention on my part as I never witnessed it again - it would however help explain the absence of a factory finish to his famous Stratocaster. Shortly after we went to see Rory at the Glasgow Appollo ( it's now long gone) & each time he returned - one of the shows was recorded & broadcast by Radio Clyde ( 1980 /81 ? ) me & my pals always tried to arrive early & managed to meet Rory & Gerry - I still have a crumpled autographed ticket somewhere. WE also went to see him in Edinburgh , including a Live Aid type thing that included Jack Bruce & John Martin- we enjoyed most of the show - but my pal Big Al did fall asleep during John Martin's set & the blokes next to us told us that he (JM) had tried to beat them up in the pub earlier on ! Cheers for now, spero klonis Greece 23.6.2004 4:17:42 Sperra@hotmaail.com http:// I heard bullfrog blues played by rory on a live album around 1981. For whatever reason, I was hooked. Not just by the music, but by him as well. Maybe his non-egocentric enthusiasm was what caight my attention. Also, he kept saying "The next song you MIght like..." or I hope you enjoy what we are going to play. All that combined with his guitar playing which was (as my brother says) like mine in the sense that I like to hit the string with the guitar pickin the same manner which gives it a tweaking sound. AFTER 1981, ALL i LISTENED TO WAS rORY 99.99 PERCENT OF THE TIME.imY BROTHER TOLD ME HE READ SOME MATERIAL ABOUT RORY AND HE TOLD ME NO WONDER WHY YOU LIKE THE GUY. hEIS SHY, SENSITIVE, NEVER WANTS TO HURT OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS AND WILL BUST HIS BUTT TO GIVE PEAOPLE A GOOD SHOW, IN rORY CASE OF COURSE. iN MINE. THINK MY BROTHER MEANS AS A LAWYER i BUST MY BUT TO HELP EVERY CLIENT Ci HAVE. i SAW rORY IN 1985 AT cARDI'S. mY BROTHER, SOME FRIENDS AND MYSELF GOT THERE EARLY. i FELT REALLY BAD THAT NIGHT., NOT BECAUSE OF rORY'S PLAYING. hE WAS OUTSTANDING. iN MY MIND i SAW A SEMI-ANGRY, SAD PERSON WHO AS MUCH AS HE TRIED TO ENJOY THE NIGHT i DIDN'T THINK HE DID. hE HAD GAINED WEIGHT AND HAD TROUBLE READING THE CARD AS TI WHO WON THE GUITAR THEY WERE GIVING OUT THAT NIGHT. i SAY THIS BECAUSE i TRULY LOVED AND STILL LOVE THE GUY..i HOPE HE IS IN hEAVEN AND THAT MAYBE i HOPE i CAN MAKE IT THERE TO TALK TO MY BUDDY. tHANKS...sPERO Russell Koga USA 24.6.2004 15:5:34 russell.koga@gm.com http:// Hi Dave, Awesome website! It's really great to find others who have a true appreciation of Rory Gallagher and his many talents. I have been following his musical career since 1970. I own several of his Taste albums ("Taste","On the Boards", "Live Taste")as well as his many solo albums. As a guitarist, I too was heavily influenced by him. In fact, my bandmates and myself would check out his gigs at the Whiskey in Los Angeles, California. We even got to meet him. He was very kind and humble- a fantastic human being! I believe the last time I got to see him in concert was back in May 18,1985 (my 30th birthday) at the Beverly Theatre with another highly regarded blues guitarist, Roy Buchanan. I have to say with all honesty that Rory completely blew Buchanan off the stage! What a special treat! I was very sad to learn of his passing in 1995. However, it is so cool to see that there are people like yourself who take the time and effort to keep Rory's memory and his music alive for everyone to appreciate. Thanks! Russ Koga joni United Kingdom 24.6.2004 19:18:57 jon1caz@hotmail.com http:// just listening to irish tour..brill ! Patrick Brady USA 26.6.2004 10:18:46 pbrady22@cox.net http:// I was a young 18 year concert goer, who was so excited to be seeing Rod Stewart in concert at the San Diego sports arena, back in 1974 , I believe. My wife and I rushed in to our seats, the light s went down, the cheers went up, and an unknown guitar player, to me, opened up. It was Rory Gallagher, and I was awestruck. I could'nt tell you what Rod Stewart did that night...I went home, bought a slide, picked up my stratocaster, and my musicial journey has never been the same. I have sharred his music with so many, and will never let his name and music grow silent in my life... Philippe Vandermeer Belgium 27.6.2004 6:9:5 ph.vandermeer@skynet.be http:// Hi Dave! Rory's Top Priority was the fourth album in my collection, when I was about 13 years old. Shortly afterwards, I bought Live in Europe and Irish Tour '74 and was totally done for¡K Now, more than 20 years and about a thousand LP¡¦s / CD¡¦s later, I find him among the very greatest guitarists and even, more in general, greatest instrumentalists / singers of the blues-rock scene¡K The way he could speak (and sing) straight from the heart, make his guitar cry, moan and whine, in his own raw, unpolished way¡K Shivers, man! I consider him one of the very few white musicians who could compete with the best black bluesmen, putting soul in every single note ¡V especially in his live performances, of course. Being a (very very) modest guitar player myself (started playing way too late), if I ever could do anything distantly approximating Rory¡¦s play, I guess I could die happy. In the mean time, I keep practicing¡K I guess I¡¦ve got about half his songs and solo¡¦s in my head ¡V note for note ¡V having listened to several of his albums literally hundreds of times¡K In short, he¡¦s been my favourite since I first heard him ¡V never saw him live, though ƒ¼ ƒ¼. I intend to go to Ireland (love that country!) next year, visit Cork and attend a few Rory tribute gigs. I you should be there, I owe you a pint of Guinness or a shot of Powers! Rory on, Philippe Peter Cobb United Kingdom 29.6.2004 12:44:56 p.cobb@tiscali.co.uk http:// Im nearly 50 years old. In my teens I saw Rory several times at Newcastle City Hall. As I get older I find myself returning to his music. I miss him and the memories i have of those good times. Sinner Boy etc rocks. peter Aileen Australia 29.6.2004 23:58:31 http:// I have listened to Rory Gallagher's music for nearly 35 years!!! - so that makes me one of his ancient fans. I saw him perform many times in the UK and Belgium and once in the US. I moved to Australia in 1981 and saw him at The Enmore Theatre in 1991 or 92. Sad to know I will never have the chance to see him perform again but I listen to his music often. bill United Kingdom 30.6.2004 11:41:42 bill_ditty@hotmail.com http:// Best blues guitarist ever. Had the pleasure of seeing him on 8 occasions and met the great man once. So humble and painfully shy. I don't believe he was ever starstruck great loss to music Maurits Netherlands 30.6.2004 13:15:34 maurits_prager@hotmail.com http:// I'm sixteen years old, and have only recently discovered my dads Rory collection on vinyl, and two words describe his playing, and his music in general: Bloody Brilliant. I'm surely going to be listening to his music for a long, long time. Paul Ramsell Ireland 3.7.2004 5:29:45 ramsellpaul@hotmail.com http:// Im from rorys home place of Cork. I visit his grave every now and again its definatly a sight to be seen if you ever come here.Every year on his anniversary people come from all over the world to his grave and just chill-out its fantastic. glenn USA 3.7.2004 14:26:15 godzeye1984@yahoo.com http:// rory rox man heard him in the 80's and that heed already died....no four giving creedence to rumors in the heir Cesar Astiz Argentina 4.7.2004 9:49:35 lu3hip@yahoo.com http:// Rory Gallagher is one of my favourite musicians in the blues genre. I have various albums and I´ve downloaded some tunes from the web, but what I enjoy most are the live shows and when Rory plays acoustic versions of classic material, such as Too Much Alcohol, Handy Man, and Goin´ To My Hometown, to quote some. I wish I could get some bootlegs. That´s very intrincated from this part of the world. Buddy USA 8.7.2004 20:57:44 waywardsweeney@mybluelight.com Rory had soul in buckets, period. I am 19 now but I’ve been listening to Rory since I was little. I discovered my dad’s record collection in my grandmother’s basement and was fortunate enough to find “photo-finish”, “live in Europe” and “the story so far.” I remember pacing around the room playing “I could’ve had religion” and being amazed at how eerie it sounded. When I was 16 I tried to record my own version of “off the handle”.. boy was I discouraged when I heard the playback!..he was great..all I can say paul myers Canada 9.7.2004 21:28:2 myerspa@shaw.ca http:// I frist saw Rory in Dublin in 1974. His concert was filmed. It was in the Carlton on O Connell st. I remember I bought "Dark side of the moon " that day. It was an awsome concert, probably the best I ever say him. I saw him in the Stadium a few times too. Paul Andy Bullett United Kingdom 13.7.2004 5:43:30 bullett_andy@hotmail.com http:// Only saw Rory once at Bridlington Spa about 1976ish what energy, what passion,and what a guitar player. Andy Bullett Cheshire pat Ireland 13.7.2004 18:36:5 gelman66@aol.com http:// Rory is a highly underrated gutarist everone is so gungho on SRV and clapton, they can't match Roroy. No one ever will. Sadly I never got to see him. only his records(nowcd's) rory was the best. Ray Hodges USA 14.7.2004 16:39:16 rhodges@lasallepsb.com http:// Rory loved Louisiana. Long live Rory's memory and Tony Joe White. Shane Slattery Ireland 16.7.2004 14:16:52 http://fudge815@Hotmail.com Shadow play what else to say?...... Alan USA 17.7.2004 20:29:11 deathtrappxr5@webtv.net http:// I saw Rory in 1980 at the Starwood in Hollywood CA during the Foto-Finish tour and again for Jinx at the Country Club in CA as well. Nobody rocked like Rory! Paul P. United Kingdom 18.7.2004 8:0:5 ri_ver2004@yahoo.co.uk http:// Hi Dave, Started listening and following Rory when I 12 in 1971! I saw him a few times in the late 70's and early 80's. I started playing guitar also when I was 12 and Rory was and still is one of my main inspirations. Sadly missed but never forgotten, as I write this I am listening to PHOTO FINISH God Bless Rory!! nick Greece 21.7.2004 10:7:57 nick@tecnopneumatic.gr http://...... I heard rory for first time when i was 15 since then i hear for ever and ever. he's just the best nick Greece 21.7.2004 10:8:38 nick@tecnopneumatic.gr http://...... I heard rory for first time when i was 15 since then i hear for ever and ever. he's just the best Gregg Arnold USA 23.7.2004 19:52:7 T-hawk@kc.rr.com http:// This is a great site. I was in Ireland last month, in Cork for one night. There's a bar there called Gallagher House with a sign on the outside saying that it is "dedicated to the memory of Rory Gallagher". I went inside hoping to find someone local who would be an RG afficienado. Unfortunately, they had one small framed picture of Rory in an obscure corner of the bar. The bartender admitted that they didn't even have any of his music to play. Very disheartening. But he did steer me to a back alley where a beautiful bronze statue was dedicated to Rory Gallagher. Still, you would expect that a musician of his caliber would get more respect and recognition in his hometown. Manuel Cantante Portugal 25.7.2004 10:16:12 np52ne@mail.telepac.pt http:// I started listening to Rory back on the ealy 70's when I was a kid. He was not very well known here in Portugal, but I just loved him. Then more then 30 yrs. passed, I've been away from almost everyting(including myself) except work. Now I'm Back!!! Moved to the country, restarted to play guitar ... and listen Rory. I bought some 5 or 6 Cd's of the old albums, and I'm amazed how his music continues to be uptodate. Time just transforms fashion and mediocrity in trash ... only genius and quality stay, and become eternal. And he's the one of those imortals. Still I'm so sad that so few people knows him, because memory is just the humam measure of time. On the other side, when some of my friends hear his music, they say "wow, who is this group?". This is my little tribute to his memory... Richard D United Kingdom 26.7.2004 14:24:50 rld365@hotmail.com http:// First saw RG at the Greyhound club in Croydon, south London in the early 70's.They used to have bands every Sunday night, usually just befor they got big and went off to play the big venues. RG played there many times and was always superb.When he launched into Laudromat or Hands Up the place went wild. The first time he played Going to my Hometown I thought the floor and celing were going to give way. Great great memories of a brilliant band, pity he is no longer with us. michael Canada 1.8.2004 20:1:5 michaelc@ciacanada.com http:// Rory Gallagher was a truly gifted and incredible musician. He inspired me to pick up a guitar and it is with his memeory that I continue to play after all these years. My first album of his was his double album live "Irish Tour" recording and after that Agianst the Grain etc. etc., etc. I was fortunate to grow up in the 70's so finding Rory's music was not much of a problem. They can talk all they want about Clapton, Beck, Page and even to Stevie Ray Vaughn and on but Rory Gallagher was one of the best if not the best at what he did. He was a master of tone, technique and feel. He made that beat up old strat bleed with emotion. I spent years trying to find a guitar like his only to decide that it wasn't the guitar it was the man behind it that made it special. Rory was one of a kind, God's gift to us all and he is sadly missed. I often search out his music and it is very hard to come by. Perhaps we can keep it alive by sharing it on the net. I miss his talent and his presence. william jordan Canada 3.8.2004 21:58:21 tele19535@hotmail.com http:// I was fortunate enough to see Rory Gallagher in concert, completely by accident. The concert took place at Queen's Park Arena in New Westminster, BC Canada, on July 16th(?) 1974. The Headliner was to be Status Quo, and Rory was to be the opening act. For some unknown reason Status Qou did not appear. The opening act then became the Funkadelic Parliament with Goerge Clinton and Bootsie Collins. It was a lavishly huge production with dance friendly tunes and a magnificent light show!! I had heard of Rory Gallagher from his days with Taste, and I was quite apprehensive that anyone could capture the audience's attention considering what a spectacle the opening act had been. After three or four encores by the Funkadelic Parliament, Rory and his three-piece band (Lou Martin-Keyboards, Gerry McAvoy-Bass, Rod Diath-Drums), took to the stage. Compared to the first act, they looked like a garage sale. While the band was in the process of setting up, the audience was quickly losing interest. This disinterest lasted only until the first few chords were played, from this time on all the audience was held dumb-struck. The talent, stage presence and virtuosity, held the audience spell bound, thus turning their milling complacency into a united cheering crowd! This guy was GOOD!!!! He even did a request from the audience, doing a version of the Stones' Brown Sugar that would have put Mick and the boys to shame. He peppered his electric numbers with acoustic numbers featuring acoustic guitar, mandolin, and harmonica; all of which he could change over without missing a beat, while seemingly juggling the instruments in the air. When a string would break on his beat up Strat, he would toss it off-stage while a white tele would seemingly magically appear from whence the strat had flown, allowing Rory to finish the tune, again, without missing a beat. It was the first time I had ever seen a concert where repeat song encores were demanded. The audience was literally screaming for Rory to play these songs over again. In particular were Bull Frog Blues, Walk on Hot Coals and Tattoo'd Lady. Rory was very gracious in obliging the audience of thier requests. He even gave the band a break when he performed a solo acoustic set. This took place about mid-show. The entire Rory show from start to finish lasted about two and a half hours. Each encore was followed by enthusiastic cheering, foot stomping and Bic lighter flaring. I went into this concert as a young fifteen year old professional musician and came out with a new and ever- lasting idol. I bought every record of his that I could find after that concert and played them over and over again, trying to copy his licks and work them into my own repetoire. That was thirty-one years ago and to this day I still have the ticket stub and a lifetime of inspiration. barry mcgivern Ireland 10.8.2004 11:38:14 barry.mcgivern@ntlworld.com http:// long live rory barry mcgivern Ireland 10.8.2004 12:19:13 barry.mcgivern@ntlworld.com http:// ok a rory story 1969 my two older brothers went to see creams farewell concert in belfast. taste were support.i couldnt go too young rory was still to become known.after the concert i asked my brothers what clapton was like.forget clapton they said rory blew him off stage last year i told this story to donal gallagher and before i could finish donal said rory blew clapton away that nite John Wilson USA 13.8.2004 1:59:40 rosejon04@yahoo.com http://www.garageband.com/artist/JohnDaleWilson I was working as stagehand in the fall of 1972 in Williamsburg Virginia. It was the classic Purple line up, Danny Kirwin/C Perfect/B. Welsh Fleetwood Mac line-up and some unknown named Rory Gallagher. I was working deli (putting beer and sandwichs out and such. I was hoping to get the Purple dressing room 'cause at the timr I was a big Blackmore fan, being 17 tears old I wanted to have a beer with him ( I did meet Blackmore years later and he's a jerk met thru Ronnie Dio whos an old friemd and not a jerk)But I got relagated to this Gallagher fellow. The stage manager introduced me to Rory and told Rory anything he needed, Well we went out to a rented station wagon and I helped him carry his guitars in the hall. We got in I scored him 2 six packs Heinikin we were talking I told him I was a guitar player also, he was really cool. I asked him what bands he had played with and other inane ?'s like do you know Ritchie Blackmore. He told me Taste and I thought that was cool as I heard and liked that band from some imports a buddy had. He told me since your a guitar player you can help me re-string my guitars, of course I said yes. I remember he strung guitars like I did ,not clipping the xtra lenght, wrapping them in a circle, we agreed they rang better that way with more tone. I liked this guy(Rory) he treated me with respect (more than I can say for some bands I'd worked for). Well it came time for him to open the show and boy I got my shit blown away this Rory dude kicked ass, fuck Blackmore this irish guy Rory smoked. Now I had been around, heard some people up close (Beck,Clapton, Hendrix,Page etc) jammed on acoustic with Duane Allman, But woa! I told this story years later to Stevie Vaughn (a band I was with in '82 Cypress opened up for Stevie on some dates) Stevie just smiled and said he knew what I meant. Well at the end of the night I shook Rorys hand and never seen him again. My understanding was he did not like to fly..................JDW Bob Canada 13.8.2004 10:46:54 whalenbob@hotmail.com http://www.whalenbob@hotmail.com I have heard the name repeatedly and only caught a sample of his music. I'm very interested in this style of music and want to find out more about it before I buy the DVD. kumiko Japan 17.8.2004 5:17:59 kukawamu@beige.plala.or.jp http:// I saw Rory in 1977 when I was 17. Since then, I have been loving him & his music. My favolite album is "Live in Ireland". Dylan Canada 17.8.2004 20:48:15 cicameron@shaw.ca http:// I saw Rory in 72-73 as an opening act for Deep Purple. He stole the show. I've loved blues rock ever since, and Rory's the master! Afroditi Greece 19.8.2004 16:3:21 afrou@b-online.gr http:// I first heard Moonchild when I was 20. I was out with friends and the band played Moonchild as well. Up to that moment I had no idea who Rory was or what his music was like I started browsing the web for more... I was mystified by his music. It took me places I've never been before... Now, 6 years later, I keep listening to Rory's music over and over again... He was a hell of musician, a hell of a man... The song that really hit home was "A Million Miles Away"... I hope he'll never be forgotten because he gave life to music... Dave Ireland 21.8.2004 8:19:47 daveshortland@eircom.net http:// I come from Rory's home town of Cork. I'm only 20 so by the time I started listening to him, he had already passed away. I was however at a tribute concert last year which was amazing because it was done by Gerry McEvoy, Lou Martin and Brendan O'Neill and it was the first time I got to witness his music live and it was amazing. Nick Letkeman Canada 23.8.2004 21:24:52 nick_letkeman@hotmail.com http:// I am only 16 years old, and discovered Rory within the last three months, only by chance reading about his signature stratocaster. I was interested that he had one, and went to my local record store and bought Rory Gallgher, his first solo album, and right form teh first few notes of Laundromat i knew i had found somethign special. Anyways, 3-4 albums later, im still actively searching out Rory Vinyl and truly love all that i have found so far. Chris Thorpe United Kingdom 26.8.2004 8:12:35 christhorpe42@yahoo.com http:// Fantastic website for a fantastic musician and person, Over the years I keep listening to more and more Rory, searching for new material, he inspires me as musician, I've heard a few stories from proffessionals who were lucky enough to meet him, they all said they were struck by his sense of fun and charm. All the best to you Chris Gary Waymack USA 30.8.2004 13:6:28 ggwmack@aol.com http:// I had the extreme pleasure of seeing RG at a place called Ole Man Rivers in New Orleans. What a talented guitar slinger,never to be forgotten!Its a shame he left much too soon! richard w wells USA 2.9.2004 8:23:6 mariesdream2@aolo.com http:// hi I saw rory live, 2 times while Iwas in belgium he was my favorite guitar player Itook some pictures from the last time Iwhen to see him in belgium the day he left was really a sad day for me but he is still there every time I listen to his music god bless you rory deko kendi Ireland 4.9.2004 10:2:36 atasteofrory@hotmail.com http://www.atasteofdeko.com HAND OF GOLD (Kennedy) Sunday Morning, Silver Spring I crawled outta bed Been drinkin' whiskey 'til the early hours There was a storm in my head I drove a 'beamer' with the window down When a light caught my eye Seemed like a beacon was drawin' me To the spot where he lies Beneath the Hand of Gold Looks like a Hand of Gold Sun's shini' - but it's freezin' cold Hand of gold Well I stopped by the gatepost And I looked up the path Where beams of sunlight were shinin' down Om my hero's cenotaph Well I just stood there unbelievin' No fancy words - just his name 'RORY GALLAGHER' What a shame - such a damn shame I touched the Hand of Gold Looked like a Hand of Gold Sun's shinin' - but it's freezin' cold Hand of Gold We all neeed a hero To look up to when we're down We all need a reason To keep pluggin' on When there's no other reason around There were cards and there were flowers And a verdigris slide So I dug out a plectrum And laid it on the pile "Well did you ever ! did you ever?" Swirled round my brain I know now that I'll never - I will never be the same I kissed the Hand of Gold It looked like a Hand of Gold Sun's shinin' - and suddenly it's not so cold Hand Of Gold Hand of Gold Hand of Gold (C) deko kennedy 2003 ;;;;;kllllll USA 7.9.2004 0:42:27 http:// aris Greece 7.9.2004 7:51:22 http:// John Hayes Netherlands 8.9.2004 9:26:57 maria.janine@wanadoo.nl http:// I first heard 'Live in Europe' at the age of 14. Within months of this first encounter, a young man from my grandfather's 'hometown' was playing live on a ramshackle stage just outside of my 'hometown',Bardney (Great Western Festival 1972), a most unlikely place to see either Rory or the first tentative steps of unknown hopefuls such as Roxy Music. In poor weather on windspwept fenland, we heard the versatility of electric guitar, from Rory to Roxy Music, Beach Boys to Slade.. podge Ireland 9.9.2004 8:17:59 masterpodge@hotmail.com http:// hey rory gallagher fans! well iv been listening to rory for about a year now...my guitar teacher showed me how to play the chords to bad penny ....little did i know that about a mile up the road from where i was learning bad penny was rorys grave!because like rory im also from cork!so when i watch the dvd of the 1974 tour and see rory walking around cork its like...I WAS WALKING AROUND THERE EARLIER!!!which is really cool!i own almost all the albums and the ones that i dont have will be mine soon!and im constantly learning his songs on the guitar ...it took a long time but i finally tabbed out the outro solo of tattood lady from the 1974 tour!!haha!basically.. rory is the greatest guitar player thats ever lived...and as jerry macavoy says bout rorys playing in a million miles away and i think is true for all rorys tunes... "he means every note" !!!and thats why rorys music has changed my life!rorys my idol!!i wish i could have seen him play live...!! mario di valentin Canada 14.9.2004 11:48:7 mariodivalentin@rogers.com http:// hi from canada! i have been arory fan since i read a interview in guitar player magazine back in the late sevenities. i had the great honour of watching him play at a bar in detroit, michigan called harpos. this was back in the mid-eighties. one of the gretest shows i had been to. cheers, mario Helen Love United Kingdom 18.9.2004 2:59:1 hlove@motherwell.co.uk http:// I have always loved Rory - the man and the music. I was so distraught to hear of his death in 1995. I actually met him one day in Edinburgh. Was attending an afternoon concert in the Caley Cinema and he walked past with his stratocaster in his hand, wearing a long black coat. What a lovely, humble man - and what a guitarist. I am taking a trip to Cork in a couple of weeks time, and my aim is to visit his grave, and see the statue of him - and anything else I can take in whilst I'm there. The world is a sadder place without him. Ron Prevele USA 18.9.2004 8:3:31 RPREVELE@AOL.COM http://www.switchboard.com/ Rory G. is awesome! For some reason he never made the mainstream popularity in the US. P.T. Barnum, circus icon, once stated, " No one every lost money underestimating the taste of the American public." No sh*t! Gerry USA 18.9.2004 15:46:37 grmcmahon@msn.com Been listening to Rory Gallagher for a LONG time. I would say since the 80's when I really got into blues and Rory was the master. His slide work on last of the indepenedents still blows me away every time I hear it. Not to mention the regular fretbaord stuff. Probably one of the most underated artists of all time. I'd love to check out some video footage. Thanks. Gerry John McEntegart USA 20.9.2004 22:54:34 jjmcentegart@netscape.net http://None John McEntegart USA 20.9.2004 23:3:46 jjmcentegart@netscape.net http://None I grew up in Ireland, the first twenty years or so. I got into Gallagher later in my forties, after listening to the Black people in south Dallas play the Blues. I wanted to hear a white person play the Blues. Rory Gallagher was a Blues God who was poorly marketed. Its all about the Music anyhow. That is all there is in the end as a performing art. joe whelan Ireland 22.9.2004 15:33:37 ravensmate53@aol.com http:// rory was a hero to me growing up in cork. He was my idol someone to look up to. I took up guitar because of him and met the girl of my dreams through it. We are now happily married with several children and they all know who rory was and is today. Brian Connor United Kingdom 25.9.2004 12:52:54 bconnor@hotmail.com http:// Saw Rory Gallagaher at the Caley picture house and Usher Hall in Edinburgh in the early, mid 1970's on numerous occasions. Atmosphere was unbelievable:Rory played guitar with a passion in these live concerts that bettered the LP version. Bands in Edinburgh used to cover a number of the early Taste stuff especially Blister on the Moon (the Edinburgh band was Wall Street Diversion from memory - a great band). At one concert at the Caley I even shook the great mans hand - being stuck in the mass at the front of the Caley. I and my mates followed Rory in the 1970's until the usual stuff takes off - marriage kids job. One day a Saturday I think I was reading the Scotsman, turned the page and there was Rory .. in the obituary column. I was so sad and pissed off at that - part of your life had gone. In reading it I was even more sorry for Rory with all the hassle of the 80's. My son 19 downloaded Blister on the Moon - I now play it in the car sometimes as loud as I can - especially sat next to someone playing crap rap music - sad I know. Rory Gallagher was a GREAT blues guitarist and should always be remembered RICCARDO Italy 25.9.2004 14:12:35 RICHARDLIFE2000@YAHOO.IT http:// BYE David Italy 27.9.2004 8:24:1 Rattaplan@gmx.net http:// i listen to rorys music about five or seven years, the best guitar player of all Martin Ligman United Kingdom 28.9.2004 6:58:39 martinligman@hotmail.com http:// I work for Kirkcaldy YMCA in Scotland Taste played Kirkcaldy YMCA regularly in the late 60,s and 70,s Siobhan Hally Ireland 29.9.2004 12:55:26 hallysiobhan@hotmail.com http:// Rory was the best ever. Nobody can replace him. David Gwyn USA 29.9.2004 18:58:49 dcgwyn@ij.net http:// Rory Gallager is one of the greatest unknown guitarist in the world. His licks blow away many of the more commercially successful string stretchers such as Clapton and Page. I would love to get his stuff on the radio and have frequently requested his music on a local station. Thanks for keeping his music on your site. Pól Spain 4.10.2004 14:42:31 terra@terra.es http:// rory On! LAURA OATES USA 9.10.2004 10:54:36 LMOATES@GUNDLUTH.ORG http:// I GOT INTO RORY'S MUSIC IN 1970 WHEN I MOVED TO FRANKFURT,GERMANY AS AN U.S.ARMY DEPENDENT. I ACTUALLY GOT TO MEET HIM IN EITHER 1971 OR 1972(FUZZY MEMORY)WHEN HE WAS PLAYING AT THE ZOOM, A LOCAL NIGHTCLUB. MY GIRLFRIENDS AND I WERE THERE DURING THE DAY FOR SOUNDCHECKS AND RORY WAS SO NICE TO US AND EVEN PLAYED THE FUSSBALL MACHINE WITH US. WE WERE IN LOVE!! I FOLLOWED HIS CAREER EVER SINCE AND WENT TO SEE H LAURA OATES USA 9.10.2004 10:57:46 LMOATES@GUNDLUTH.ORG http:// I GOT INTO RORY'S MUSIC IN 1970 WHEN I MOVED TO FRANKFURT,GERMANY AS AN U.S.ARMY DEPENDENT. I ACTUALLY GOT TO MEET HIM IN EITHER 1971 OR 1972(FUZZY MEMORY)WHEN HE WAS PLAYING AT THE ZOOM, A LOCAL NIGHTCLUB. MY GIRLFRIENDS AND I WERE THERE DURING THE DAY FOR SOUNDCHECKS AND RORY WAS SO NICE TO US AND EVEN PLAYED THE FUSSBALL MACHINE WITH US. WE WERE IN LOVE!! I FOLLOWED HIS CAREER EVER SINCE AND WENT TO SEE HIM NUMEROUS TIMES IN CHICAGO OVER THE YEARS. HE IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST UNDERRATED AND UNDER APPRECIATED MUSICIAN OF OUR GENERATION. I MISS HIM TERRIBLY AND WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.-LAURA David Jennings United Kingdom 11.10.2004 12:8:0 david@festserve.com http:// First saw Rory in Manchester, in 1980, then about a dozen times after that. Have a treasured collection of ticket stubbs etc, and managed togetALL thevinyl Lp'si have ( 28 ) signed by thegreat man, when he played the International in Manchester, whilst touring the defender LP. A massive infulence on me since childhood. Heard a tape copy of Blueprint whilst on a scout camp aged 12 - was hooked there and then. Looking forward to seeing the Montreux footage. mark Ireland 12.10.2004 9:11:49 mark@musicmaker.ie http:// Rory Gallagher - small but appropriate tribute in the right place Read below. The idea is to put a bronze of Rory's strat underneath his street sign in temple bar dublin "Rory Gallagher Corner" All were helpful and enthusiastic with one exception, National Photographic Library, who replied to the OPW acting on my behalf with the following. “they are totally opposed to the idea as they feel it would adversely impact on the identity of the Archive” I consider this an insult to Rory, his contribution to Irish music and culture at home and all over the world, to his fans and to musiciansin general. If you feel the same please sign this petition. If you would like to sign a Petition click here: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/kram8681/ Thanks Mark Walsh mark@musicmaker.ie READ BELOW -------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposal to National Photographic Library, Temple Bar for the erection of small but appropriate tribute to Rory Gallagher. Submitted 23rd July 2004 Proposed site: In and around the “Rory Gallagher Corner” sign located in Temple Bar on the National Photographic Library building. Why: The Fender Stratocaster guitar celebrates it’s 50th birthday this year and Rory is one of the greatest musicians to use the Strat which he adapted and made his own, so much so they’ve produced a signature tribute model which is an exact replica or his. Other legendary names associated with the Strat are Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck & Richie Blackmore,so they’re in great company! Rory is an Irish cultural icon who had and has a huge fan base in Europe and throughout the world. I have no doubt that this piece will be a tourist attraction and a great cultural addition to the area. Proposed piece: Rory’s Fender Strat in bronze. We feel a guitar on it’s own is a more powerful cymbal of the spirit of Rory than a statue etc of him. There will be no mention of retailers etc. Cost: The cost of the production & erection of the proposed piece will be paid for by Musical Instrument Merchants of Dublin and or by Fender Musical Instrument Corporation. Security Jim Flavin of Bronze Art Ltd who has erected many pieces around Dublin assures me that security is not an issue. The piece would be securel y mounted at least 15 feet above street level To Finish: I attended a party in Frankfurt celebrating 50 years of the Stratocaster and spoke to the Fender Artist Liaison Manager who was more than enthusiastic about this idea as a tribute to Rory. He added that he is in touch with Rory’s brother Donal and didn’t foresee any problems if we are to go ahead. Measurements and other specifications: Overall length : 99cm Overall width : 32cm (at it’s widest point) Overall Depth : 5cm http://www.PetitionOnline.com/kram8681/ dave laffan United Kingdom 12.10.2004 12:34:8 d.laffan@ntlworld.com http:// What a great website!I grew up in Bray,Co Wicklow in Ireland.Me and my mates all loved Rory.Went to see him for my first live gig in Dublins Natinal Stadium about 1978 and was just blown away.Seen lots of bands over the years but never a live performer like Rory.He could make that old guitar sing!As for slide playing theres no one to touch him,not even the great Ry Cooder.My favourite tracks are SINNER BOY and SOUPED UP FORD.Long live the genius that is RORY GALLAGHER. I miss the man terribly but his legacy carries on forever in his music and on this fantastic site. c heaney Ireland 15.10.2004 6:50:31 christopherheaney@yahoo.co.uk http:// i HAVE REALly be gettin into rory gallaghers music over the last few months. initially my interest stemmed from the 1974 irish tour video. ive now got some of his albums, deuce is my fave so far genius ! janne Finland 15.10.2004 14:39:39 jan-moritz.lindroos@kolumbus.fi http:// Hi! I'm a Gallagher fan. james France 16.10.2004 7:23:58 deroja5@yahoo.fr http:// Walter Belgium 17.10.2004 7:36:55 fa441334@skynet.be http://www.boogie-workers.be At the age of 14 I was allowed to go to my first concert ever...It was 1971 and I saw Rory and his band in Brussels...an influence forever! Untill today he has been an influence om my guitarplaying and singing- I invite all you fans out there to listen to my ''hommage'' to Rory,on our website www.boogie-workers.be.Thanks Rory ! Steve Braund USA 19.10.2004 11:0:57 skrow@hotmail.com http:// i saw rory in concert once in the late 70's in Rochester N.Y. will always cherish this. a guy i knew back then denounced rock&roll turned to God. he threw away all his albums except for his Rory Gallagher stuff. i thought this was pretty interesting at the time and still do. thank you Rory and God Bless. Geoff H ARE United Kingdom 20.10.2004 6:48:20 sharonjeoff@tiscali.co.uk http://TISCALI I saw rory in 1974-75, in paignton, devon. and he deppressed the hell out of me. Let me explain,I started to play guitar in 1971, strat copy vox vox ac 30, overdrive pedal. I practiced every day and played in a local band, I thought i was pretty good, THEN I SAW RORY,he was so dam good,he just blew me away, I gave up guitar for 6 months. I am now 49, and i still find it hard to play his stuff. RORY YOUR THE MAN! GEOFF. Geoff Hare United Kingdom 20.10.2004 6:52:11 sharonjeoff@tiscali.co.uk http://TISCALI I saw rory in 1974-75, in paignton, devon. and he deppressed the hell out of me. Let me explain,I started to play guitar in 1971, strat copy vox ac 30, overdrive pedal. I practiced every day and played in a local band, I thought i was pretty good, THEN I SAW RORY,he was so dam good,he just blew me away, I gave up guitar for 6 months. I am now 49, and i still find it hard to play his stuff. RORY YOUR THE MAN! GEOFF. Paul Diemer Germany 26.10.2004 6:33:55 paul.diemer@web.de http:// I was about 15 years old when I listened to my first blues songs, a Clapton-Best-Of. I still had no idea what "blues" was, I generally knew nothing about music, but somehow the sound of Erics guitar had got hold of me. I got a Stratocaster and a teacher. This teacher is one hell of a musician. He plays about everything you need in a band and knows about everything that has been recorded since 1960, with a special love for the years from 1965 to 1985. He gives me guitar lessons as well as "Hey-listen-to-this-album-nobody-knows-about-today" lessons (most of my favourite albums are from his record shelf). Well, one day, he is teaching me some blues-rock-licks to solo with. And he gets stuck on one. He thinks aloud: "Which song is this again...?" And then he walks over to the famous shelf, pulls out a record and plays it. The first few notes nearly blew me to the floor. It was "What´s going on". That was the first time I heared the name of Rory Gallagher. I got some records from various sources, but I still hadn´t heard enough to be a real fan. Until one day I walked into an Irish Pub here in Munich and caught a glance of a record that was in a frame on the wall, all white with Rorys face on it (the "Calling Card" album) - and his signature all over it. I asked the manager about it, yes, he had had it signed after a concert and was a big fan of Rory. I asked him to play it, and he did! And I mean the whole album. Moonchild, Calling Card, Secret Agent... I was in heaven. Ever since, I regard Rory as the best Blues Rock guitarist ever. Ever! Colm Hagan Ireland 26.10.2004 11:11:34 colm_20@hotmail.com Not much of a Rory story....My brother interviewed him once while a student at UCD and was considering a career in journalism. After a(nother?) gig he and a friend of his hung around to talk to Rory. The two lads ended up being asked to give Tom Driscoll and the guys a hand getting the gear into the truck. They obliged (of course), got to talk to Rory, who thanked them.....And they got paid into the bargain! I only saw Rory once myself. Almost caught him in Tilburg in Holland early in '95, but the gig was cancelled as the great man was ill. Little did we know..... Eric Netherlands 27.10.2004 3:15:12 e.ottens10@wanadoo.nl http:// At the age of 16,I heard the music of Rory."In your Town" was my favorit.Now at the age of 46 I still listening to his songs. My all time favorit is "A million miles away". This year I want to travel to Cork. georg Austria 28.10.2004 3:45:28 http://www.race.at excellent site - especially for me as a musician/producer it's always great to find sites like this... greetz from vienna/austria !! Sam Gardiner Australia 28.10.2004 4:4:57 watercon@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~watercon Still one of the all time greats. I enjoy getting youngsters to listen to him for the first time.I ve been a fan since the early days of Taste.I was luckt to see him live in Adelaide back in the early 1970's Been living here in Alice Springs for 30 years now all my children have grown up to appreciate great musicians like Rory. cheers from The RED CENTRE owen gillick USA 28.10.2004 11:19:47 gillicks04@sbcglobal.net http:// To Me Rory Gallagher was the best ,I saw him twice ,Nobody played as hard and with feeling as Rory nick United Kingdom 30.10.2004 4:4:50 niclovett@hotmail.com http:// not much of a story, never saw him live as im only 19, but my dad did many times and first introduced me to his music. great site, and for anyone who's thinks modern blues is dead check out 22-20's. barry.mcgivern Ireland 30.10.2004 5:59:27 barry.mcgivern@ntlworld.com http:// Dave Burke United Kingdom 31.10.2004 11:49:34 MBur492@aol.com http:// Have seen Rory many times live with Taste, Rory Gallagher band Brilliant! on same bill as Free and Deep Purple at Sunderland Locono many years ago. Whats with the roller skates? Dave burke United Kingdom 31.10.2004 12:5:46 http:// aggie United Kingdom 1.11.2004 8:24:42 MBur492@aol.com http:// my dad thinks hes a better guitarist than rory but likes him all the same jack Anderson United Kingdom 5.11.2004 12:55:57 christinebarnett@ontel.com http:// I'am 12 and my dad got me into Rory he is my favourite guitarist my dad is Irish and has been to alot of his shows. REST IN PEACE!!!!! jack Anderson United Kingdom 5.11.2004 12:59:43 christinebarnett@ontel.com http:// rory is the greatest !!!!!!!!!! tatakis nik Europe 6.11.2004 18:35:3 http:// im a friend of mr Gunn. he use 2 work for him. i know all of the stories. R O R Y 4 ever kiril Czech Republic 9.11.2004 4:48:18 ianatchkovkir@yahoo.com http:// Well, I actually come from Bulgaria (you don't have it in your list of countries, though), but live for the last 14 years now in Prague in the Czech republic. As you may figured it out, I spent most of my live behind the Iron courtain and of course didn't have the chance to see Rory perform live. All I got (before the 90's) were few cassette tapes from 1, or at most 2 Rory albums. Now, I have them all (official records) and scored few shows and bootlegs too. The Internet is the perfect tool for late comers like myself and thanx to sites like yours I can at least get an idea what it eas, when Rory was around. It will be great to get access to the video material too, please. Thnx for the good job, kiril g hutchins USA 10.11.2004 13:11:7 righthutch@aol.com http:// I had one album of his and saw him play in Portland about 1975. That was the day's of pliled high stacks of marshell amps.( the Kiss tour ) I'll never forget seeing him and His band play with the beat up gear it made quite a inpression on me I;ll mever forget.. I only have one vido and whis i had others My kid (17 ) is a player and doing his senior school project on him. Makes dad proud. g hutchins USA 10.11.2004 13:20:43 righthutch@aol.com http:// I only had one album of his at the time and saw him play in Portland Oregon USA about 1975. That was the day's of pliled high stacks of marshell amps.( the Kiss tour ) I'll never forget seeing him and His band play with the beat up gear it made quite a inpression on me I'll mever forget it.. I only have one vido and his but it takes me back to that place in time. My kid (17 ) is a player and doing his senior school project on him. Makes dad proud. ryan olson USA 14.11.2004 10:52:1 ryanolson77@hotmail.com http:// Hello all, I am a semi professional bluesman here in the states and I am constantly in awe of this man and his talent. my first experience was a casual listen to rory's album rory gallagher, and what an album! blues,folk, rock Ilistened to it straight out for 6 months! anyway i truly appreciate his gift, his humility, and the inspiration he has given me. why are all the good ones gone too soon? De Craemer Guido Belgium 18.11.2004 13:57:54 de.craemer.guido@pandora.be http:// Just have to say that Rory was a top-gitarist!!! I was flabbergasted from his way of playing that piece of instrument they called guitar. I have reached the age of 52 and still love his way of hammering, his expression. Discovered Mr Gallagher from the time he played with Taste. Grz Skiz Maroo USA 18.11.2004 19:50:43 skizmaroo@hotmail.com http:// My Rory story is pretty boring. I was turned on to Rory by a Hungarian fellow that I worked with. He lent me a copy of Stagestruck-Live in Europe. Ive been hooked ever since. I particularly loved the G-Man Bootleg Series. I have Vol. 1 and am unaware of whether Vol. 2 was ever released. I'll have to check with CDnow or something. Now please please please show me some video. Dan Scheffki USA 20.11.2004 18:19:48 LocalLiveEditor@aol.com http:// What words could one say about Rory Gallagher without sorely underestimating his ability and contributions to the music wold? As a 14 year I was turned onto Rory by my older brother who had bought Top Priority because the cover looked cool and he heard this guy was a good guitar player. I had been playing guitar for about two years at this point and was blown away by the album. "Keychain", "Philby" and "Bad Penny" became quick additions to my list of songs to learn. The search then went on to discover more and the great songs kept coming. "Calling Card", "Easy Come Easy Go", "Bought and Sold" and on and on. Being from the Chicago area, I had loved blues players from the beginning but Rory was so much more. Combining so many influences into his inimitable style made him to me one of the most important players I had ever discovered. He, Gary Moore and John Sykes to name a few are guys I feel NEVER got the praise / attention they deserved...especially here in the States. A great player, writer and so down to earth and humble about the whole thing. The world lost not only a great player when Rory died but a great man as well. David P. Hunt USA 29.11.2004 18:47:29 davephunt@earthlink.net http:// The first time I ever seen or heard about Rory was sometime about 1982 /1983 when I was waching a cable televission show for childern (Niccolodian ). The program was called " The Sunday Afternoon Concert". I saw this guy appear in a plad shirt and a beat to hell Fernder Strat. I was thinkin " Who the hell is this guy?" "Ok impress me" ( I was very cinical and was very much into listening to alot of Hevey Metal guitar player shuch as Malamstien and Rhoads at this time )Buy the time the show was over I was out of my head and out of my chair yelling for more!Isacabbled every where to find more material that was from Rory. Time passed and then I got word that Rory was playing in Los Angles at the Wilshire Theater with opening act of Roy Buchainhan (sp). I would not my 103oF fever stop me from this the first American tour he had done since being an opening act for Rush. My twin brother an I where the youngest mebers of the audiace as far as I can rember. What an amazing show! I still have my tour botton from this show ! I tell any blues and music fan about Rory when I get the chance. I countinue to learn his songs on the guitar and nicked a few licks here and there from Rory.Not to say I play like him at all ( I still play a mutainstyle of Tony Iomi , Zakk Wlyde with the " chiken plucking " I nicked from Rory and not from Zakk !) The most important things I learned as a guitar was that 1) tone is from the players hands and not the guitar. 2) keep you rig simple.3) be pationet(sp again) about what youare doing. Today I have the most complicated rigg I have ever owned ( Including a Marshall half stack, a chrouse pedal ,a cry baby and chanall slector) Thanks to Rory I rely on my ablity to play from the hear and not from the machines. He was deffently amazing on what sounds , tones and emotions he was able to express form a simpel rigg. Rory is missed. There will never be another like him. Thanks Mr. David P. Hunt Victor Canada 30.11.2004 9:30:15 hendersonhwy@myway.com http:// Been a Gallagher fan since I first bought a copy of "Sinner & Saint" back in '72.Trying to find documentary film "Irish Tour" , Directed by Tony Palmer.Please Email with any info. Shane Sheridan Ireland 4.12.2004 8:28:29 ssheridan@eircom.net http:// Great site. loadsa tabs, helps out...Got into Rory ages ago, amazed that such a fantastic blues guitars was from Ireland...He had what everybody else had missing.... SANDY United Kingdom 5.12.2004 4:58:44 PLANT.GLAZING@BTCONNECT .COM http:// ROCK ON RORY. HIS LIKES WILL NEVER BE SEEN AGAIN, HE WAS THE BEST Mark Walsh Ireland 6.12.2004 7:9:34 markzoso@hotmail.com http:// i love rory and his music with all my heart and take inspiration for alot of my own music from him. i was so happy to hear of the memorial guitar statue to be put in temple bar.its very deserved, rory was a tragic loss and it will ensure that he and his music will live on Chris Burkill United Kingdom 7.12.2004 10:37:56 chrisburkill@btconnect.com http:// One of the first times I saw Rory was in 1980 at Leeds University in England. Prior to the show, Rory turned up for the soundcheck, and spent some time with his fans signing autographs. I ended up escorting him to the stage door and having a chat with him. I asked him if he was ever going to record an acoustic album. "Well its always been on the cards", he said. "Its really just a matter of time". Those few words were what made Wheels Within Wheels so special to me. kevin USA 8.12.2004 14:1:11 kevinok7@hotmail.com http:// My rory story concerns my first trip home since the Great One passed away. I decided to pay my respects, however belatedly and drove down to Cork so visit his resting place. I should say, at the outset, that i had been raised on a strict diet of Rory from the days of my older brothers reel-to-reel and taping from the telly. Needless to say, rory was like one of the family. My brother brought me to see him for the first time at Leisureland Galway, 1978, under the 'Radio 2' tour, sponsored by the national radio station. Dave Fanning introduced the band against a backdrop of a cloth radio-band behind the stage. A vertical beam of light shone back and forth across the waveband, eventually resting at the wavelength for radio 2. The signature tune for Dave Fanning's Rock show came booming from the speakers and out jumped the boys playing the opening number. It was visually and musically the most exciting opening i had ever seen. Needless to say, rory went on to play for over three hours. I never got to meet him, shake his hand or tell him he was the greatest performer that Ireland or maybe even the world ever produced. I drove out the Model Farm Road on the outskirts of Cork City as i was paying my respects. Stopping occasionally, to ask "is dat where Rory is resting?" I eventually was directed to the cemetery. The caretaker gave me directions, in a couple of blocks, then go right. I searched and searched and and eventually went back to double check. I got the caretaker to walk me over to it, this time, convinced all the while that there must be some great memorial to Ireland's greatest rock hero. "There it is right there", he said. A small, terribly modest gravestone marked his final resting place, only about six inches high. Unassuming in life as he was in death...I later slipped the caretaker a fiver to get him to forward a mass card to his family. A very kind thank you card followed from his mother, some months later. Glyn Harris United Kingdom 16.12.2004 9:56:18 info@flatnose.co.uk http://www.flatnose.co.uk I was introduced to Gallaghers playing by a friend of mine in 1980, when he made me listen to Top Priority. What an album, I was hooked! Managed to see him at Cornwall Coliseum but not sure of date. Think it was 89/90. Great show. Now play some of his numbers in band. Walk on Hot Coals, Follow Me, Bad Penny and Laundromat. Very influential guitarist and his death is a tragic loss for all guitarists. GJ Simmonds United Kingdom 23.12.2004 5:42:19 gj.simmonds@tiscali.co.uk http:// Hi, The Rory Gallagher Band is coming to little ole Gainsborough (Lincolnshire) next spring for one night, so I am checking up on all the things about Rory that I didn't know beforehand. Ger Kollée Netherlands 23.12.2004 9:2:24 gfckollee@home.nl http:// Rory was a good guy and playin like hell. 30 years ago ive seen for the first time. I still like his additude on stage. So my 21 year old son's name is Rory. Ty Leo USA 27.12.2004 10:54:11 trpleao@hotmail.com http:// Rory was the one who made me change from the Steve Ray kind of blues guitar style to his full of heart and soul blues + slide + harmonica playing. I love his music. Rory, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Hendrix are the best blues players ever (in my humble oppinion off course!!!). Victor Canada 28.12.2004 6:15:1 hendersonhwy@myway.com http:// Second Message... Back in High School(1974) we would take a break from "shop" class and pile into this guy's old Chevy van,lite up 3 or 4, shove in a copy of Live In Europe(on 8 Track), and start rockin' to "Going to my Hometown" & "Bullfrog Blues". Hey we only had 15 minutes for a break so those two tunes usually did the trick. Since then I've almost gotten everything ever recorded by Rory,at least I thought I did. Thanks to a few of you people who posted messages, I have been able to find recordings that I had no idea exsisted. Now all I have to do is get them. Up here in Canada good music like Rory is getting harded to find. Before I visited this site I had no knowledge of any video footage was even out there. Try to imagine have a favorite artist like Rory, but only seeing him perform live only ONCE. He was the backup band at an Aerosmith Concert at our local 11,000 seat arena. Aerosmith got stuck in the snow in Grand Forks (or was it Fargo ? I can't remember that far back. I think it was 1976) Anyway since Aerosmith was a no show,Rory and his band proceeded to play a 2 hour & 15 minute set which was worth the 15.00 we paid back then for a ticket. We were all there to see Rory anyway. We didn"t care about Aerosmith. Like Rory said..."Them boys from Boston jus can't drive in the snow." Dimitri Noppe Belgium 30.12.2004 11:58:5 bruges-boy@skynet.be http:// I'm only 23 years old, so I never had the chance to see Rory perform live. Hearing his music, and seeing him on dvd and video's has changed my life. He's also the reason I bought a guitar. (like he influenced so many others) For me, he's the nr one gitarist and songwriter. He has an amazing technique, there is such a passion in his playing, and he has so many beautiful songs... it's a real addiction. But a positive one. :-) There's no day that I don't listen to him. His music gives me such a good and warm feeling. I feel the music from my little toe up to my big ears. :-) I cannot get enough of him, and like so many others, I'm realy "in to Rory", and I hope that will never end. JEFFERY ALBERGO USA 30.12.2004 21:35:40 JEFF ALBERGO@AOL.COM http:// I NEED SO RORY TO SHOW THE GREATNEES JEFFERY ALBERGO USA 30.12.2004 22:5:23 JEFF ALBERGO@AOL.COM http:// IN 1975 A HIGH SCHOOL MATE ASKED IF I WOULD BUY A LP FROM HIM FOR 1.00$ I SAIS YES IT WAS AGAINT THE GRAIN. THAT IT SNOW BALLED John Archibald USA 1.1.2005 16:22:41 ruthson63@aol.com http:// hay dave? way back in 82 a friend and i checked out rory when he was warming up for rush. he was billed as guitar extortioner? well we made a joke about it all the down on the trip from the mtns to denver. needless to say we were sold that night. rolando urioste Bolivia 2.1.2005 7:8:38 rolur@entelnet.bo http:// I am very impressed with the discovery of Rory Gallagher's live performances you are nicely offering. Because, as a bolivian citizen I have never de possibility to find such a treasure in my poor country where the blues is rare known. Please sir, let me see your videos soon. And many thanks. rolo. Olivier France 6.1.2005 7:34:42 oqueralt@capgemini.fr http:// All, I would first apologies for my poor English. I discovered Rory when I was around 20 years old in 1992. I remember very well the first time I heard "For the last time" on his first solo album, it was amazing, a delight to listen a so inspired guitarist. My only regret is that He is not among us anymore to enjoy him at least one time only in my life in live. That’s life … Anyway it is very cheering to realize that he is still living in our memory and our hearts. Blues and Rock will never die ! By the way I have bought a German DVD that contains the following: - WDR Studio 1976 - Grugahalle 1977 - Jam Session Wiesbaden 1978 Unfortunately, up to now I am still fighting with ripper software to convert the video in a light format to share it. But I am convinced I am going to overcome the problem. So, if you are interested on it, please let me know and I’ll send it to you as soon as I can. In other hand if you could let me access to your video that would be fantastic Many thanks for your great site and bye bye Olivier adam France 7.1.2005 10:33:1 boris.adam@laposte.net http:// I M A FAN OF RORY SINCE 1974 THE FIRST ALBUM I BUY LIVE IN EUROPE I HAVE SEE RORY 2 TIME IN ROUEN 78 AND 94 AND I HAVE ALL ALBUM OF RORY ANDTASTE RECENTLY I BUY TASTE IN THE BEGINNING TWO CDS IN ONE WITH THE FABOLOUS LIVE AT MARQUEE 67 MY FAVOURITE SONG GOING TO MY HOMETOWN I WILL BE VERYHAPPY IF I CAN SEE MONTREUX VIDEO Johnny Good Guy USA 9.1.2005 19:46:56 pacella4@earthlink.net http:// Back in `79 my cousin got divorced and sold off all of her ex-husbands record albums to me(nice!)for $25. One of them happened to be "Taste". Back in the day me and my buddies used to get messed up and listen to tunes on the old turntable and that old "Taste" record was a favorite. For years I never really checked the credits as to who Taste really was until about 1990. It was then I started buying up all the Rory Gallagher music I could find.(I love "Fresh Evidence") To my dismay I never got to see the man "live" and I regret it to this day. I guess for me it only adds to the legend of Rory. Johnny Good Guy bill United Kingdom 11.1.2005 14:22:55 billfhood@hotmail.com http:// I first saw rory play at the cream farewell concert at the albert hall in london and was amazed at his playing and the excitement he generated I saw him many times after that over the years but the best times were at the old Marquee club in Waldore st.dont think i ever missed one of taste's gigs there.Me and a few mates used to get there very early and always be first in the que cos we used to sit on the piano at the side of the stage and when rory changed from his strat to play slide he would often ask one of uds to hold it while he played the telecaster.So i have held that great guitar.Also one of my mates often sat at rorys feet on stage during the performance anyone remember that?Rory was the best so sad when i heard the bad news Reggie Hamm USA 13.1.2005 5:23:58 rhamm11@charter.net http:// I have to first admit that I have only recently discovered Rory. Skimming albums at the record store,usually for hours, I came upon the live in Europe album. One look at the cover and I new this guy put everything into his music. When I first heard those opening riffs to Messin With the Kid I was hooked. As a long time acoustic guitar player I must admit Rory made me want to burn my Taylor and pick up the Strat. Ever since that first encounter I have been trying to turn people onto his music. It is hard to find information on him, until I happened upon your sight. It is nice to see other people sharing Rory's musical legacy. I can't tell you how exited I'm am to be able to see one of his performances, thank God for your website. Dale McPherson Australia 13.1.2005 19:14:32 adecmac@bigpond.com http:// I have never been lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher on stage like so many 'appreciaters' out there. I have always enjoyed listening to great blues guitar players, however, listening to a Rory Gallagher album for the first time demanded that I take notice. It's a shame that he is gone - not much good music about, so have got my children listening to Gallagher and plenty of original 70's rock. This probably isn't of any great interest to others, but my message to others would be to keep Rory Gallagher's music alive and play it to the next generation. davey ellemore United Kingdom 15.1.2005 10:2:20 ellemore175@ntlworld.com http:// Hi to all true Rory fans. First heard the Gman in the 60s when Iwas just about to leave school used to hang around record shops.I first heard Blister on the moon when it came out as a single.The album Ibought 1st was On the Boards I was saving up for the 1st album but @ 30 bob aweek wages and an album costing a quid or more it took a while. Saw him in 1970 @ the Sunderland Empire as TASTE blew me away his entrance McCracken +Mcavoy were on stage the footlights low he burst onto stage with the intro Whats goig on the crowd went f......... mad everyone left there seats and pushed to the stage never did get my seat back . Since then saw Rory as much as I could ,even went over to Ireland to work Ive now got more than 40 albums -DVD-Video etc a lot of 30bobs money more than well spent for such a priceless preformer what a great man[ one of lifes gentlemen ] Admire the man so much I named my son after him Rory Lee the later after alvinlee Best Regards to RORY + all his fans Iztok Janèiè-Janèi Slovenia 16.1.2005 2:17:17 arenasped@siol.net http:// Rory Gallagher you have a lot of friends in Slovinia.Your music is wonderful. Thank you for good felling and good thimes. Your friends from Slovenia Irena Janèiè Slovenia 16.1.2005 2:37:51 arenasped@siol.net http:// Thank you for your live concert in Maribor-Slovenia 1985.I never forrget you.Wright now I listen your music from Irish tour. Irena Lars J. Mork Norway 16.1.2005 14:51:56 Ljmork@frisurf.no http:// Sean Wilson USA 18.1.2005 20:2:4 12barblues@earthlink.net http:// I'm a newcomer to the Rory Gallagher fan base. I recently found a copy of his "Live!" record at a thrift store and was blown away by his playing. I've just about worn that LP out (listening to it now, in fact). I can't believe how little he's mentioned when it comes to contemporary blues guitarists. He had such a unique tone and style. I recently rented a DVD of The Old Grey Whistle Test with a performance by Rory on it, so now I've got to find more video! He was truly an amazing guitarist. I'm only sorry I didn't discover him before he passed away. Jeremy Peat United Kingdom 19.1.2005 4:52:24 jeremy@sudex.com http:// I was lucky enough to see Rory live around 1979. He was unbelievable and until you actually see him play live it is difficult to understand just how great a musician amd performer he was...sadly missed Amanda USA 23.1.2005 14:8:5 info@artistopia.com http://www.artistopia.com I enjoyed visiting your website, and invite you to visit ours as well, Artistopia at http://www.artistopia.com. We are an artist development resource for musicians, singers, and songwriters. Keep up the good work! bud USA 30.1.2005 15:51:55 rflower@frontiernet.net http:// to all the fans around the world who are doing great things by keeping this extroidinary musician's legacy alive. Tom Barone USA 4.2.2005 19:49:14 TomBarone@cfl.rr.com http:// Tom Barone USA 4.2.2005 19:57:23 TomBarone@cfl.rr.com http:// I first discovered Rory on Don Kirshner. From that point on I knew that I had discovored the greatest guitarist in the world. Only Jimi and Eddie Van are in his league. Rory became my main guitar teacher. I think most of his fans are guitar players. I saw him at my fathers place , and I think it was the Paladium in NY. He opened for Starship. All the Rory fans walked out by the time Starship was on their 3rd song. Just today I was listening to overnight bag on the way to work and realized that guitar players who learned from Rory play like him not because we learn an exact lick or run just like him. It's because we feel the music like hime and think like him. Damien Millereau France 12.2.2005 1:59:58 damien.millereau@wanadoo.fr http:// Hi ! Well,I've been listening to Rory since 1979 . I was a teenager at that time ,located in Brittany (west of France,celtic land) and Rory had many friends there and used to play over there many times . I saw him 4 times live and each concert was a scream,incredibly generous, he gave you so many positive vibrations (ears were "bleeding" after the gig,you were assured to be deaf for 3 days but it was fun .His music is eternal ! Damien Millereau France 12.2.2005 16:54:22 damien.millereau@wanadoo.fr http:// 2nd message : I need to tell a bit more about what i remember from Rory's concert . The first one took place in Nantes ( France ) in 1979 . I asked a friend at school, who was that guitar player on the posters in the streets of Rennes,was he famous ? was he good ? He had this show at maybe 2 hours train from home so i thought may be ...My friend answered:" Hell yeah ! Are you kidding Rory Gallagher he's really something . Believe it or not,i was 16 or 17,never heard a note played by this man but I took the train went to the concert and I think it's probably the best way to discover a musician and his music . When you hear him for the very first time and he is right there before you,live on stage . You can feel the guy (very simple,not too clean,blue-jeans simple striped shirt ) and this guy just keeps on giving and giving and you feel great and it's like you have a new friend ! Anyway,I was and still am a great Jimi fan but Jimi was not there anymore and boy ! Suddenly here comes Rory, someone said ( was it Gerry Mac Avoy ?) " he means every note " . That's exactly what I love about Jimi's music and Rory did it too : He played at 100% on every single note . When I heard about Rory's death,I cried like a baby . It was like losing my teenage years for me .He means a lot to me,I miss him and of course I 'm playing guitar myself,for fun and the lore I learn about music,the more I admire this guy and above all,I think what we all love about this fellow is his honesty,rightness and no compromise ! Like me or not , I am Rory Gallagher,that's the way i am and i am not gonna change to please anybody ! And it seems to me that this part of the character is really there in his songs and notes . Ok enough ! Thank you Dave for this great site .If possible I would love to be able to download a video of the Irishman "at work" ! Jervis Sheil United Kingdom 16.2.2005 10:40:4 sheil_jervis@hotmail.com http:// I had the honour to see Rory live several times in Birmngham UK. My sister had her photo took after the gig. Odeon New Street and Birmingham Bingley Hall (gone now). Still try to preach the gospel. Get sick of hearing wannabees. Rory played it Live. Now electronics to help him, just a glass bottle Michael Farrelly Ireland 20.2.2005 15:13:56 ezekiel.lupine@gmail.com http:// Just to say that I met Donal a few years back; and what he's doing to keep the memory of his nrother alive is amazing. Best wishes to him, and more people should throw him the credit he deserves. Also Big thanks to BBC for all the tapes they have of RORY shows ps: any chance I can ge to see some of the videos on this site? Joseph Schumacher USA 21.2.2005 14:57:48 bluestraveler13@yahoo.com http://none I just have a few words to say about my experience seeing Rory live. It started back in 1976, I grew up in the Motor city and his album Calling Card had just came out. His US tour that year brought him my way. At that time he was the opening act for KISS. Rory had been playing for about twenty min when his small fender amp had unfortunalty fried with smoke and fire. It took a few moments for them to get a replacement amp for him to continue his set. At that point he had tried to resume his short set and all of a sudden the power went out. For a moment the power returned he tried to play again ZAP out went the power. At that point we were informed that his part of the show was over. And KISS was going to play. 45 mins later they finally showed up to play. I had really come to see Rory tear it up, more than I had KISS. That was the only time I had ever had the chance to see him live. And I will never forget what happend that night. Steve Hoeppner USA 22.2.2005 12:21:28 sshoeppner@earthlink.net http:// I saw Rory live in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1973. He rocked then and his music still rocks today. ulrich Germany 22.2.2005 15:37:15 u.vomendt@oleco.net http:// first time i heard rory´s music when i earned a record from my brother who died in 1973 at the age of 21. Michael S. E. Christensen Denmark 24.2.2005 16:11:11 schioett.eggeling@mail.dk http:// Charlie USA 28.2.2005 21:57:27 cbechtell@msn.com http://msn.com Ived loved his music sence about 1972. I still havea couple of his records on Polydor Deuce and Tattoo a CD Wheels Within Wheels Excited about your site Steve Thatcher United Kingdom 5.3.2005 5:11:45 stephen.,thatcher@ntlworld.com http:// My recollections of Rory come from two sources - I first saw him on Rockpalast while I was in the Army in Germany in the 70s. I was so impressed with him that I went to the Phillipshalle in Dussledorf to see him when he supported Deep Purple in concert - absolutely brilliant and the Germans fans loved him too! A few years later (again whilst in Germany) I was listening to the British Forces Broadcasting Service on a Saturday morning when Rick Lunt (the presenter) ran a quiz, the prize being a double live album of Rory. The question was "Which band did Rory lead in the early 70s" Guess who won the prize. I bought Rory's very last album but I must say that I still prefer his early raw days. My kind of blues. Harold Cisco USA 14.3.2005 9:41:1 harsco111@yahoo.com none Although i have never seen Rory live, he is one of my favorite artists. Around 1980 I went to see Aerosmith three times in about a 2 month period. Actually i did'nt go to see Aerosmith, but the different bands that opened up for them. They played my area again(Upstate New York) with the opening act "To Be Announced". I was really tired of seeing Aerosmith, so i passed on this show. The next day,i found out that Rory opened up for them. I was SICK!!! I have never seen Rory on tour since. I recently purchased the Irish Tour '74 DVD and enjoy it greatly. I look forward to seeing the streaming video off your site. Ian MacMichael United Kingdom 15.3.2005 15:30:15 http://Macstratman51 Ian MacMichael United Kingdom 15.3.2005 15:44:27 http://Macstratman51 I saw Rory 7 times.One of the best at the Reading festival.Rory was a huge inspiration to me,and is the reason I bought a stratocaster.Loved his sound, his energy and his humility and genuiness. I think the song A million miles away really captures the real Rory.Thank you for all you gave us Rory!! John McMahon USA 17.3.2005 7:46:5 jmcm01@comcast.net http://jmcm01.home.comcast.net/music.htm First saw Rory in National Boxing Stadium in Dublin in 1970. Of all the tribute bands Sinnerboy comes closest to some of the raw energy Sean Selig USA 17.3.2005 7:58:26 silversean@comcast.net www.seanselig.com/music.ht,m Went to Rory tributes in London 2003 and Philadelphia 2005. Sinnerboy, Defender, Stagestruck, Chris Newman were great. They have a raffle for a $4000 Fender Rory Gallagher custom strat at www.roryinphilly.com Reaaly cool Troy Neill New Zealand 18.3.2005 21:46:48 jessel@slingshot.co.nz http:// the first time I ever heard Rory Gallagher ,It was like wow, who is this cat,It was the 1974 irish tour album ,I was truly hooked ,I could nt believe how good this album was ,especially being live.Im a guitarist myself,he always inspires me whenever I hear him,It just pisses me off hes not around,I remember turning on my radio on the way to work I heard the news ,I could nt believe it,my idol was dead,worst of all they did nt have any of his songs to play.the DJ said he d bring an album from home & play it the next day.I turned the radio on the next day ,same time ,sure enough ,he played Tattoo lady,you could even hear the scratches on the record,they also said he had died of liver failure,reminded me of the song Too much alcahol ,a classic.If only Id of met him before,I could ve helped him,guess we ll never know,100%,and I don t feel a thing at all GODBLESS the man fer Argentina 19.3.2005 20:43:12 wantlist@vinyloargentina.com http://www.vinyloargentina.com Site with lps,cds,mags of Argentina & Spain RORY,Pappo,Hendrix,Purple,Ozzy,Dio,Rainbow,Marchesi Leonor hard rock female singer of Santa & Purpura,Def Leppard,V8, Logos,Queen,AC/DC,Motley Crue,Riff,Hoy no es Hoy,Patan,Riot Abaxial,Icon,Picture,Metallica,B.Sabbath,Obus,Baron Rojo, A.del I,Evo,hermetica,Vox Dei,Rockal y la Cria,etc Kevin K Dugan USA 21.3.2005 4:51:53 dugie@van-halen.com http:// I am a production tech (roadie). I've been on the road for 31 years.26 with Van Halen. I became friends with Rory in the early seventies, when I ran production at the Cleveland Agora. When they (whomever they are) made that man, they threw away the mold! I so miss the man. A GEM in a field of rock. All the best, Kevin K Dugan more later Allan Seppala Finland 21.3.2005 8:51:9 allan.seppala@dnainternet.net http:// I've been a Rory fan for about twenty years, and finally I've found a couple of friends for a tribute rock and roll band. We've been together fo two years now and are very inspired by Rory as a songwriter. javier Argentina 21.3.2005 19:24:30 hidraaegi@fibertel.com.ar http://www.lahistoriadelrock.com.ar/esp/colamarchesi.html I heard Rory live album Irish tour 18 years ago and destroy mi mind !. I love your solos & charisma.Rory s music live forever ! Blues and hard rock rules ! Javier Dave A Australia 24.3.2005 9:1:45 horn_artiste@hotmail.com http:// I first heard Rory back in the mid seventies and I bought Tattoo and Against the Grain. His guitar playing blew me away... still does. Recently I've come back to listening to Rory and realised what a great player he is and that he had a much more profound influence on my playing than I knew. Rory Gallagher Lives! Dave Artmonas Guitar and Saxes Adelaide South Australia mick Ireland 24.3.2005 10:52:10 micfoley7@hotmail.com http:// Not known Met Rory in the Europa hotel in 1989, did'nt really know who he was cos was a bit green behind the ears. Seems he was and remains Irelands, and the blues best kept secret. By Jesus I know who he was now! Nice one Rory, nice one son, nice one Rory, lets have another one...... dave Ireland 24.3.2005 12:14:5 plopplop12001@yahoo.co.uk http:// hello i konw wat u done Liam Corkery Ireland 25.3.2005 6:57:47 liam.corkery@ntlworld.com http:// Mike "Moose" Albright USA 25.3.2005 10:44:57 malbright@jimwinterbuick.com I have several Rory stories.First time I saw him was in 1975 at McDonald Kiva on Michigan State University's campus. I was 15 and had been listening to "Taste-Live at the Isle of Wight" for several years, and was very familiar with Rory but had never seen him perform live. The Kiva held about 500+ seats. Needless to say, this was a great venue to see RG. And as would be the case over the next 3 decades, he blew me away!!! From that point on I was a rabid Rory fan. Bought "Deuce", "Live in Europe", and "Tattoo". Saw him twice at Royal Oak Music Theater near Detroit.Joe Perry had just formed the"Joe Perry Project" and opened for RG in 78 or 79. Rory blew him off the stage! We brought a bus of 30 Rory fans from my hometown of Jackson.Mich. 25 of the guys sat in the balcony with a banner taped to the balcony face that said "Jackson Rockers Welcome Rory" (which RG acknowledged during the show). Any way, 5 of us had 2nd row seats (lucky us!) Rory kept busting strings, but everytime he never missed a beat! A true pro! One tune he broke 3 of them, and when he was restringing on stage you could hear a pin drop! Such respect for a musician I have never seen before or since. Almost to the point of reverance. Rory always played several places in Michigan and still has a very loyal following here. I saw him at Harpo's (aDetroit club) later in the 80's. Great show!But the highlight of my ramblings is 14 years ago TODAY, Itook off work to see Rory at aclub in the Motor City called Key West. 6 of us got there 5 hours before thr doors opened and there was already ten people there ahead of us. After freezing our butts off for three hours, awhite cargo van pulls into the parking lot. "Hey, that looks like...could it be?...it is --- Its Rory!!! TO hell with my place in line I sprinted to see my hero. What an unassuming guy! I stammered something about him being a legend and he just smiled and shook my hand. That night i bought a poster that to this day is still on my bedroom wall. As long as I breath air, I will continue to turn people on to Rory and all blues music. LONG LIVE HIS MUSIC!!! ! john fraser United Kingdom 27.3.2005 12:12:35 johnfraser1955@aol.com http:// i first saw rory gallagher in the 80s he blew me away isaw 2 times in southampton he was the greatest gutarist in the world i will never stop loveing his music he was genius i just wish i could see one time Kris Kovel USA 29.3.2005 21:44:40 kjkovel@hotmail.com http:// Dad and I are huge Rory fans!! We traveled to his grave and had a shot of Jameson Irish whiskey as a toast to Rory. I have 8 tracks, records, cd's and dvd's of rory and he is one of my favorite artists of all time!!!!!!! rolando urioste Bolivia 31.3.2005 17:20:12 rolur@entelnet.bo http:// Dear friend: I use to play the guitar for at least twenty years from now and I supossed to know all the great guitarist on the road, until I have found our great genius Mr. Rory Gallagher who has changed all my points of view about which one of them is the very best of all. Surrelly is Mr Gallagher and I expect to see him, someday when I'll pass away. Thanks for your complete and nice site of Rory. Yours, R. Urioste. Malaga Spain 2.4.2005 3:19:35 http://www.demalaga.net/ Thank you very much and Greetings from Malaga (Spain). Antonio :-) martyn Canada 4.4.2005 20:39:5 martynwilliams@shaw.ca http:// WE heard he was the best guitarist inthe world so we came to check him out!! michel France 6.4.2005 11:12:58 micmacasm@hotmail.com http:// I discovered the music of Rory Gallagher when I was a teenager and I really liked the energy on his albums. He is one of the artists who inspired me to buy a guitar. Unfortunately I never had a chance to see him playing live so it would be great to watch this video All the best Michel Danny De Vidi Italy 13.4.2005 10:33:42 danny.devidi@aliceposta.it http:// I miss you Rory!! Mick B. United Kingdom 13.4.2005 14:45:18 orridtoad@hotmail.co.uk http:// Cant remember the first time i saw Rory, but must have been late 70,s. All i ever did from about ,77 was go to gigs, at least 3 or 4 a week.All the top rock and metal bands were on my gig list as well as acoustic musicians like Gordon Giltrap ect. But Rory was always a top priority because the only thing he didn,t have was a rock star sized ego. The great man would just walk on stage, strap on his strat and hit you with a sound that would have your head spinning not just there at the gig, but for days afterward. Dont know how many times i saw him perform, only know that it wasn,t enough. I have so many memorries of Rory shows all over the south of England, London, Brighton, Southampton, the Reading festival back in the early 80,s i guess. And an absolute classic in a tent on the sea front in my home town of Portsmouth not long before he passed away. A storm blew the tent down at the end of the show! But not before Rory had proved yet again that he was the finest R&B guitarist of all time.Its great to see that so many fans are doing their bit to keep his memory alive. I went to a gig in Southampton only last week to see a band called Sinnerboy who i,m sure a lot of you will have heard about. They play Rory,s music with such passion that you could close your eyes almost see the great man himself up there on the stage. There is also a band from Cork, Ireland called Stagestruck who i have not heard yet but have been told they are very good, and i am looking forward to seeing them on stage in Sheffield in May. There will only ever be one Rory Gallagher and his music is gonna be around for a long while yet. Your still the best Rory. Joe V = Salinas, CA USA 16.4.2005 7:4:21 acousticone2002@yahoo.com http:// ...listening to..."For the last time"...this has been my all time favorite since I first bought the album "sinner and Saint" in 1977 (was station in US Army FRG)I play all acoustic today..mostly alternative but when I need my soul spanked, it's Rory Gallager. joe coughlan Ireland 17.4.2005 5:34:28 algradad@eircom.net http:// Hi all true fans of music - my first memory of rory was listening to same old story and whats going on in my cousins house at the age of 12; although he was born in donegal, we here in cork will always see him as a fellow corkman; a true blues man and gifted musician, he will never be forgotten; long may his music and memory live on. J Coughlan TONY BARNETT United Kingdom 17.4.2005 14:33:54 tony @limewood.plus.com http:// HELLO TO ALL RORY FANS,I CAN REMEMBER SEEING RG AT THE GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS POP FEST BARDNEY IN LINCOLNSHIRE THE EARLY 70s, ME AND A FRIEND HITCHED HIKED ALL THE WAY FROM STOKE ON TRENT TO SEE THE GREAT MAN, WHEN RORY CAME ON HE WAS PURE ENERGY IN ITSELF, I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES SEEING RORY GALLAGHER LIVE HERES TO YOU RORY GOD BLESS YA. bob United Kingdom 18.4.2005 13:23:53 rtleitch@yahoo.co.uk http://google.co.uk i seen Rory in Edinburgh.A small guy came on with a crate of Guiness and an old guitar.We all thought it was his roady!Hesimply said Hi! and played Gog was that a great night! Mark Foster USA 20.4.2005 2:6:43 bassplayr_2@yahoo.com http:// Fantastic Site! I grew up in Southern California. Myself and several friends were Rory fanatics. He toured quite frequetly during that time, although only in small-to-medium venues. Which gave us many opportunities to see him close up and vital. It was perfect: music was still played LOUD, (no wimp decibel ordinances yet), the crowds were truly hip to his fantastic music, and we didn't have to see him on a video screen! He is the artist I've seen live more than any other. All over a relatively short time span. I totally agree that Rory was the best electric blues artist of that era, easily outshining Clapton, Taylor, Green and company. His slide playing was especially riveting. A glorius tortured howl of anguish and defiance. All these years later I use his work in my guitar and bass teaching. His name is known here on the Oregon Coast! The other thing I loved about him was his inclusion of one or more acoustic "roots" pieces in his shows and Records. I try to slip "Pistol Slapper" or "Nothin' But the Devil" into my own gigs. They always get a great response. Thanks for putting up this site. I've never seen much in the way of tabs or transcriptions, so this is great. And the video is a real bonus! Mark stratoblaster USA 20.4.2005 19:18:39 stratoblaster@seisp.com http://www.rockin-horse.com I was introduced to the music of Rory Gallagher through a mutual friend when I was in college... I had thought that I had heard the best guitarists in the world.... Then I heard Rory... The intense way that Rory played was beyond words... I have been hooked ever since... I own the DVD of the '74 Irish tour and I used to have some old bootleg videos.... I watched the tapes till you could see through the film... Then someone stole them.... A blue day for the blues for me indeed... I plan on attend some of the RORY Festivals that they have in Ireland... I never had the please of seeing Rory live and in person... But his music speaks to me in ways that no other music has ever before Garry Eygenraam Australia 22.4.2005 4:54:40 eygenraam@internode.on.net http:// Hello there, and thanks for your Rory site. I've been hooked on Rory's music since mid 70's - all started with the Irish Tours album - just couldn't get enough of it. Never got to see him though, but mates here in Whyalla S.A. made the 4hr trek to Adelaide in '75 I think it was, and raved about it for years - they still do. Photo Finish stands out for me now, but I regularly listen to heeps of his work, particularly '71 thru to '80. We have a local blues jam annually to remember Rory's music, and other lost friends. There are a lot of Rory fans down this way. Cheers. Steve Dalzell USA 23.4.2005 20:55:40 srdalzell@earthlink.net http:// I heard of Rory growing up but never listened to his music or knew anyone who did. Then last year, I got the Fender guitar catelog and saw some pictures of Rory and his Strat. Like yourself, when I saw his guitar, I knew this guy rocked and was no pretty boy. I ordered Irish Tour '74, Live In Europe, Tattooed Lady and the the Irish Tour DVD. I've been hooked since. I've gotten a few more CD's since then. If there is anyone I'd like to play like it wold be Rory. Thanks for the great website. If you know of any Rory tribute bands out here in California, please let us know. ROCK ON! RIP RORY! Brian Lynch USA 28.4.2005 21:49:58 Binrah@gmail.com http:// Before two years ago, the only great blues guitarists I knew of either came from England, Texas, the Delta, or Chicago. I found a Rory Gallagher CD at my school's library, and suffice to say, I quickly found my ideas of what the Blues was, much less what it took to play it, were turned upside down! In the time since, Rory has become one of my favorite guitarists, and as soon as I can find a good book of RG tabs, who knows how much he'll influence my style in the next few years! Brian Canada 29.4.2005 16:0:42 sekiya@sugimotolaw.com http:// I was a teenager in the early 70's. Rory came to my hometown of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and gave a performance that remains one of the best rock concerts (I go for the music, not the hype) I have ever experienced. We were fortuate to witness the event right in front of the stage (I was about 15 feet from Rory all night)and recall how he enjoyed breathing deeply in the clouds of smoke that wafted up to him and then step back and blow us away with another unbelieveable riff. The Irish Tour album is one of the 10 albums I would want to have with me on a desert island. I was recently at a blues show where the performers (including Colin James, Colin Linden and David Gogo)performed "As the Crow Flies". The crowd loved their acoustic version (it was very good) and I thought if these people only had a chance to hear Rory's version, they would be instant converts. I am so thankful that we at least have his recordings to enjoy forever. Also, my thanks to Dave for this site. Kevin Murphy USA 29.4.2005 20:20:8 kjumurpy@comcast.net http:// As a college freshman in the US in 1977, I had already been exposed to many blues guitarists. Among my favorites were Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Walker, Albert King, B.B. King, and of course, Jimi Hendrix. My small college had a student-run radio station. One afternoon Rory's "Messin with the Kid" came over the station, and for the second time in my life I had to know who was playing it - at that moment! Fortunately, they announced it after the song and I was hooked! Unfortunately, I've only seen Rory on dvd and never "live". It seems that so often some of our heroes and most creative friends go before their time, but Rory's legacy remains with me today. My sister's husband and I recently went to a Rory tribute performance in Philly, and it was great! I have many Rory performances on CD, and I love all of them, but my favorite remains "Messin with the Kid". At 2:49 into this live recording, you hear Rory just delicately ringing some awesome soul from his guitar. He just says "yeah". That, my friends, is the sound of a musician who is sur- prising even himself. Awesome! leo Australia 29.4.2005 21:19:5 leo800800@hotmail.com http:// Papillon Argentina 2.5.2005 9:30:16 mercedesestigarribia@hotmail.com http:// I really love this best guitar player. Music is original and simply the best. Im not the same person after meet Rory. paul cartwright United Kingdom 2.5.2005 11:9:11 http:// rory stood for integrity and honesty with a no frills work ethic that is soreley missied in this day and age of hype sadly missed but not forgotten thanks to sites like this paul cartwright United Kingdom 2.5.2005 11:16:36 ratbag63@fsmail.net http:// looking forward to watching the Rory videos Jerry Lynch Ireland 3.5.2005 10:15:52 jerryallhours@yahoo.com http:// Rory remains the number 1 R & B guitarist the world has produced to this day. One thing that remains to bother me is that his work is not as acknoledged as the likes of Hendrix and Clapton. Respect and honour beedee United Kingdom 4.5.2005 13:44:24 bill_ditty@hotmail.com http:// this is an excellent site you have put together and a shrine to the ultimate blues guitarist. WELL DONE!!!! JF Caribbean 11.5.2005 20:39:32 clowd99@msn.com http:// Rory rules shaun kirkpatrick United Kingdom 12.5.2005 5:39:24 shaun_kirkpatrick@hotmail.com http://www.shaun_kirkpatrick.com When I was tour managing huge cornwell of the stranglers we did a gig in gampell in switzerland an open air festival. Rory was headlinning the saturday night. Anyway to cut a long story short he lost the volume knob of his beloved strat that night. Fortunately for me it flew of stage into the security area where I was watching so I picked it up. After the gig I went to see him, I asked how he was and he replied pissed off I told that f***in rodie to sort out my strat but Ive lost my volume knob, It's gone I've had it for forever at that moment I said "WHAT THIS VOLUME KNOB !!" he went crazy grabed me kissed me on the cheek my mate took a Photo. you can see it on my web site at www.shaun_kirkpatrick.com I loved that guy and his music still do regards shaun.k. paul briggs United Kingdom 19.5.2005 5:30:37 briggsntm@yaoo.com http:// Hi, I attended a Rory Gallagher concert in the Ulster Hall in the mid 70's. My favorite part of the night was watching the bass guitarist match Rory. It brought the house down. What a night. Oh to be a teenager again! Paul Briggs paul briggs United Kingdom 19.5.2005 5:31:36 briggsntm@yahoo.com http:// (Sorry, first one had incomplete email address) Hi, I attended a Rory Gallagher concert in the Ulster Hall in the mid 70's. My favorite part of the night was watching the bass guitarist match Rory. It brought the house down. What a night. Oh to be a teenager again! Paul Briggs Alex Spain 1.6.2005 12:15:19 alexmans@hotmail.com http://carfinance.atspace.com It is necessary, at you not bad it turns out to support your resource. On your site the pleasant atmosphere reigns. Big thanks! daryl ferrier United Kingdom 4.6.2005 12:45:22 darylferrier@gmail.com http:// love the man!!!!!!!!true hero saw him in edinburgh at the usher hall, the cavindish etc Joe Kerr Ireland 6.6.2005 3:18:41 joekerr123@hotmail.com http:// R Negron USA 8.6.2005 10:40:43 http://www.krnegron@yahoo.com I went to summer NAMM '04 and fell in love with the Rory strat that was on display there...I even took a photo with it! On the last day of the convention I paid it one last visit just before the Fender booth closed and saw someone playing it on his bended knee... I jokingly said out loud as I walked toward it, "Who's playing my strat!"... the guy looked over at me (although I wasn't sure if he heard me) and I caught a glimpse of his name tag and his face...it was ED KING, the man who played the solo on "SWEET HOME ALABAMA" ! He seemed to like it enough to spend a little time with it and when he was done I introduced myself as a HUGE fan and talked a bit with him and took a photo with him and his wife! He was a sweetheart of a guy and now that I own a Rory strat every time I look at it I think about Rory as well as that chance meeting with one of my heroes! On a side note, that guitar ended up be shipped to the guitar store that I love the most DRUM CITY/GUITARLAND! ... LONG LIVE RORY! Richard Nash United Kingdom 8.6.2005 11:28:10 richard.nash1@blueyonder.co.uk http:// Saw Rory at Swanage late October 1992. I got a superb seat 2 rows from the front. My wife was with me me and we had our first child Peter on 2nd November 10 weeks premature. Peter is now a guitarist in a band. I think that gig was the inluence. JIM BROWN United Kingdom 10.6.2005 12:34:5 jim.brown1@ntlworld.com http://ntlworld.com SAW RORY EVERY TIME HE PLAYED EAST MIDLANDS EVEN AT A SMALL PLACE CALLED THE BOAT CLUB IN NOTTINGHAM COULD HARDLY MOVE IN THE PLACE ENDED UP WET WITH SWEAT AS USUAL. THE BEST GUITARIST BAR NONE Daron Harvey United Kingdom 15.6.2005 0:4:37 daronharvey@hotmail.com NONE Hi there. I remember standing at the front at the Hammersmith Odeon some 20+ years ago. I cant remember the year, but I do remember looking at Rory's amp set-up... a single Marshall 50w 2x12 combo (miked up, of course!) Rory came on stage, plugged a curly lead into his guitar and the other end straight into the amp (no stomp boxes or FX)... and he ROCKED! I've still got a set of colour slides I took... some real good close-ups. Purely and simply, he still inspires me to pick up my guitar and play.... God bless you Mr Gallagher plus size United Kingdom 16.6.2005 10:46:46 clothing@gmail.com http://plus-size-clothing.atspace.com Quite good realization at your project. It is sincerely glad for webmaster. I and my friends from solar Florida too we read your site! neil roberts Europe 16.6.2005 11:9:54 boney@nrob1982.wanadoo.co.uk http:// Hi, First discovered Rory thanks to Against The Grain...which was loaned to a pal and I by a teacher, believe it or not. Been a fan ever since. Saw him live a couple of times. Apart from anything else, he was intrumental (no pun intended) in my 30-year love affair with the Fender Stratocaster. Have played many of his songs in pubs etc over the years....but never got even close to his mastery of the Strat. Then again, who has? dave todd United Kingdom 17.6.2005 22:56:15 dave.todd@intel.com http:// As a teenager in the 70's I first saw Rory with Taste play at the Green Playhousee in Glasgow in 1973. I have many of his albums over the years and now at the age of 50 , and on the 10th annivesary of his passing, my interest in my boyhood guitar hero has been rekindled. What a trully great & humble man Rory was , and as often happens in life, people don't recognise what we had with Rory until he has gone. Aaron Brown United Kingdom 18.6.2005 15:49:47 http:// the first gig i ever attended was rory at the ulster hall 1979 i have never ever seen or heard anything like that my introduction to the blues oh what a happy man bullfrog blues live in his adopted town when does it get better Kevin Jackson Ireland 19.6.2005 17:12:18 kevinsj@eircom.net http:// Strange as it may seem for someone from Ireland, I have only come to appreciate Rory's genius in recent years. His music was always there as a backdrop, but I wasn't ready for it. Rory always seemed a bit too foreign and exotic. Reading an interview with his brother a few years ago, it suddenly made sense why Rory seemed out of phase with what was happening on the Irish music scene during his own lifetime. From a very early age, Rory's musical reference points were more American than Irish. Now, I appreciate him as a genuine Irish bluesman. It is great to see sites like this keeping his memory alive. Thanks! john kerr Ireland 20.6.2005 7:13:45 info@suncustomleathers.com http://www.suncustomleathers.com First seen rory in ulster hall in 1984. It remains my favourite concert of all time for its pure energetic rocking. Rory seemed to keep on playing as long as there was someone calling for a song. i remember the show was recorded by ulster tele vision- UTV. unfortunately video recorders were not available then, I'd love to track the film down. thanks for makinfg your collections of videos available to us. take it easy John Littlejohn Australia 21.6.2005 6:17:36 Littlejohn67@hotmail.com http:// Hi I'm a big Rory Gallagher fan looking to try to play a tune or two. gerry gallagher United Kingdom 26.6.2005 4:58:4 ggallagher@supanet.com http:// I guess the name gives a hint at my life long interst & ,like Dave Todd in the guestbook,the anniversary of Rory's ascension into heaven has reawoken some very cherished emotions of "growing up together" I can't believe the amount of video footage you've amassed & in particular Montreux! When I've wallowed in the memories I'll come back in & share some moments!! Marilyn United Kingdom 26.6.2005 12:48:57 xxxbluewickedxxx@Aol.com http:// I saw him in a University in London in 1972 and I havent been the same since. I have all his CDs up til Fresh Evidence. No one can compare. I will be visiting Cork in the very near future. johnny k United Kingdom 2.7.2005 5:37:53 gill@lewer.com.uk http:// johnny k United Kingdom 2.7.2005 5:46:53 gill@lewer.com.uk http:// i saw the guy play 35times.the is,nt a musician around that can get near him johnny k United Kingdom 2.7.2005 5:52:41 gill@lewer.com.uk http:// look out for a band called jinn house.they play some good rory in their set and have written a song called"emerald ace" and bloody good it is to. Marilyn Clayton United Kingdom 4.7.2005 11:12:58 xxxbluewickedxxx@aol.com http:// Thank you so much for the footage of Rory. Haven't had time to watch it all the way through yet,as I've been away, but I'm away to watch it tonight. There must be a lot of appreciative fans of Rory that will be as pleased as I was when I watched it. I was only fortunate enough to see Rory live once in London in 1972, he was just so unbelievable I will never forget it. I have got most of his albums now on CD, as my vinyls are scratched to bits due to the amount of times they have been listened to. I am going to Cork in the near future to see the Rory memorabilia at the museum, which his brother is hoping to put on. I listen to him every day, and watch him most evenings on the DVDS I have recently purchased. I also went recently to see Raw Gallagher play live up here in the North of Scotland. And i am hopefully going to see Sinner Boy, the other tribute band very soon, which is great as these bands are keeping his music alive! Thank you so much once again and keep listening to Rory!! Margaret Gillespie Australia 6.7.2005 17:55:52 kempton7@bigpond.net.au http:// I saw Rory in Perth , Western Australia in the early '70s. I was very young. no older than 17, we had been listening to his LP's constantly, he was a real favourite and to get to see him was a dream for us all. I remember him in his trademark checked shirt and also remember how bloody HOT, it was, Rory was on fire and it feltike the Maj. was as well, no airconditioning, he was all we expected and more, arguably for his genre the best, he was and is the one and only Rory and was so lucky to see him. in my home town in his prime. Those were the days!!! john Greece 7.7.2005 1:51:2 iaggelop@yahoo.com hi from greece very nice site rorry is the BEST i always love him from the momment i heard him my best songs are moonchild, follow me, shadow play, philby, tatto lady, do you rea me, bad penny etc. if he ever played with deep purple (which are almost my favour group along with pink floyd) i believe that we would have also some more great historical records. i am sure he will play music with hendrix marley and others.... keep up the good work Teena lee jones United Kingdom 7.7.2005 15:49:40 http:// saw the man himself in Bournemouth approx year of 73 I hadnever heard about him but was asked to go to this concert by a currant boyfriend dint stay with him but i have stayed with rory gallagher ever since this guitarist still gives me goose pimples when i hear him play 'your town' he and always will be one of the greatest guuitarists the world has ever seen and i am proud that i can say that i have had the pleasure of seeing him.Rock on Rory, you were the best Neil Imrie United Kingdom 9.7.2005 11:4:22 bb@njjf.co.uk http://www.njjf.co.uk Great Rory Gallagher site! Andrew Olcott USA 11.7.2005 14:35:2 hartman643@bellnet.ca http://newport-news-community-civic-organization.plus.lowicz.pl/ i-566a1a7e07a459858f6afe380fb0d63b-i Very good work, nice webpage. SIMON JOHN FOY United Kingdom 14.7.2005 12:49:2 SIMONFOY@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK http:// DONT DRINK AND PLAY THE BLUES Kenny Gallagher USA 20.7.2005 17:55:47 optipoint1117@aol.com http:// Great sight!! I got turned on to RG from my high school guidance counsler. IRISH TOUR '74 was the record for me that changed everything. During my years at college at Ferris State in Michigan, I was on the entertainment commettee. This organization was resposible for bringing concerts to the campus. Each student was givin the opportunity to promate a show. I had my choice between Frank Zappa, Blue Oyster Cult or Rory. We booked Rory during the Calling Card tour. We had to convince people to check him out. Most people had never heard of the guy and I was catching hell for not booking the other bankable acts. I remember that Rory was the nicest Rock Star I ever met. And I met quite a few during my time at Ferris. Since we were a state college we couldn't honor certain conditions of the rider. 1 case Guiness, 1 Bottle of Irish whiskey. When the band got to the hall they were like ..."umm wheres the beer and whiskey. Donal was pissed. So I sent someone to Grunst Bros. party store to get some beer and whiskey. the moron comes back with Scotch Whiskey. To this day I remember Donal had the worst breath I ever encountered as he chewed my ass for this mix up. Anyway the hall was full and Rory tore it up. In the student newspaper the following week I was a freaking hero for bringing in someone who was great and walked the walk. Before the show, Rory said to me, Ok me namesake, please intoduce me as Chrysalis recording artist Rory Gallagher and his band. I think he was disappointed that i copped a Filmore Bill Graham tone when I did but two seconds later off he went. I can't remember the first song he played but I do recall this. During the show rory took off the guitar during a song and left it one the floor under lou's key board then started running around the stage and getting the crowd going while the band played on, after a while Gerry motioned to rory that it's time to put on his guitar. Rory was looking all over for it and looked into the now frenzyed audiance like where "did I leave it?" Everyone pointed and he takes off and sprints accross the stage and slides on his knees for about 20 feet picks up the guitar and on que back into the song. It was great. After the show the guy was spent and still met fans including my guidance counsalor backstage. Like an idiot I didn't have any photos made but he did sign a calling card promo photo. The whole band signed the "sinners and saints" Lp for me. rory asked me why I didn't bring the Irish Tour LP and I told him the the photo on S&S looked cooler. Little did I know that that record was a compulation LP so the record company could make some extra money. I could tell that they were a little pissed off that their old lable did that. I even got to hold that guitar in the dressing room. I commented that it was beat to shit and he said that they had been togeather a long time, I really enjoyed watching Rod play up close. The dude was so skinny but he could motor all night. What a great nite in 1976 for me. Jake USA 27.7.2005 15:44:46 highjj@hotmail.com Rory actually entered my life fairly recently. It was only two years ago that my girlfriend said "Here, you need to listen to this" as she handed me a copy of Wheels Within Wheels. Immediately I was smitten with, what I assumed was, simply a magnificent folk artist. Later she explained more of his style and lent me "Let's Go to Work" (the live box set). Let's just say that those albums were in nearly constant rotation for the next six months. Since then we've parted ways, but my near-obsession with the man has only grown. I now own all of his albums and two DVDs. What an amazing soul and what more perfect tools to express that soul that a Strat, a microphone and an audience? Johnny Kelly Ireland 27.7.2005 18:56:42 http:// I started listening to rory only a few months ago. I live about an hours drive from his home town in cork. Four of his guitars(inc. his sig. strat.) can be seen in the cork library.definetly worth a look. I also have a door in my house dedicated to rory. Hans Winkler Canada 27.7.2005 22:29:16 wink@mts.net http://www.mywinnipeg.com Hi, It was about 75'76' and Gory was coming to my hometown. Beging a young guitarist I was totally into his music so when the night before the concert the DJ on the readio said that Rory and his band were in town and out at a lounge with the promoter and others. I somehow, and I still don't know how but I know he was probably at the Hotel attched to the convention center he was playing . I went there, walked into the empty lounge except for a group in the back. Here was a large table with the bandmenbers and other all talking up a storm but off on the edge sat Rory quietly listening in. Shaking I sat down at the table next to Rory and so he turned to my direction looked at me and smiled and said Hi. We started talking about music and so he turned his chair around to me. The rest of the table were completely into their own little party and so it was just me and my hero. I was in heaven. I totally lost track of time but me must have talked for maybe 30 maybe 60 minutes. Everything you;ve ever heard of him is true. He was friendly, polite and interested in what I was doing! One first class guy who could be anyones best friend. He finally said that he wasn't feeling well and would pack it in for the night. We shaked hands and I asked him to sign sign something I remember scrambling to find something but he just cooly signed a coaster. I had that coaster laminated and kept it in my gig bag with my Strat but in (& I had some asshole break into my place and rip me off and take something I will never see again. I still love blues and Rory's music but now I'm 50 and play Jazz. Rory can't be replaced but now Pat Metheny is my hero. I should tell you abou the time 3 years ago I happened to be in Detroit the same night Pat was playing. Somehow I got a 13th row ticket hours before the show even thought the place was packed. It the end soemthing told me to stay and walk to the front and take pic's of the bandstand. When almost everyone had left Pat walks out on stage and starts talking to a few people I took a pic of him and me and as everyone tookoff it was was just Pat and me. We talked about guitars and like Rory he's a really approachable, real guy. after about an hour I felt like I should let him go even though he never gave the impression that he just wanted to retire. I said so long but spun arounfd and said, " I just want to say something". " if after all these years you still take the time to do this after a show....well that speaks volume about you. I hugh smile went across his face and he reached out and said "thanks Hans". I walked away shaking nedless to say I didn't sleep that night and spent the whole night practicing with my travel guitar and listen to Pat's music. Those are my two brushes with greatness. Thanks Hans PS I'd love to see a Rory video!!!!! Johnny Kelly Ireland 28.7.2005 14:7:52 http:// Would anyone agree with me when i say that either coming to my hometown or Philby are some of rorys best. E. Daams Netherlands 29.7.2005 2:55:16 http:// Rory On!!!! johnny Kelly Ireland 29.7.2005 14:37:50 http:// Since I started listening to i cannot get over the fact that he is not that popular in his home country or town, even though he played the first rockshow that cork had seen. definetly the greatest blues guitarist of all time Keith (CASS) Castley United Kingdom 1.8.2005 19:34:32 g0fdj@yahoo.co.uk http:// real good site my old friend rory would have had nothing but good things to say about it,good wishes to you from:::Keith (cass) castley....ex STATUS QUO road crew from 1972 to 1975 colie Ireland 5.8.2005 10:4:23 meloncolie03@hotmail.com nice site,he certainly was the best.also i think if they are puttin up a phil lynott statue,(i am a lizzy fan too) there should be a rory gallagher statue. any one up for puttin the plan forward??? Peter Ireland 7.8.2005 9:53:54 SgtPepper_891@msn.com http:// Tragically, guitarist and singer Rory Gallagher (March 2, 1948 - June 14, 1995), was taken from us far too early, and although he left an incredible legacy and body of work,his wonderful and unique presence is sorely missed on the performance circuit everywhere and by countless faithful fans throughout the world. Rory was a shy, simple soul, a man of few words but of amazing depth and integrity. He was a man who would never compromise his musical beliefs, direction, or what he believed to be right. A man who was a far better guitarist and who had a hell of a lot more talent than most of the people that have enjoyed more commercial success. tjasso kruize Netherlands 10.8.2005 5:25:12 tjasso@uwnet.nl http:// I haven been playing guitar all my life and Rory Gallagher was centainly one of my influences, because of his great talent for the blues and his versatility Paul Ford Ireland 12.8.2005 9:56:3 ford130@msn.com http:// Iv'e been listening to rory since I was 17. I am ashamed to say that I only saw him live twice.However, I am a true fan. I am in the process of trying to obtain footage of THE TASTE farewell concert which was recorded by ulster television in the early 70s.Having no luck so far but I won't give up. By the way I am from Londonderry where Rory's father lived. Keep up the good work. Hope to hear from you soon. All the best from Paul now 53yrs old Bazzer United Kingdom 13.8.2005 9:56:13 barrymc@abelgratis.co.uk I have been playing guitar for along time and a life long Rory fan.I used to play throughout the highlands of scotland.There was one time a group of lads took a dislike to us because we probaly a threat to them in that their girl friends looked a little interested.Anyway they were hostile all night until we opened the second set with a great Rory song "big guns" followed by "whats going on" and a million miles away.They loved it and could not get enough. After that we could do no wrong.Even the bad asses like Rory! Kenny Gallagher USA 15.8.2005 17:16:36 optipoint1117@aol.com http:// signed guest book.....please email so i may see the vidios office supply Russia 16.8.2005 7:13:8 office-supply@yahoo.com http://office-supply.mensk.us Summer on a court yard, the sun shines and on soul it is joyful, and you here are engaged in the Internet... ;-) raymond paul cullen United Kingdom 17.8.2005 11:45:6 raymond.cullen@ntlworld.com http:// rory ha yes i saw him many times,great guitar player,song writer and ,a great human being paul cartwright United Kingdom 19.8.2005 16:22:13 paul-cartwright-68@fsmail.net http:// to me rory was no nonsense no frills player who stayed true to his roots and never sold out. when you buy a rory cd you know it does exsactly what it says on the tin . but when you could do what rory did on the guitar why would anyone change it anyway .in interveiw footage he seememed to come across as humble and sincere,which is no mean feat when considering his talents.whilst there have been many great players over the years he seemed to be some one who you had to respect as he steered clear of the sex drugs and rock n roll bullshit that some of the others reveled in so if you can hear me respect rory! Jim B USA 24.8.2005 10:45:37 jbteck@mail.com http:// I discovered Rory Gallagher just a few years ago. As a guitar player, I am blown away. As of yesterday, I am going through the Taste recordings. Considering that taste's first album was in 1966, it is apparent to me that Rory predates many of my heros. From his style, I can hear the influence he had on Blackmore, Iommi, and Page. I wonder how I could have missed him this long and why he was not bigger than he is. Jim B USA 24.8.2005 10:46:2 jbtech@mail.com http:// I discovered Rory Gallagher just a few years ago. As a guitar player, I am blown away. As of yesterday, I am going through the Taste recordings. Considering that taste's first album was in 1966, it is apparent to me that Rory predates many of my heros. From his style, I can hear the influence he had on Blackmore, Iommi, and Page. I wonder how I could have missed him this long and why he was not bigger than he is. nigel mcneilly United Kingdom 25.8.2005 13:10:32 nigel_mcneilly@hotmail.com http:// live in europe is my favourite album. i never saw rory play and certainly never met him but his playing is viruoso in any language. the bbc ran a radio documentary on rory this year - touching Mark Ballagh Australia 26.8.2005 20:37:9 markballagh@bigpond.com http:// So, so much to say. "a million miles away" and still grieving. Bill JOHNSTON USA 27.8.2005 2:15:6 BJ85234@COX.NET http:// I was born in 1950. I livedfor music,rock and roll. A friend asked me to listen to rory , it was Blueprint.I was blown away.I live in Phoenix Az. I have seen Rory many times,even shook his hand . Im not one to get star struck , but I can truley say it was a moment.One morning I was sitting at my dinning table humming a rory tune ,not that I did this much.I opened up my newspaper to read RORY GALLLAGHER DEAD. A chill went thru me , as I was humming his tune. There will never be another like him . I will always miss him.I will always listen to him. ALWAYS!!!! tony Australia 27.8.2005 5:24:12 okeofrisingdamp@yahoo.com I am a big fan of rory. I saw him in Melbourne in the 80's and he gave 8 encore's. I have been influenced by his style and attitude to his music. I currently play lead guitar in a blues band and incorporate slide.Thanks. Ronaldo Silva Brazil 11.9.2005 6:33:20 ronysilva@hotmail.com http:// At first,excuse me for my english,it's bad,but i will try say how much i'm a Rory admirer. Since mid seventies i lis ten him,in a old radio AM wave program,don't stopped like his playing.It's fantastic. I'm 47 and my older son,19 years and likes Rory too!!! Many thanks to you,to Rory's Family and very,very good wishes!!! Steve R USA 13.9.2005 13:44:10 baliman1@earthlink.net http:// First heard of Rory in the early 70's... Melody Maker's poll had Rory as the best guitarist. I took notice because he beat out Clapton, Page, EVERYBODY ! Skip a few years and I'm at a party at some crash pad and a guy changes the albums and I hear playing I've never heard before. I get up to look at the artist and it's RORY GALLAGHER's Blueprint "Walk on Hot Coals". I write down his name on a little piece of paper that I still have. In August'74, I finally see Rory live at the Joint in the Woods in Parsippany,NJ. It's kinda funny but flash ahead 11 years ( and 1000's of concerts) and a fan at My Fathers Place in NYC shouts out "Joint in the Woods" to an older Rory who replies "Parsippany, NJ" What an amazing memory ! What an amazing musician... and what a decent human being Rory was. keith lyons Ireland 15.9.2005 11:58:55 keithjlyons@hotmail.com http:// rory out shnes all other guitarist, u name em rory is better, hendrix isn,t a patch on him, 4 1 hendrix had no sence of melodey n he couldn rite a good song nor could he sing rory rules, n my tanks 2 dis web page its great keith lyons Ireland 15.9.2005 12:11:31 keithjlyons@hotmail.com http:// i'm only 16 n i never got 2 c rory, how i wish i did, hes great n can some 1 pls help me wit tabs 4 messin wit de kid from de irish tour ablum, whos dat commin, she moved through de fair well an rory u can plz........plz email me Michael Johnson USA 17.9.2005 9:21:17 enochwasnot@hotmail.com http:// I attended the show at the shrine auditorium on June 6 76 after the show My brother Carl and roomate Mario waited outside the stage exit for quite soom time just waiting to see Rory. Many people left but no offers to enter where givin. And then it happened, Rory can through the door We talked for about thirty minutesandf I picked his brain about his unique style.He has been my one of my most influential guitar players since I first picked up the instermint.Mario my then roomate had a coctail ring shaped like a FROG with two GREEN emeralds for eyes that he gave to Rory that night (we where talking about "bullfrog blues" which he played that night and it seemed fitting that He should have it)I will never forget that night and what a great guy Rory was.I often wonder what became of the ring and if anybody knows somthing of it if they could respond to it.The ring was one of a kind that his father had coustom made down at the jewerly market in L.A. This is a great websight and I will add it to my favorites rory bennett Ireland 18.9.2005 8:42:23 celtic_67_ie@yahoo.com http:// well i am called after the legend and i NEED to show all my foreign friends the legend that is RORY GALLAGER chhers keep up the good work bConway Ireland 24.9.2005 13:16:29 bottleneck59@hotmail.com google rory what a fellow, a guitarist, musician and lover of the originals Always showed others his tricks when they asked after shows Truely one of the greatest slide guitarists. An inspiration to keep plugging away at the guitar. My old man seen him in belfast with taste. Rory could play the guitar like no other. Rock n Roll people cc Ireland 24.9.2005 13:17:35 bottleneck96@hotmail.com google rory what a fellow, a guitarist, musician and lover of the originals Always showed others his tricks when they asked after shows Truely one of the greatest slide guitarists. An inspiration to keep plugging away at the guitar. My old man seen him in belfast with taste. Rory could play the guitar like no other. Rock n Roll people joe o hanlon Ireland 30.9.2005 7:24:6 joeohanlon@hotmail.com http:// ive been a rory fan since i was about ten, im 39 now and i still love him and his music. i play guitar in a band called mid life crisis and my bass player cries when i sing overnight bag or i wonder who as he says i sound just like rory, joe. joe o hanlon Ireland 30.9.2005 7:27:9 joeohanlon@hotmail.com http:// great site. Tim Lennox USA 30.9.2005 19:21:4 TLennox@comcast.net http:// The first time I saw Rory in concert was around 1974. He was the back-up band at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby Pennsylvania.I was simple amazed by his guitar skills! My friend's were not very articulate or knowledgable as we were only 15 years old! I said to my friends after the show, " I got to get some of his records" They thought I was nuts! Now I am forty-six and I named my youngest son after Rory! The were both born on 3/2. My boy has red firey hair and is full of energy and maddness! He really is high strung! He is also short for his age.. Anyway, I did get my friends to admit after collecting most of his recordings, that he is probably one of the best blues & rock guitar players they ever heard! I still listen to his records of Taste, Live In Ireland quite often. The man is still way ahead of his time and I am a believer in Karma and I think one day my Son will be a great manic guitarist like Rory was! If not, he can tell his friends that he is named after his DADS favorite musician! That's my story and I am still in my opinion, one of the best a picking out great guitarist! There are many, but none touched me the way Rory Gallagher did the few times I saw him in concert! The was a band called MAN that was really good too. At the time, 1973 when I saw them in concert, they also had a great guitarist. Unfortnately, the people who attended this concert thought that the main act Hawkwind was going to be better and booed them of stage! People are such followers! They are very good and I said to my friends at that time the same. They did not really care for them until I got a few of their records! I still listen to them as well! Rory will live on through people like US who really know music! Turn it UP!! tim lennox 1-267-446-6845 phone (cell) If you really like Rory as much as I do, give me a call or send me one of your stories! I know he had problems, but he is not the only one! I can tell you stories of my life and families life that would make you think twice about your great life! david kay United Kingdom 2.10.2005 7:1:40 dean_martin_2005@hotmail.co.uk http://google saw rory once at the edinburgh playhouse in 1980, absolutely awesome! Mark Corless Canada 9.10.2005 10:19:10 mark-corless@hotmail.com http:// nice site i like the tabs helps me alot. TERRY HANLEY USA 18.10.2005 5:53:56 PUCKBOY99@HOTMAIL.COM http:// GREAT SITE DAVE...LONG OVERDUE TRIBUTE FOR RORY!!! R REED USA 20.10.2005 20:30:30 thereedsare@sbcglobal.net http://same my rory story, is watching a young irishman, 1978, blazing guitar AT WINTERLAND SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA ,RORY made an impression on me that night,that has made a life--long love of his style and grace PEACE VETTERS MARC Belgium 21.10.2005 11:58:48 MARC.VETTERS@PANDORA.BE http:// Must have been in the early 80's ,heard for the first time Rory playing Pistol slapper blues in my favorite pub ,,den Tower'' Seen Rory once in AB in Brussels, nov. 1994 . I now play some of his work to on guitar ,, pistol slapper blues ,, I'l think I'v got the Roryvirus . And it will never go away ............. Vitor M T Arraiano Portugal 26.10.2005 9:52:26 varraiano1@mmm.com http:// I'm an unconditional fan of Rory as the most talented rocker and blues man of history. SRV could be one that touches him the most in what concerns guitar playing and feeling. Nevertheless, you can only find those GREAT and MELODIC guitar licks through Rory's fingers and his beat and blessed Statocaster. I've started to like him in the early '70s when I bought everything I could in vinyl LPs (I had a band then and used to play some of those most easy (?) tracks). Now I'm refurbishing my music lounge with the old stuff in new CDs and DVDs packages. And I'm loving it. Have several CD's in my car, all about blues and classic rock. Quite a few of them are from Rory's discography and even if my wife and son would like to ear rubish music instead, when they ear Rory they keep their mouth shut (!). Hail Rory! As someone said and wrote one day: "you really had the blues on you". They also said that you didn't consider yourself as much as you should and that you didn't understood the impact your playing and music was having on us, poor mortals. Perhaps they're right, but some of us did. We understood every single note you picked from you guitar. We humbly thank you. Dave Morrison USA 27.10.2005 6:38:45 writer_rocker@yahoo.com http://www.dave--morrison.com Thanks so much for maintianing this site - I would love to see some video. I discovered Rory on In Concert, or possibly Midnight Special, two concert shows from my youth. Not only did I love his playing, I loved his wildly energetic performances, and his down-to-earth manner. I saw him open up for Dave Mason in the Boston Music Hall in '78 or so - awesome. We left after Rory's set - nothing could match it. Thanks again. DM guy United Kingdom 29.10.2005 2:48:8 guyzedman@aol.com http:// finest guitar player ever,,great man,,great music,,long live the king of strats JebusPaul Ireland 30.10.2005 5:56:35 revengeofthegreeneyedmonster@hotmail.com http:// I only started listening to Rory Gallagher a couple of months ago. Listening to him has completely changed the way I look at the guitar. Previously my main influences had been Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I myself am Irish, and have just about finished growing up near(ish) to where Rory grew up (I'm eighteen, and have just moved out of the house). I now recognise that there is an Irish identity that can be incorporated into the blues, and it is one that I should wear on my sleeve. Ray Hawkins Sweden 30.10.2005 7:21:25 http:// One of the best "rock" BLUES guitarists ever. Note: Taste - Live at the Isle of Wight. I've had his LP's for years + years and continue to be inspirerd by Rory's genius. mimi France 2.11.2005 7:30:33 michel.guerdin@numericable.fr http:// What i can say about Mr Gallagher .... He is one of the most important Blues & Rock guitar he will always give me a lot of thrill ,sometime when i listen some song on my CD player , i nearly cry ,'cause the emotion he give to me . I think he wasn't a Rock star and i think it's good ,i don't think Rory want to be a Rock star , just a man a great guitar player which gave to all his fan his soul & energy . Thanks Mr Rory Gallagher Michel from France Mike Palmer United Kingdom 4.11.2005 10:54:17 michael.palmer@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk Only recently discovered Rory Gallagher at the age of 43. Have always liked blues / rock music and was blown away when I bought the Irish Tour CD. matt USA 5.11.2005 17:51:33 mcas108@aol.com My friend told me about this guy named Rory Gallagher i bought big guns and wheels within wheels best guitarist there is period. Found this site looking for tabs to Bad Penny found videos instead Paul Moon United Kingdom 6.11.2005 11:41:34 pwmoon@hotmail.com http:// I was made aware of Rory by one of his friends Gary Pickford-Hopkins whilst holidaying in Cork 2 years ago. I immediately loved his music and have played it loads since. I was lucky or enough to visit his grave and given an inside story to his life by his cousin. I only wish I had seen him play live... Thanks to all those who keep his memory alive. Paul jocarelo Portugal 6.11.2005 17:45:38 jocarelo@gmail.com http:// very good site whith useful information,about RORY. thank you,very good work.RORY GALLAGHER forever. mark hawks USA 7.11.2005 22:32:59 mvzar2001@yahoo.com http:// I first saw Rory in 1976-77 in Youngstown Oh. We got there early and could hear music inside. We went to the side door and it was open so we walked in and watched Rory do the sound check. It was awesome.I saw him about 6 or 7 more times and own every album er CD david goray USA 12.11.2005 15:10:45 davidgoray@sbcgobal.net http:// He inspired me i like to play and drink too john fraser United Kingdom 13.11.2005 6:41:50 j.fraser90@ntlworld.com http:// i first saw rory gallagher in early 80s i just bought stage struck watch him in southampton he blew me away it was magic he was greatest gutarist i have ever seen i bough every record since then and before and i love irish tour when he was in southampton he came in the pub next to the gaumont wher he was playing what man he was he was like a god to me David Godward USA 13.11.2005 12:50:16 dcgodward@yahoo.com or Godwa5 at aol.com (temporary) http:// Hi all. I saw Rory in 1978 or 1979 in Hollywood California at the Roxy(?). As I remember it was a fairly small venue. I sat at a small table near the front of the stage. Rory entered just before the show and walker right past me, wearing his jeans and blue jean jacket and red flannel shirt. The crowd was fairly quiet but not for long. Rory exploded with his hits and the crowd went crazy. I remember that he used a Budwieser bottle as a slide for his electric guitar for 2 songs and the people could not believe it. I would like to find out the exact dates of the show that I went to. I am looking for some photos that I took at the concert. I wish I had a video, of course, but some memories still remain. Some people said "why would you want to see the same show 3 days in a row?". I said because that it was RORY GALLAGHER! Above all I think that Rory was a very nice, sincere person and I envy anyone that had a chance to know him. I wanted to see him again in the mid 1990's but was not able to go. I was very dissapointed but even more dissapointed at Rory's passing. I appreciate the web site and the effort of all the fans. Rory On! Paul Donnellan Ireland 15.11.2005 16:17:0 paul.donnellan2@ntlworld.com http:// Ive been a fan of rory all my life, I grew up in Dublin and used to see rory in the boxing sradium in south circular road when he did the gigs at christmas time. The concerts were amaz ing' what a talent. I am still listening and dancing to his to his music music. Ive just been to Dublin recently and picked up some more of his albums,Calling Card,Tatoo Lady, and the remastered Big Guns, World class. I have also seen him play at the macro om festival in co Cork.I was shoked to read about his death in 1995,bless you rory,thanks for the wonderful music you have left us with Ray Cadorette USA 16.11.2005 19:5:47 Shinnecocklight@yahoo.com http:// Found the site through Picsearch. Great site, thx. I've been a fan of Rory's since about 1970. My wife, Rose is from Newcastle, Co. Down, No.Ireland. That's where I was first introduced to Rory's Taste. I've been an avid fan since. I'm only sorry to say I've never seen him perform Live! I did make it to Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal this year for the International Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival 2005. There I also got to meet Gerry McAvoy along with the Band Of Friends. I also met Donal Gallagher at the official dedication of the Main Theatre at Abby Centre being renamed "Rory Gallagher Theatre" I had broken my ankle just days before (but, wouldn't let that hold me back from attending the Festival). Even had Donel, Gerry, and many others sign the cast. Great time!! I also got to meet one of my newer favorite groups, "Barry McCabe Band" Thanx again- Peace and cheers, Ray dave gaviota USA 17.11.2005 18:2:34 dave@dave.com http:// Cleared guestbook of spam today! Chuck Arthur USA 28.11.2005 15:12:11 chuckart531@charter.net http:// I grew up in Sheffield, AL in NW corner of Alabama. At age 15 in 1974 I caught Rory on Don Kirshner's rock concert and was blown away. I think they played Cradle Rock & Tatood Lady. A friend had the "Tatoo" 8-track, and I bought Irish Tour '74. That was about all I had heard of Rory. He sort of faded away as far as I knew. Well, about 2 years ago I saw the 'Blueprint', Tatoo, and Jinx CD's in a music store in Birmingham, AL where I now live. I bought all 3 and listened. Then I saw and bought Fresh Evidence in the used cd bin. Of course they all were great. I looked up Rory on the internet and discovered all the albums he had done. I went to CD Now, and ordered all of his albums, including the Best of Taste, and BBC Sessions. It is incredible how good they all are. I tried to burn a 'best of' but it took about 6 cd's worth because every song is so good its hard to pick out the best ones. I've always liked rock and roll and blues, and Rory fits the bill for both. He is probably the best ever when combining song writing, guitar playing talent and style of music, as well as range and versatility. It was awesome rediscovering this great artist. I try to turn as many as I can on to Rory, or get them reaquainted with how great he really was. Chuck Arthur - Birmingham, Alabama Vandamme jean Belgium 1.12.2005 6:4:44 b014192@pandora.be http:// I'am looking for songs en information how to play it. I have a few songs in tablature par example :Unmilitary twostep and a few others. I like too watch youre streamings because i'am interested and admire the master guitarist. Sincere greetings and thank you, Jean Vandamme Heistraten 20 2230 Herselt Belgium. Vandamme jean Belgium 1.12.2005 6:6:31 b014192@pandora.be http:// Kerrin Pointer United Kingdom 1.12.2005 10:14:53 mrsheen118@hotmail.com http:// Hello to all my fellow rory gallagher fans. I am 17 years old and come from Preston in the U.K. I became aware of rory's music when I began learning the guitar, however i didnt really take much notice. In the past 5 years, I have become HEAVILY influenced on my guitar playing by the likes of such greats as jimi hendirx,joe satriani, clapton, jeff beck,jimmy page, jj cale, stevie ray vaughn and countless others. Rory gallagher however, had his own unique sound which made me obsessive with his music. Unfortunately, being at the age I am, I seem to be alone in the liking of great bands and guitarists. I continue to learn from rorys music, as I used to from my guitar teacher (who used to tour with rory and was taught how to play slide guitar by rory himself!. The only regret in my life is not living through the 60's through till present day, I have missed my chance of going to see any decent players live. I have no doubt that rory, and many other greats will live on through the small handfull of younger generations today, especially me. Thanks for reading. -Kerrin Hubie USA 4.12.2005 6:54:39 hubie48@comcast.net http:// I was lucky enough to see Rory twice! At Roberts Memorial Collseum in Evansville Indiana. Rory opened the show for Rush. This was the second time I had seen him, and by far a much larger venue. Of course I was blown away by his talent, and very much wanted to meet him. When Rush took the stage, I figured now was my chance. I climbed the aisle to the top of the arena, and worked myself around to behind the stage. I descended and took the hallway where the bands walked off. I could see Rory and a few other people sitting at a table. I had never done anything like this in my life! I got to about fifty feet from the table when a security guard stopped me to ask for my credential. Damn, foiled again! I always think about Rory during the Holidays, His music means so much to Me. I still saddened by his death, but give thanks that He left us all a great body of work. Happy Holidays to all Rory fans. Vandamme jean Belgium 7.12.2005 6:34:3 b014192@pandora.be http:// Send me please the location of Rory's streaming video's graham derrick Brazil 11.12.2005 7:20:6 grahamderrick@fsmail.net http://cardiff amazing man make gutar talk graham derrick United Kingdom 11.12.2005 7:22:0 grahamderrick@fsmail.net http://cardiff amazing man make gutar talk john Ireland 12.12.2005 16:7:4 jhealy001@eircom.net http:// True genius - sadly missed Dave USA 14.12.2005 13:51:3 Dave@Dave.com http:// Cleared Guestbook today of 8 new bogus spam entries since November 17, 2005. Keith Miles United Kingdom 16.12.2005 12:45:3 Mlkei7@aol.com http:// Been a fan since 1970 (saw Taste at the I.O.W.). Saw him some fifteen times thereafter, last time in 1990 or 91. I'm not quite sure. Recently updated my collection having had all the vinyls and half a dozen Cd's.I'm now skint!Just found this site from links in "The Loop". ian United Kingdom 22.12.2005 14:30:28 gillbox@hotmail.com http:// ssaw rory many years ago at taunton odeon somerset england \(awesome!!!!! Fabricio Campregher Brazil 23.12.2005 8:27:1 campregh@tupy.com.br http:// Rory is fantastic....guitar master!!! Congratulations for your web site about Rory Gallagher... Lori Ruiz USA 31.12.2005 11:53:30 http:// Someone told me about Rory Gallagher. I checked out his music and love it. I'm only 15 and been playing guitar for only a year now. It makes me sad that I'll never be able to attend a live performance of his. I wish he hadn't died. lenny Widener USA 2.1.2006 19:6:51 lenny@stealinthunder.com http://www.stealinthunder.com I first came across Rory at the age of 12 in the hills of Ky of all places. I was at a flea market and found his first lp with Norman Invasion on it. I begged my Mom to buy it and Ive been a fan ever since. Wes Mosley USA 7.1.2006 21:11:6 bytor_thegreat@yahoo.com http:// It all started about three years ago when i was 13, back when me and my guitar were just gettin to know each other. me and my dad walked into the local guitar center and at the time they were haveing alot of guests to the place so i drug my dad down to the store to see a blues musician by the name of buddy guy. he was great he played everything from well everything. he'd play a song and then stop and answer questions it was realy like a workshop, but anyways, he grabs a 12 string guitar and starts playin out on the western plain. rite off the bat i was intreeged. after he finished the song he said the person who wrote that was huddie ledbetter.so i instantly memorized that name then he said though thats the man that wrote it, the better arangement goes to rory gallagher so i also memorized that name. then after getting an autograph and meeting buddy i went home and looked up those musicians i was instantly in love. all i ever wanted to do scince then is be rory. and that journy has led too long hair and blues music so i guees i have buddy to thank for my rory expereice Carolyn USA 7.1.2006 22:27:26 onePhatLady@aol.com [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/annamay/Rory%20Ga I discovered Rory on a freinds advice on a Zeppelin message board. in earlier years I heard Rory on the radio but had no Idea who he was then. Now I am a rory fanatic!! Phil Scott Australia 10.1.2006 22:11:59 philip_scott63@hotmail.com http:// I first saw Rory live in Christchurch New Zealand on his 1980 tour. I had only heard of him for the first time about 2 weeks before this when I saw a clip of him playing "Sshadow Play" at the Montreux Jazz Festival. I was hooked - completely! I feel in love with his style instantly and he still remains one of my all time favourite musicians and I still listen very regularly to his music- especially the live albums. The concert where I saw him in New Zealand was the best gig I have ever been to and I still have very fond and vivid memories of it. I was only a teenager at the time, and the stage was quite high (6 foot above ground level). I spent the first half of the gig pulling myself up and supporting my body weight with my arms on the edge of the stage. About half way through a girl near me actually climbed up and sat on the edge of the stage. I thought great idea and did likewise! Within about 10 minutes there were probably about 50 or so of us up there and Rory was going off, having a ball. It had become like a small venue gig instead of 4000 people!! After a while a couple of the roadies/security guys came out to chase us all off the stage, but Rory wouldn't let them. He was really into what was happening. And that is how I remember him - he loved his music, live in concert he was unequalled, and he really showed love and appreciation to his fans. Phil Scott Australia 10.1.2006 22:16:40 philip_scott63@hotmail.com http:// I first saw Rory live in Christchurch New Zealand on his 1980 tour. I had only heard of him for the first time about 2 weeks before this when I saw a clip of him playing "Shadow Play" at the Montreux Jazz Festival. I was hooked - completely! I fell in love with his style instantly and he still remains one of my all time favourite musicians and I still listen very regularly to his music- especially the live albums. The concert where I saw him in New Zealand was the best gig I have ever been to and I still have very fond and vivid memories of it. I was only a teenager at the time, and the stage was quite high (6 foot above ground level). I spent the first half of the gig pulling myself up and supporting my body weight with my arms on the edge of the stage. About half way through a girl near me actually climbed up and sat on the edge of the stage. I thought great idea and did likewise! Within about 10 minutes there were probably about 50 or so of us up there and Rory was going off, having a ball. It had become like a small venue gig instead of 4000 people!! After a while a couple of the roadies/security guys came out to chase us all off the stage, but Rory wouldn't let them. He was really into what was happening. And that is how I remember him - he loved his music, live in concert he was unequalled, and he really showed love and appreciation to his fans. Alex Trenkenschuh Germany 13.1.2006 8:54:34 the-phonez@web.de http:// A freind of me, wo gives me a lot of tips how to play the guitar , his name is frank. He shows me always a lot of music and when i went home, he give me sometimes some cds. Music like: Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Doors. One evening i asked for some blus music and he give me in my hand: Rory Gallagher-Irish Tour! I sat in the bus on my way to home and put the cd in my discman.It was incredeble! Since there is Rory my faforite musicain, my most loved songs are: Tatood Laydy, A Million Miles Away and Moonchild. erik de jong Netherlands 19.1.2006 13:9:3 erikenkrijnadejong@hetnet.nl http:// I'd like to see some rory video's Daniel USA 23.1.2006 17:24:38 dans@conaudi.com http:// I only saw Rory once on TV, and he was the last act. Lee Michaels was the first act. Rory blew everybody away. RANDALL ALLAN MOSLEY USA 27.1.2006 19:53:13 ky_smartz_51@bellsouth.net http:// SAW RORY GALLAGHER AT THE 1978 "EASTWOOD PARK CONCERT" IN DAYTON OHIO..LIST OF BANDS WAS AEROSMITH,,RICK DERRINGER,,TED NUGENT,,,RORY GALLAGHER WAS UP 1ST ..I WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STAGE AS ALWAYS SINCE I STARTED PLAYING AT AGE 8 AND WAS NOW 20..NEVER HAD HEARD OF RORY BUT..WITH AMERICA BEING FULL OF BANDS MAKING RECORDS FROM BLACK SABBATH TO ZZTOP TO ROBIN TROWER TO WISHBONE ASH YOU HAD A LOT OF NAMES ON RADIO WTUE 105 DAYTON FM RADIO...CAN RORY GALAAGHER PLAY A STRATOCASTER ?? WELL I AD SEEN ROBIN TROWER AT DAYTONS HARA ARENA APRIL 25TH 1975 WHICH WAS MY 1ST CONCERT EVER AND RORY JUST SMOKED THE "PEDAL STOMPING DAYLIGHTS" OUT OF MR. ROBIN T'S SHOW.. ROBIN TROWER PLAYED DAYTONS HARA ARENA 1 TIME ONLY..HE NEVER RETURNED AND I KNOW WHY..I WAS THERE..A KID ON THE FLOOR HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER IN MID-SOLO WITH A FRISBEE..MR. TROWERS HEAD WAS THRON BACK..EYES CLOSED..DRIPPING SWEAT..IN A TRANCE BECAUSE IT TOOK HIM 6 SECONDS TO RESPOND TO THE BLOW..& WHEN HE CAME OUT OF THAT TRANCE..HE WALKED OFF STAGE..FACE LOOKED READY TO KILL..HE RETURNED SMILING AND PLAYED ..NOW RORY GALLAGHER HANDLED HIS "FRISBEE ATTACKER" DIFFERENTLY...I WAS ONCE AGAIN UP FRONT OF STAGE WHEN A FRISBEE WAS HURLED AT RORY'S DRUMMERS CYMBALS,,AND IT WAS DEAD ON THE MONEY GONNA HIT THE DRUMS TOO..I WAS RIGHT THERE..JUST ABOUT 10 YARDS FROM THE STAGE AND RORY GALLAGHER ,,IN MID-SOLO RAN AT THE SAILING PLASTIC DISC,,JUMPED IN HIS CHUCK TAYLOR CONVERSE TENNIS SHOES..KICKED THE FRISBEE DEAD CENTER FROM U N D E R N E A T H IT ..AND SIMPLY CAUSED IT TO FLY 4 FEET OVER THE DRUMMERS HEAD..STILL FLYING STRAIGHT AND LEVEL...A SMOOTER , COOLER , SMOOTHER REACTION TO A "FRISBEE ATTACK" UPON THE BAND I HAVE NEVER SEEN..TO THIS DAY AFTER SEEING ALL THE GREAT BANDS (up front of course) FROM DAYTONS HARA ARENA..TO BILOXI 'S CENTRODOME,,TO BATON ROUGE'S STADIUM WHERE ZZTOP ROCKED IN THE NEW YEARS IN 1983 DURING A 3 DAY TOUR OF THE GULF OVER THAT NEW YEARS WEEKEND.. I HAVE YET TO SEE ANYONE BEAT RORY'S MOVES WHEN PLAYING..LIKE A "KARATE KID" WITH A STRATOCASTER AS "WEAPON"... IF HE WASN'T INTO "MARTIAL ARTS" HE COULD SURE HAVE FOOLED PEOPLE INTO THINKING HE WAS ..THAT KICK HE GAVE WAS "C O N T R O L L E D "...DIDN'T MISS A LICK ON THAT STRAT..NOT 1/4 OF A NOTE OFF-BEAT..WAS PLAYING WHEN HE RAN AT THE FRISBEE,,,WAS PLAYING WHEN HE JUMPED INTO THE AIR TO KICK THE FRISBEE AS BOTH FEET LEFT THE GROUND AND WAS PLAYING WHEN HE LANDED AND HE DIDNT EVEN LOOK OVER HIS SHOULDER TO SEE WHERE IT WENT..KEPT RIGHT ON ROCKIN..THATS BAD MAN,,UNBEATABLE. I WAS AT A USED RECORDS STORE IN SPRINGFIELD OHIO THE NEXT WEEK AND SAW A COPY OF HIS "TAKE IT EASY BABY" LP AND I BOUGHT IT..I STILL HAVE IT TO THIS DAY..LEARNED HOW TO PLAY THE SONG.." TAKE IT EASY BABY"..USED TO SING IT IN MY GIRLFRIENDS EAR...IT WORKED..EVERYTIME. NOT 1 WORD OF THIS IS MADE UP..GLAD I GOOGLED " RORY GALLAGHER"..YESTERDAY. ONCE AGAIN INSPIRED TO TRY AND PLAY AGAIN. Hans van Kronenberg Netherlands 28.1.2006 7:16:3 h.van.kronenberg@home.nl http:// A huge Rory-fan since 1971, saw him perform live six times in the Netherlands, from 1972 to 1995. Bought all his vinyl records, cd's, videos and dvd's, and am always looking for unknown material. As a songwriter and performer Rory always was pure and honest. He wasn't in the business for the money, but for the music only, with much respect for his colleagues and fans. Therefore he deserves our respect. Kevin Gallagher USA 29.1.2006 17:56:33 omegaguitars@hotmail.com http:// Kevin Gallagher USA 29.1.2006 18:10:41 omegaguitars@hotmail.com http:// I've been a fan of Rory and other European blues players since the late sixties, but he was, by far, my favorite. His passion and personalty became obvious to me when I had a great opportunity to meet him for a short visit in 1990 or 1991. I'm sorry but I really don't remember the exact date of the visit to my shop by him and a mutual friend, Ted Anderson who was born and raised in Dublin. I was building custom electric and acoustic guitars and Ted had purchased a few by commission from me and rory had commented that liked the neck on a Strat style piece that I'd built. Ted suggested that they take a detour to swing into my shop for a quick visit and to take a look at the latest guitar he had commissioned from me...a Tele style with nicely quilted Maple top plate. Rory was quiet and very humble for such an icon in the music industry and struck me as a genuinely soft spoken guy. He made a few gracious comments about an OM sized acoustic that I had in my shop for customer demos and I offered to give it to him as a gift since I was a long time fan and would have been honored to have him take it home. He graciously refused to take it as a gift, but did say that if he were looking for an acoustic piece, he would have taken me up on the offer. Flattering enough from such a humble and talented guy. the visit lasted all of thirty minutes before they headed out to get back to wherever it was Rory needed to be. I still don't know to this day if he was doing shows in New York or possibly up at Toad's in New Haven Area, but it was a highlight of my career as a luthier and my only regret is that we didn't take aminute to have a snapsot or two taken of Ted, Rory and I together in my small shop. I've had lots of visits from famous players over the years and don't make it a habit of asking them to stand still for a photo, but I really wish I had with rory since he and my good friend Ted have both left us for higher ground. I miss them both and think about them often, Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars Saylorsburg, PA USA Patrik Hammond Ireland 9.1.2006 13:25:10 http://www.patrikmusic.tk Im from the same town rory grew up in, cork, i was born in the country though, living up in the city now, town, so i get to see the same things he saw everyday, and am inspired equally. Rory was introduced to me by the coolest mum in the world :) And when i heard this guy was from cork!!! I never got to see rory, but came close when i was just a kid, as he was playing around 93/94, think it was in the city, unfortunately me mam got sick :D so we couldnt go, but at least i have irish tour to show me just how huge and important he was and should still be to this country. Brenden USA 4.2.2006 15:6:34 nolander12000@yahoo.com http://www.myspace.com/schultzygetstheblues For as long as i have played guitar, i have been drawn to the musicians whose music is fueled by their passion and emotion, and in search of such musicians i have always seen the name "Rory Gallagher." Finally, one night,i got online and looked up his official webpage page to listen to some sound clips. As i had already read everywhere esle, Rory's forte was live playing, and the best recorded display of his live presence was his "Irsih Tuor" cd/dvd. I clicked it to listen to some suond bites, adn the first of Rory's songs I ever heard became "A Million Miles." Need I say more. I was hooked. I listened to every sample on the website at twice (probably twenty for "A Million Miles Away"), and when i was done, it still wasn't enough. I started checking all of the local music stores for his music, as well as any place i went on any trips or such. As work, and then later school, started to pick up again, i got too wrapped up in work and lost track of many of my more important persuits, including that of Rory's amazing music. Finally, a few weeks ago, I got an urge to return to my search, and over much contemplation over which album to get, I special ordered "tattoo." It's one of the best decisions i have ever made. It gets better and better every time I listen to it. I've actually going to sleep to that cd every night since i've had. I can't wait to save up a little and get "Calling Card," the "Irish Tour" dvd to add to the beginning of my collection. TERRY Europe 8.2.2006 16:11:54 lefteriskrem_@hotmail.com I grew up with RORY.I saw him in an unforgetable concert here in Greece and i became the first greek RORY GALLAGHER fan club member.I will never forget him because i learned to live with his songs ilias. Greece 9.2.2006 14:1:34 mexicanthrus@yahoo.gr http:// Hi! From greece.RORY FOR EVER. Mark Hanley Ireland 10.2.2006 6:50:32 m.hanley2@nuigalway.ie http:// What to say! my dad was a rory fan when he was younge, he grew out of that (his loss) but he did have the european tour on vinyl which after i heard about five years ago i borrowed Calling Card off a friend. that's how i got into him and the man's lyrics about heartbreak keep me going whenever i feel really bad. his music aswell is so soulful each song is, not to sound pretentious, a vehicle/message for what's going on on the inside Keith Culley USA 11.2.2006 12:8:28 kculley@aol.com http:// I first heard Rory when I was about 15 years old. My brother had purchased Calling Card for the song country mile and every sense then I have been hooked. Saw him live I believe it was 1983 and he was touring with RUSH and blew the m off the stage. Keith Culley James Green United Kingdom 14.2.2006 16:24:40 http:// I saw him 3 or 4 times in the 80's including the famous BBC In Concert programme. I've got to love him more over the past few years. A great loss. gerry burke Ireland 15.2.2006 10:31:27 gerboburke@yahoo.ie http:// C.Mamczak Ireland 15.2.2006 14:28:38 cmamczak@tiscali.co.uk http:// I just read "Riding Shotgun" by Gerry Mc Evoy. After years of being a Rory fan it was great to read a bit about his life through the eye of his right hand man for twenty years. A very good book. Edward Colcord USA 18.2.2006 2:29:13 ecolcord@gmail.com http://uranusnovus.stumbleupon.com I entered a guitar-giveaway contest and won a 25th Anniversary Fender Stratocaster. Rory was at the WNEW radio studios and presented the guitar 'on air'. Richard Neer was the DJ and a total d***. Quote: RN- So, what are you going to do with your new guitar? Just put it away? Me: I'm going to play the hell out of it. (Rory, on right mic, grinned). Much more. Thanks. Haven't ever written this in 27 years. Edward Colcord USA 18.2.2006 2:31:26 ecolcord@gmail.com http://urbanusnovus.stumbleupon.com I entered a guitar-giveaway contest and won a 25th Anniversary Fender Stratocaster. Rory was at the WNEW radio studios and presented the guitar 'on air'. Richard Neer was the DJ and a total d***. Quote: RN- So, what are you going to do with your new guitar? Just put it away? Me: I'm going to play the hell out of it. (Rory, on right mic, grinned). Much more. Thanks. Haven't ever written this in 27 years. joe terlizzi USA 18.2.2006 21:53:2 joeyterlizzi@aol.com http:// I saw Rory in the late 70's in Boston with Dave Mason, and a year later ( 79) at the paradise club in Boston. unforgettable, outstanding and timeless. Mitchell Scrivener USA 21.2.2006 11:27:53 mscriven@midsouth.rr.com http:// I first listened to Rory as a freshman in college in New Orleans back in 1975. He had a strong following, however I never was able to see him live. I have become more entranced with the electric blues as I have grown older and have never heard such passion with the blues as with Rory. I am instilling my children with his music and would love to see your video clips. Thankyou, Mitch Scrivener jim USA 23.2.2006 23:4:0 marlborolungs88@msn.com http:// I was lucky to have an older brother who was into gallagher, and he was lucky enough to have a friend who gave him all of rory's albums including four from taste. I got into listening to stage struck and that hooked me. Although i am a lot younger than most of his fans I was very fortunate to see him live twice. the first show was at the beverly theater, and that show kicked ass- it was back in the mid eighties but it was the best show i have ever been to. I saw him at the roxy in 91, i really liked the show, but i hated the roxy...unfortunately the beverly theater was gone by then, i think that venue and its layout would have made it better. out of the hundreds of shows i have been to i am really glad that i didn't drink at either of those shows because i can really remember and look back that i was fortunate to see the best guitarist and band that ever played. i for one really liked that rory looked and acted like one of the guys, someone who probably would have been glad to toss back a couple of pints with you. Greg Grandy Canada 24.2.2006 23:31:32 ggrandy@telus.net http:// Greetings from another Rory fan! I saw Rory back in 1973. I believe it was March 22 and 23 at Memorial University, St. John's , Newfoundland, Canada. Growing up our biggest complaint was that life on the rock was boring. Nobody "good" ever played in Newfoundland, concerts would be booked and last minute cancellations were the norm. I had only ever heard the one song, Laundromat, and so I spent my $2.50 (Canadian) for a ticket. Best two-fifty I spent in my life! I was blown away that first night by the passion of his playing! Never had I seen or heard a guitar player who played with so much soul and passion! I went back the second night with as many friends as I could convince to come with me. They all agreed that it was the best concert we had ever seen! His music has always been in my head and he has been the biggest musical influnce in my life. No exceptions! A really sad thing (for me) I had not heard of his passing until last year! I don't know why, I never heard. It was a very hectic time in my life and I wasn't into reading newsmags or watching the slop that television and music has become. I wasn't on the internet until last year, couldn't be bothered, so Rory's passing is for me a recent memory. I told my wife tonight that I will be in Ballyshannon this year(June1to 4,2006). So perhaps we will meet! If you have any links to Rory videos, they will be gratefully appreciated. I didn't realize that there were so many Rory fans out there! Looking forward to meeting as many as I can! God must love the blues! He now has exclusive rights to my hero! Paul K USA 26.2.2006 14:47:31 snlfreak17@yahoo.com http:// I was looking for some great slide guitarists when I saw the name "Rory Gallagher" listed on a website. Went to the music store and bought "Live In Europe" and have been addicted since. Paul Higgins Germany 3.3.2006 5:54:11 paulhig@yahoo.com http:// I discovered Rory Gallagher after growing up on a steady diet of Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix in my cousins's record collection. It was the Irish Tour and it absolutley blew me away. Especially as this guy was Irish too!! I'm still amazed to this day by the man and his music. Bas Kors Netherlands 7.3.2006 7:54:15 korsbas@hotmail.com http:// I'm not sure what first came in my life, Rory or playing guitar, but there's one thing I'm sure about: and that's it had a great influence on each other. I can well remember the sunny morning when I heard Rory for the first time: it was the album Irish Tour, in my opinion his best. From that day, he's my hero. j-f davrinche France 9.3.2006 11:1:1 jean-francois.davrinche@wanadoo.fr http:// le + grand fan en france de rory gallagher a million miles away.... Philippe Landry Switzerland 18.3.2006 13:23:46 phlandry@yahoo.fr http:// Hi Dave! What a pleasure and such a good surprise: Videos from Rory! About 30 years ago, working in the early Montreux Jazz Festival I have had the pleasure to see twice the same day, once at 5 p.m. and the second time at 10 p.m.: TASTE ! I will never forget it; I also had the pleasure to receive from Rory a small dedicace, yes yes! I saw him as well many times at "La Rose D'Or de Montreux" and once in Geneva in 1978 maybe 1979 and I still have the recording K7. I saw as well that Fender made a tribute to Rory cloning his famous Strat and making it available - wonderful, indeed! So if you are kind enough to provide me with the address where to see the videos, it would be splendid. I know as well that there is a new dvd package available of Rory's Rock Palast performances and I am waiting for them. Thanks in advance, Philippe Landry Philippe Landry Switzerland 18.3.2006 13:25:56 phlandry@yahoo.fr http:// Hi Dave! What a pleasure and such a good surprise: Videos from Rory! About 30 years ago, working in the early Montreux Jazz Festival I have had the pleasure to see twice the same day, once at 5 p.m. and the second time at 10 p.m.: TASTE ! I will never forget it; I also had the pleasure to receive from Rory a small dedicace, yes yes! I saw him as well many times at "La Rose D'Or de Montreux" and once in Geneva in 1978 maybe 1979 and I still have the recording K7. I saw as well that Fender made a tribute to Rory cloning his famous Strat and making it available - wonderful, indeed! So if you are kind enough to provide me with the address where to see the videos, it would be splendid. I know as well that there is a new dvd package available of Rory's Rock Palast performances and I am waiting for them. Thanks in advance, Philippe Landry cazzimiei French Guiana 18.3.2006 15:32:14 cazzimiei@porcodio.org http:// Mi piace il pene peloso Joe Bloggs Ireland 19.3.2006 11:47:11 ohgodillkillyou@hotmail.com http:// My Dad played me some Rory Gallagher when I was about 12 or 13, because he knew I was into that sort of music, but I didn't think much about it until one song, Tattoo'd Lady, stuck in my mind and I got it on my iPod. From then I was hooked and I have Big Guns and The Complete Rockpalast Collection DVD's. My Dad has the older stuff. I've been learning guitar for about 4 months now, because of him. To me, he was the best, no competition and I just want to play some of his stuff someday, or try:) Jack USA 19.3.2006 16:45:40 jackkalsm@sbcglobal.net http:// I have discovered my Irish roots and must include the music of Rory Gallagher as an example of the Irish traditions. Jack USA 19.3.2006 16:46:46 jackklams@sbcglobal.net http:// I have discovered my Irish roots and must include the music of Rory Gallagher as an example of the Irish traditions. I am a bad typer... Ray Vivolo USA 19.3.2006 17:39:17 vivolo@sbcglobal.net http:// Great Guitarist...would like to watch a master at work Nikos Greece 26.3.2006 8:24:52 nikbartz@hotmail.com http:// Nice website! I have also some videos of Rory from various concerts (4.4 GB). I have been downloading them from e-mule for the last 4 weeks. Anyway, I have noticed that the record companies realised the selling potential of Rory and they are keep on producing DVDs. There were two during 2005 (A single DVD from Rockpalast and then by the end of 2005 a triple DVD again from the rest Rockpalast shows). Yet again there will be another single DVD from Montreux concerts. If I can contribute anything to your website, just let me know. I was thinking to create my own at some time, but I am a bit lazy. Take care Nikos gina marie magliocco USA 26.3.2006 15:54:2 GinAurora65@aol.com http:// i became a rory fan in 1978 after buying "photo Finish" then immeidately went out and bought all of rory's previous albums...i was hooked!!!! i only got to see rory in concert twice, both during his final US tour in 1991 at the first show, during the encore, i went up on stage and handed him a bouquet of roses....next thing i knew i was invited back stage where i got to meet rory and the band...he was the friendliest person i'd ever met, he acted as if he knew me all along...again at the next show at NY's Marquee, i was standing in the front row, and during the concert, he looked down and i could read his lips...he said "hi Gina" i couldnt believe he remembered my name....gerry mc avoy asked us back stage again and i got to take a picture with rory the following december, i sent him a letter and he sent me a personally handwritten christmas card and told me how he remembered the concerts in NY what a beautiful, talented and special human being... i miss him so much chas kelley USA 27.3.2006 19:32:40 iloveozzy86@yahoo.com http:// heard him play from a cd a friend had,sounded like he was playin blues like SRV before he was famous. riley United Kingdom 29.3.2006 9:26:45 i.davies40@ntlworld.com http:// newbie to gallagher trying to figure his work out. riley United Kingdom 30.3.2006 6:23:4 i.davies40@ntlworld.com http:// love rorys music great tabbing by the way. Eugene van Hemert Italy 30.3.2006 8:11:45 olandese.volante@tin.it http://smart.tin.it/eussite Well, i'd like to be able to see the Rory Gallagher video's! I listened to him already in 1970 when i was seven years old and I've never seen video-footage...only listened to the records! Cheer's, Eugene