Tag: rory gallagher
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Rory Gallagher’s Music Lives On: Michael Katon’s New Tribute
It has been nearly 22 years since Irish bluesman Rory Gallagher last plugged a Stratocaster into a Fender amp and made it sing. But this week, an American bluesman with Irish roots will release a tribute to Rory Gallagher. Michael Katon hails from Hell, Michigan, and has had a colourful career, from being a Kerrang!…
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The Night Rory Gallagher Broke Belfast’s Musical Drought
Jimi Hendrix was once asked how it felt to be the world’s greatest guitarist. He replied: ‘I don’t know, go ask Rory Gallagher’.” Belfast, New Year’s Day 1972. Forty five years ago. There hadn’t been a rock concert played in Belfast for six months. Bands had stopped playing dates in Belfast. In July 1971 3,000…
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