 RORY GALLAGHER - Manchester Apollo -1982 Image by Harry Potts, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Rory GallagherRory Gallagher Rory Gallagher Irish guitarist (1948–1995) For other uses, see Rory Gallagher (disambiguation). William Rory Gallagher (/ɡæləhər/ GAL-ə-hər; 2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995)[1][2][3] was an Irish musician, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as "Ireland's first rock star",[4] 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".[5][6] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Rory Gallagher Gallagher performing at the Manchester Apollo in 1982 Background information Birth name William Rory Gallagher Born (1948-03-02)2 March 1948 Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland Origin Cork, Ireland Died 14 June 1995(1995-06-14) (aged 47) London, England Genres Blues rock hard rock Occupations Musician songwriter producer Instruments Guitar… (Source: Wikipedia)
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