Rory Gallagher

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Rory Gallagher's 1961 Stratocaster, and a picture of Rory playing it
Ireland wants to buy Rory Gallagher's guitar

By Paul Brannigan Published

Could Rory Gallagher's guitar be enshrined as a national treasure in Ireland?

Biographies
Rory Gallagher's 1961 Stratocaster, and a picture of Rory playing it
Rory Gallagher's iconic 1961 Stratocaster is to be auctioned

By Fraser Lewry Published

One of music's most recognisable guitars is going under the hammer

Tech
Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher and U2 superimposed on as picture of St Patrick
10 of the best ever rock bands from Ireland

By Malcolm Dome Last updated

Ireland has always punched way above its weight when it comes to musical output. Here's 10 of the very best rock acts from the Emerald Isle

Bands & Artists
Rory Gallagher: Deuce (50th Anniversary) cover art
Rory Gallagher's Deuce expanded and remixed but still sounding good at 50

By Neil Jeffries Published

Late Irish bluesmaster Rory Gallagher's second album gets the bells-and-whistles treatment

Albums
Rory Gallagher in 1974
Rory Gallagher: the remarkable story of a blues brother's hot streak

By Peter Makowski Last updated

Between 1971 and 1974, Rory Gallagher made six incendiary albums that sealed his reputation as the People’s guitar hero. This is the story

Albums
Bob Harris sitting at his desk
Why The Old Grey Whistle Test Rocked

By Philip Wilding Published

From Heart's gentle strumming to a hirsute Rob Halford or Gary Moore and Phil Lynott tearing up the room, there was nothing to touch the Old Grey Whistle Test in full flight

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Watch Rory Gallagher tribute gig livestream to celebrate release of 50th anniversary debut album box set

By Classic Rock Published

Band of Friends, featuring Gerry McAvoy, Rory Gallagher’s bassist, will perform songs from the late guitarist’s debut album at 6pm (UK time) today, September 10

Albums
Rory Gallagher: Rory Gallagher (50th Anniversary) cover art
Rory Gallagher's expanded debut album is a dazzling reminder of his brilliance

By Rich Davenport Last updated

Revered guitarist Rory Gallagher’s engaging, eclectic solo debut has been revisited and expanded

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Rory Gallagher's debut solo album to get deluxe 50th anniversary reissue

By Classic Rock Published

Rory Gallagher 50th Anniversary Edition will include a new mix of the original album plus previously unreleased material

Albums
Rory Gallagher and Jerry Le Lewis in 1971
Listen to Rory Gallagher and Jerry Lee Lewis perform the Rolling Stones' Satisfaction

By Fraser Lewry Published

The previously unreleased (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction featuring Jerry Lee Lewis comes from The Best Of Rory Gallagher - out in October

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