Excuse source: I have to see what the other crowd are doing.
Anyway: mostly decent article, though it’s clear this here chief music correspondent hasn’t a clue about Rory’s actual life bar the music, but this is true of many a fan too, of course. (Still, it’s sad to see ‘hard drinking’ cited as the reason for his illness) Overall though, it’s a very positive piece and it always does one good to see Rory’s genius acknowledged abroad. A relief from all the other Gallagher stuff at the moment!
External-Chemical-71 on
He even looks vaguely like the “other” Gallaghers, like he could very well be a cousin.
Andalfe on
He could play but his stage presence and dad moves were arse puckering.
somethi on
Rory Gallagher was ridiculously overrated, the only people who like him are blues bores and journos. Not a single one of his songs has any kind of long lasting cultural impact.
Ok_Perception3180 on
His autobiography is fantastic if you love Rory. It was written by a Belgian music beat writer who was a huge fan.
Rory was a complete nomad. Had few girlfriends. Had many friends of course but no one who got too close. All he cared about in life was music. But everyone who met him as fans said he was the most humble person they ever met and that he was incredibly generous with his time.
Just a genius and a gent.
Edit: sorry folks, I’m in Stockholm and the comparatively cheap beer has me drunk.
Noel is definitely more of a genius than Rory, but I don’t really see the point of the comparison other than click bait.
here2dare on
TFW a Telegraph article about Irish people is 90% upvoted
Intelligent-Price-39 on
Gone too soon, epic live performer, sadly missed
Able-Exam6453 on
This all reminds me: I wish we’d resurrect that huge, arresting street art thingy here in Cork featuring Hendrix’s supposed assessment of Rory at the Isle of Wight. I was so stunned when it was covered over. (But we’ve got the very best monument to any musician in Ireland, I reckon, in Rory Gallagher Place. A work of art of great genius, beauty, and poignancy)
ghostofgralton on
‘Underrated’ is an overused phrase but he genuinely is among the public, especially if you see the people who cite him as an inspiration. Very much a guitarist’s guitarist
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Excuse source: I have to see what the other crowd are doing.
Anyway: mostly decent article, though it’s clear this here chief music correspondent hasn’t a clue about Rory’s actual life bar the music, but this is true of many a fan too, of course. (Still, it’s sad to see ‘hard drinking’ cited as the reason for his illness) Overall though, it’s a very positive piece and it always does one good to see Rory’s genius acknowledged abroad. A relief from all the other Gallagher stuff at the moment!
He even looks vaguely like the “other” Gallaghers, like he could very well be a cousin.
He could play but his stage presence and dad moves were arse puckering.
Rory Gallagher was ridiculously overrated, the only people who like him are blues bores and journos. Not a single one of his songs has any kind of long lasting cultural impact.
His autobiography is fantastic if you love Rory. It was written by a Belgian music beat writer who was a huge fan.
Rory was a complete nomad. Had few girlfriends. Had many friends of course but no one who got too close. All he cared about in life was music. But everyone who met him as fans said he was the most humble person they ever met and that he was incredibly generous with his time.
Just a genius and a gent.
Edit: sorry folks, I’m in Stockholm and the comparatively cheap beer has me drunk.
BIOGRAPHY
https://youtu.be/2xG4mnm0bBQ?feature=shared
Noel is definitely more of a genius than Rory, but I don’t really see the point of the comparison other than click bait.
TFW a Telegraph article about Irish people is 90% upvoted
Gone too soon, epic live performer, sadly missed
This all reminds me: I wish we’d resurrect that huge, arresting street art thingy here in Cork featuring Hendrix’s supposed assessment of Rory at the Isle of Wight. I was so stunned when it was covered over. (But we’ve got the very best monument to any musician in Ireland, I reckon, in Rory Gallagher Place. A work of art of great genius, beauty, and poignancy)
‘Underrated’ is an overused phrase but he genuinely is among the public, especially if you see the people who cite him as an inspiration. Very much a guitarist’s guitarist