Rory Gallagher
Irish guitarist (1948-1995) · Ireland · On the map · Musicians · Died at 47
William Rory Gallagher was an Irish musician, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as "Ireland's first rock star", he is known for his virtuosic style of guitar playing and live performances. He has sometimes been referred to as "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of".
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Rory Gallagher plaque at the Rock Hospital, Ballyshannon
Taste performing at the Niedersachsenhalle in Hannover, Germany, in January 1970![Gallagher playing mandolin in the early 1970s. He owned a Martin Mandolin.[63]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Rory_Gallagher_%26_mandolin.jpg/1280px-Rory_Gallagher_%26_mandolin.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=parser&utm_content=thumbnail)
Gallagher playing mandolin in the early 1970s. He owned a Martin Mandolin.[63]
Rory Gallagher at Musikhalle, Hamburg, 1971
Rory Gallagher and his band at Musikhalle, Hamburg, March 1973
Rory Gallagher at the Blues Festival, Olympic Island, Toronto, 1977
Gallagher performing during his 1978/79 Tour in the National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandAbout this person
Country
Ireland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 1995 · aged 47
