Rory Gallagher, known as the People’s Guitarist, was an Irish blues star who was modest, passionate, and all about the music and his Fender Strat. It’s little wonder the Ballyshannon musician is still celebrated today.
Gallagher told Rolling Stone in 1972: “It seems a waste to me to work and work for years and just turn into some sort of personality."
Although he was only 23 when he said this, he certainly stuck to his guns and became known for his non-stop touring and his talent.
Born in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal and brought up in Co Cork, Gallagher, whose albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide, has a dedicated fanbase around the world, including notably U2's The Edge and Slash.
During the 1970s, Gallagher was invited to play on Chess Records’ “London Sessions” with Jerry Lee Lewis and Muddy Waters. He also recorded with The Rolling Stones and was once in the running to replace Mick Taylor but chose to return to his own band. He toured alongside Bob Dylan and was good friends with Van Morrison.
After forming the band Taste during the late 1960s, Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He was a talented guitarist known for his charismatic performances and dedication to his craft.
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