ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS
Articles 1-100
ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS
Articles 1-100
| Conversation with Rory Gallagher by Shiv Cariappa 6/1/91 Great interview!! Rory discusses among other things: the 'new' band, post Gerry and Brendan, his flying problem, releasing of singles and avoiding substance excesses. From the Christian Science Monitor | posted 11/19/01 |
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| Photo-Finish Tour
Interview by
Mark Stevens 12/78 from Triad
magazine Help!!! Click here to see if you can help identify the where and when of this picture. Click Here to View |
posted 11/19/01 |
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| Rory Gallagher, Meat 'N Potatoes Rock & Roll by Mark Stevens from a 1979 Triad magazine | posted 11/20/01 |
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| While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Michael Ross 5/17/98 (Sunday Times Article) Enlightening article reflecting on Rory's life and persona. | . | 4 |
| Rory Gallagher, Defender of the Blues by Anil Prasad 3/22/91 | . | 5 |
| Rory in the Sky by Rick Koster Dallas Observer 12/3/97 | . | 6 |
| A Personal
Tribute by Phil
N.
Rossner, Cosmic Debris 12/95 From Kimmo's web page |
. | 7 |
| Q Magazine
July 1990 by
David Sinclair From Kimmo's web page |
. | 8 |
| British Rock
Guitar : Rory
Gallagher by Dan Hedges A Great in-depth article from Guitar Player Books 1977 |
(added 9/5/99) | 9 |
| Rory
Gallagher and His
Fury by J.P.Sabour & X.Bonnet 2/93 Translation by Len Trimmer |
. | 10 |
| In Love with the Blues from the June 13, 1998 issue of the Irish News | . | 11 |
| Burning Hot
Gallagher
(Brulent Gallagher) by Christian LeBrun 2/74 From French magazine Rock & Folk, translated by Len Trimmer |
. | 12 |
| The Blue Line
( La margue
bleue ) by Thierry Chatain 4/82 From French magazine, Rock & Folk, translated by Len Trimmer. Rory plays music critic. Interesting interview. |
. | 13 |
| Here Comes The
Irish Rory
Attack by Everynight Charley Crespo This article was supplied by Len Trimmer from Relix magazine, 1979 (?) Could use help on the year |
. | 14 |
| The Rough Guide to Rock: Rory Gallagher | . | 15 |
| Rory
Gallagher: An Irish
Guitarist Traces His Roots in Acoustic & Electric Blues, and Tells
how he Plays Them by
Stefan Grossman GREAT
interview with Rory from Guitar
Player 3/78. Lots of Rory's thoughts about music, playing and equipment |
. | 16 |
| Creem
Profile A humorous profile of Rory from Creem Magazine from May 1979 |
. | 17 |
| Interview with Brendan O'Neil by Shiv Cariappa 3/26/97 from Kimmo's page | . | 18 |
| Interview
with Gerry McAvoy
by Shiv Cariappa 1/8/97 Gerry details his meeting Rory, his history and chemistry with Rory and his eventual leaving Rory to join NBZ. from Kimmo's page |
. | 19 |
| Mark Feltham:
Maestro on
Harmonica by Shiv Cariappa 9/13/98 A great interview! Mark expresses his heartfelt feelings about Rory. He speaks about his feelings for Rory and about Rory's final days. from Kimmo's page |
. | 20 |
| Rory
Gallagher; One of a kind Peter Dellys personal Rory story. |
. | 21 |
| The Wearing
of the Blues by
Vivian Campbell From Guitar, August 1991. Interesting interview with Rory by Def Leppard guitarist and fellow Irishman, Vivian Campbell |
(added 4/17/99) | 22 |
| Rory
Gallagher Rock
Musician Award Edge is awarded the 1st Rory Gallagher Rock Musician award. |
(added 5/11/99) | 23 |
| Interview
with Johnny
Campbell Interview by Mats Karlsson with a band mate of Rory's in the Impact Showband |
(added 7/4/99) | 24 |
| Rory
Gallagher in Ireland:
The Flannel Banshee Breaks out by Bill Holdship interesting article / interview from CREEM magazine July '84 |
(added 9/4/99) | 25 |
| Still Roring
After All This
Time by Neil Jeffries from the 8/83 issue of Kerrang. Rory's thoughts on shows, recording etc. |
(added 9/10/99) | 26 |
| Rory
Gallagher: Still valid
after all these years by David M. Gotz
from the April 1980 issue of Record Review. Rory reinforces his independent nature and his refusal to surrender to the fad of the year type of music. |
(added 9/13/99) | 27 |
| RORY
GALLAGHER: THE RETURN
OF THE WORLDS BEST NORMAL GUITARIST The Boy Next
Door with
The Funny Accent by Susan Whitall Interesting article from CREEM 3/79 issue. Wide variety of topics covered. |
(added 9/18/99) | 28 |
| RORY GALLAGHER: soft spoken guitar warrior from county cork by Tom Dupree A nice article/ interview published just prior to the release of Tattoo. From the 12/6/73 issue of ZOO WORLD | (added 9/25/99) | 29 |
| The Outsiders by Jeff Ward A brief article from 11/73 Melody Maker about Rory's status. | (added 10/1/99) | 30 |
| Rory Gallagher by Steve Rosen Another great article dealing with the technical aspects of Rory's playing. This one comes from Guitar Player (73/74?) | (added 10/2/99) | 31 |
| Rory Gallagher: One Pink Jacket Don't Make No Show by Steve Rosen A brief article from around 1973 discussing Rory's musical direction. Would appreciate help identifying the source | (added 10/5/99) | 32 |
| String Bustin: Rory from Taste From Rolling Stone in 5/25/1972 by Mick Rock. Coincided with the release of Live in Europe. | (added 10/11/99) | 33 |
| TOTP meets Mr. Gallagher THE STORY ON RORY written by Dave Schulps and Ira Robbins from Trouser Press , April/ May 1976 This is a don't miss article. Some history, some touring insights, some musical insights | (added 10/12/99) | 34 |
| Rory before Taste A mail in Q & A column with Rory. HELP!! Need info! |
(added 10/24/99) | 35 |
| RORY GALLAGHER Pluck of the
Irish by Tom Nolan A short article from Fender Frontline, early 1995. |
(added 10/29/99) | 36 |
| Rory Gallagher 1948-1995 by Colin Harper From Mojo 8/95 Nice article | (added 10/30/99) | 37 |
| Rory on the Road by Mark Plummer From Melody Maker 7/72 Excellent! | (added 10/30/99) | 38 |
| The Guitar Collectors
No.1 Rory Gallagher by
Eamonn Percival From International Musician and Recording World May 1977. Great article with Rory talking about his guitars from the technical side. |
(added 11/5/99) | 39 |
| RORY GALLAGHER 1948-1995 by
Bob Hewitt A nice article/tribute from Guitarist, 8/95 |
(added 11/6/99) | 40 |
| Music for Belfast by
Rory Hollingworth GREAT article from Melody Maker Jan. 8, 1972 |
(added 11/13/99) | 41 |
| RORY GALLAGHER Colin Harper Pays Tribute to the Irish Guitarist Who Died in June Nice obit / article from August 1995 RECORD COLLECTOR |
(added 11/18/99) | 42 |
| Blues Rocker Rory Gallagher's
Unique Sound Bridges the Atlantic by Shiv Cariappa 7/29/91 from the Christian Science Monitor A reflection on Rory's career as it was taking another turn. |
(added 11/27/99) | 43 |
| Rory Gallagher Against The Grain Pictures & text from a promotional booklet for the album in 1975. |
(added
11/28/99) (updated 11/01) |
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| Rory Gallagher UK Tour 78/79 Pics and text from a tour program. Some real nice stuff!! |
(added 12/5/99) | 45 |
| Gallagher in Stones Sessions A BRIEF article about Rory playing with the Stones from New Musical Express |
(added 12/10/99) | 46 |
| The World's Best Pop Guitarist A 1972 article from the Evening Herald right after Rory was named the world's best pop guitarist by Melody Maker |
(added 12/10/99) | 47 |
| Gallagher- It
The Quiet
Way by James Johnson From 12/16/72 issue of New Musical Express. Rory speaks in an insightful manner about touring and the musical scene. Good article. |
(added 12/12/99) | 48 |
| UP STARTS Rory Gallagher— Irish Flannel and a ‘63 Fender by Richard Gold from the 3/76 issue of Circus. Discusses Against The Grain | (added 12/13/99) | 49 |
| The Homespun Hero by
Michael Watts From the 11/25/72 issue of Melody Maker. Excellent article |
(added 2/18/00) | 50 |
| The Rory Story by Pete Great interview from a 1971 issue of Zigzag. Part Two of this interview is in Article 137 and is linked with there. | (added 2/19/99) | 51 |
| GUNPOWDER, GUINNESS, and GUITARS by Roy Hollingworth from the March, 1975 issue of Hit Parader. Another of account of the Belfast New Year's show in 1971-1972 | (added 2/24/99) | 52 |
| GALLAGHER:THE RORY DETAILS A career and equipment profile by Adam Sweeting From the 3/79 issue of BEAT Instrumental | (added 1/1/00) | 53 |
| The Best Normal Guitar Player in the World by Peter Laughner from the 11/76 issue of CREEM. A writer's account of travel with the band. | (added 1/9/00) | 54 |
| Gallagher - on the bands who commit suicide on stage From the June 5,1971 issue of Disc and Music Echo. A short article airing Rory's views of being onstage | (added 1/16/00) | 55 |
| Pizza Platters Interviews Rory
Gallagher From 12/1/76. A Brief article/interview about touring etc. |
(added 1/22/00) | 56 |
| Rory gets the acoustic bug by Chris Welch in Switzerland From Melody Maker 7/19/75. A recap/interview of Guitar Night at the Ninth International Festival at Montreux | (added 1/23/00) | 57 |
| Praying at the temple of the blues by Michael Ross From The Sunday Times 8/16/92. Interesting insight into Rory's mindset. | (added 1/29/00) | 58 |
| Interview from International
Musician 1976 Interesting interview touching on touring, equipment and recording. |
(added 1/30/00) | 59 |
| Old Sweat in Cologne by Angie
Errigo From New Musical Express 1/8/77. Discussion of touring, a night on tour and Rockpalast. This one is from the Calling Card period |
(added 2/5/00) | 60 |
| Rory Raises a Hurricane by Brian Harrigan From the 4/26/75 issue of Melody Maker. A recount of life at a Rory show | (added 2/12/00) | 61 |
| Rory of the Crowd by Harry Doherty From the 10/16/76 issue of Melody Maker. Rory's views of performing from the 'Calling Card' era | (added 2/26/00) | 62 |
| Rory! by Neville Marten From the 6/87 issue of Guitarist magazine. A terrific interview touching on recording, the music business and technical issues. | (added 3/4/00) | 63 |
| interviewextra Rory Gallagher From the April 1992 issue of Guitar magazine. Rory details the writing and recording of Ghost Blues | (added 3/10/00) | 64 |
| biography: Rory Gallagher This is a write-up from a 1982 Mercury/ Polydor Press Kit. The kit included a nice B&W picture | ( added 3/16/00) | 65 |
| An Independent Man by Colin Irwin From the Nov.17, 1978 issue of Melody Maker . An interesting article with a bit of history and a bit of a write-up about touring in Sweden. | (added 3/24/00) | 66 |
| Sound Sandwich From the March 1970 issue of Hit Parader. A brief, but interesting piece on the second lineup of Taste | (added 4/1/00) | 67 |
| Remembering Rory by Paul Dromey From the 3/22/00 issue of Corks List Magazine. Article about the ongoing interest, tributes and legacy of the G-man | (added 4/7/00) | 68 |
| Cork Examiner article by Paul Dromey From the 3/9/00 issue of the Examiner. Article discussing the respect and interest in Rory. Special attention to the 2/00 Tributes in Leeuwarden. | (added 4/7/00) | 69 |
| stories of the BLUES by Liam Fay. A recount by Rory of a heated meeting of Jerry Lee Lewis and John Lennon. From the July 1995 issue of Hot Press | (added 4/14/00) | 70 |
| Meet Gallagher's Men by Roy Hollingworth. A brief one about Rory's first solo band. From the May 8, 1971 issue of Melody Maker | (added 4/21/00) | 71 |
| Nobody did it better "John Waters pays tribute to the musician who wrote the soundtrack for a generation of Irish kids" From the June 17, 1995 issue of the Irish Times | (added 4/28/00) | 72 |
| Rory Gallagher by David Fricke A brief article from the Jan 2, 1979 issue of Circus Weekly dealing with styles | (added 5/5/00) | 73 |
| Rory Gallagher: The Irish
Guitar Wonder by Richard Skelly An excellent interview from the Oct.4, 1991 issue of Goldmine |
(added 5/12/00) | 74 |
| Rory - still against the superstar grain by John Spain Interesting article/interview from the Dec.29,1978 issue of The Irish Press. Some interesting comments from the G-man! | (added 5/23/00) | 75 |
| Guitarist Gallagher Ejected from Billboard Sept. 13,1980 A short one. Check it out! | (added 6/1/00) | 76 |
| Inaugural Rory Gallagher Memorial Lecture Marcus Connaughton's great 1995 lecture at the Cork School of Music. | (added 6/24/00) | 77 |
| POWER TOOLS sound advise PURE GENIUS by Phil Alexander. Rory discusses guitars and equipment. From RAW magazine 11/88 | (added 6/30/00) | 78 |
| Why we won't let Rory be forgotten by Mark McClelland. Two interesting articles from the June 13,2000 issue of Ireland's Evening Echo. Good reading. | (added 7/8/00) | 79 |
| Flying Back to the Blues with Rory Gallagher by Chris Welch A 1990 article from Metal Hammer. Rory discusses his career and the music business. | (added 7/14/00) | 80 |
| Road Test: Catching up with Rory by Pete Clark. A 1987 article/interview from Metal Hammer Interesting article gets into the gap between albums. | (added 8/5/00) | 81 |
| Gallagher :I must be emotionally involved in my music A brief article with some interesting comments from Rory. Need help with the source of this article | (added 8/12/00) | 82 |
| RORY: LULL BEFORE THE STORM by Jerry Gilbert. This article comes from the June 9,1973 issue of Sounds. | (added 8/18/00) | 83 |
| Put the load on me by Roy Hollingworth. The writer spends a day toiling as Rory's roadie. Need help with the source | (added 8/26/00) | 84 |
| RORY GALLAGHER, TASTE AND THE BLUES GUITAR by Mark Prendergast. This article comes from a 1987 book called Isle of Noises, Rock and Roll's Roots in Ireland. | (added 9/2/00) | 85 |
| Rory Gallagher by Max Kay A lighthearted, interesting piece from a 1981 issue of Music Magazine | (added 9/8/00) | 86 |
| Great Gallagher A review of a Rory performance at Leeds University by John Hamblett. | (added 9/15/00) | 87 |
| RORY
GALLAGHER : Remember
him this way by Liam Mackey A remembrance of Rory from the Irish X-Press June 16,1995 |
(added 9/22/00) | 88 |
| Taste of the Blues by Pat Stack. An article written shortly after Rory's passing, published in the Socialist Review 1995. nice memory | (added 9/30/00) | 89 |
| Faith and Begob! by Pete Erskine An interesting piece from the Jan. 3, 1976 issue of New Musical Express | (added 10/8/00) | 90 |
| And the grain grafts on by Mick Brown. An article written about touring and style in the January 17, 1976 issue of SOUNDS | (added 10/14/00) | 91 |
| talkin' Blues A selection of Rory Gallagher quotes from the back pages of HOT PRESS. from the July 12,1995 issue. | (added 10/21/00) | 92 |
| The Spotlight Kid by Michael Leonard. An excellent article from the 12/98 issue of The Guitar Player. | (added 10/28/00) | 93 |
| Ireland's Prodigal Blues Son by Hal Horowitz A well written recap of Rory's career from the July/August 1999 issue of Blues Review | (added 11/03/00) | 94 |
| What Rory did for fame by Pete Archer. A critique of Rory's live performance from New Musical Express, Oct.6, 1979 | (added 11/10/00) | 95 |
| Ballad of a Thin Man by Colin Harper. This article comes from the October 1998 issue of MOJO. An in-depth story or Rory's life and career and it's sad end. Excellent article. | (added 11/17/00) | 96 |
| Rory fills out a Mad Hatter's Box questionnaire for Hot Press in 1983. Some amusing answers. From the 7/12/95 issue of Hot Press | (added 12/1/00) | 97 |
| Won't See His Like Again by Stephen Hunter from the 1/2000 issue of The Archive. A well written piece recapping Rory's life and music. | (added 12/9/00) | 98 |
| Introduction
to the Rory
Gallagher Songbook by Harry Doherty. This article /interview is at the open of the Rory Gallagher Songbook published in 1977. As always, Rory speaks his mind. |
(added 12/16/00) | 99 |
| DOWN all the DAYS by Niall Stokes. A moving recount of Rory's' funeral. An excellent piece from the June 1995 issue of Hot Press | (added 12/21/00) | 100 |
Articles 101 to 200
| rock with
rory and the boys
in the band A BRIEF article from the 1978 issue of Pop Music Annual |
added 12/31/00 | 101 |
| Rory's full of nitty gritty by Mick Brown. This is the story of the time spent surrounding a rock festival in Finland in 1975. (From Sounds 8/23/75) | added 1/6/01 | 102 |
| The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time ...and the greatest music they made from the June 1996 issue of MOJO magazine. A nice write-up on Rory and joke of a list. | added 1/13/01 | 103 |
| Bad day for the Blues by Declan Lynch from the June 18,1995 issue of the The Sunday Tribune. A remembrance of Rory and what he meant to a generation of Irish youth. | added 1/20/01 | 104 |
| Rory Gallagher: The Irish Blues-Rocker Slides Again by Jas Obrecht. An interview with a lot of information as Rory returns to America after a 6 year absence. From the June 1991 issue of Guitar Player | added 1/28/01 | 105 |
| Gallagher the gypsy rover by Jeff Pike. An excellent article/interview from 1975 about touring, recording and music. Believed to be from New Musical Express. | added 2/3/01 | 106 |
| He laughed in the face of Texaco by Paul Du Noyer. A review of Rory at Hammersmith Odean. From the January 20, 1979 issue of New Musical Express. (I hope this writer found another career) | added 2/10/01 | 107 |
| Rory's Story by Cathal Byrne. A nice tribute with some interesting information from the March 6,1999 issue of the Irish Post. | added 2/17/01 | 108 |
| Fresh Evidence Press Kit This press kit was put out in 1991 to coincide with the release of Fresh Evidence by IRS. A real nice photo was included. | added 2/24/o1 | 109 |
| Gallagher tribute passes blues to next generation by Kate O'Reilly. An article about passing Rory's legend on to the next generation | added 3/4/01 | 110 |
| RORY GALLAGHER- JUST STRAIGHT AHEAD ROCK ....From an Irishman Who Knows by Darcy Diamond. This is a short piece about touring and recording from the May 1977 issue of ROCK | added 3/11/01 | 111 |
| Rory Gallagher - World renowned blues and rock guitarist, singer and songwriter by Michael McHugh . This is a nice interview with Donal at the dedication of the plaque in Rory's name at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon where Rory was born. From the June 9, 2000 issue of the Donegal Democrat | added 3/18/01 | 112 |
| Tangled Up In Blues Interview by Liam Fay. This is an excellent interview with Rory from Hot Press The Rock 'n' Roll Issue (Anniversary Special No. 3) 1992. Lots of good stories from Rory. | added 3/24/01 | 113 |
| Rory Gallagher A Question of Taste This article comes from the July, 29, 1989 issue of Sounds. Rory discusses his use of guitar effects in the studio and onstage | added 3/31/01 | 114 |
| Rory Gallagher: An Irishman Not to be Forgotten! An excellent piece from the Dutch Hard Rock magazine “Aardschok” (July 2000). It includes some very interesting quotes from Donal Gallagher | added 4/7/01 | 115 |
| Rory Gallagher's Guitar Adventure by Everynight Charley Crespo. An article/ interview with Rory around the time of the release of Photo-Finish. Rory hits of several topics including stardom and the music scene. Good Stuff!! From the May 1979 issue of Hit Parader | added 4/14/01 | 116 |
| INTERVIEWS: A Word from the musicians who were on the scene GERRY MCAVOY An excellent interview with Gerry from the Classicrock Page. (see link) Gerry looks back at his time with Rory and talks about his current band Nine Below Zero | added 4/21/01 | 117 |
| Strat Appeal This article comes from Curves, Contours and Body Horns: The Story of the Fender Stratocaster from an interview done by Ray Minhinett Rory discusses his long time friend. "the Strat". Good stuff | added 4/29/01 | 118 |
| The Irish Blues of Rory Gallagher by Bill Horan. This piece comes from the June 1974 issue of SOUND magazine. A good piece covering a variety of musical topics | added 5/05/01 | 119 |
| Rory Roars Back A brief article about Rory's tour coinciding with the release of Against the Grain from the October 18,1975 issue of Melody Maker and a review of the album from the following issue | added 5/12/01 | 120 |
| Rory Gallagher A writer's remembrances of the two Rory shows he attended. A nice write-up. From a 1995 issue of 20th Century Guitar | added 5/19/01 | 121 |
| Rockin' Rory by Bob Dunne An excellent article from the June 1973 issue of beetle magazine. Lots of good quotes from Rory | added 5/26/01 | 122 |
| Rory Gallagher by Tony Skinner A short, but good article from Guitar Teacher, a publication from The Registry of Guitar Teachers. | added 6/2/01 | 123 |
| New Musical Express An article/interview with Rory concerning the release of the Irish Tour '74 video. | added 6/30/01 | 124 |
| Rory Gallagher
Remembered
by Jas Osbrecht A short obituary piece from 10/95 issue of Guitar Player. |
added 7/15/01 | 125 |
| Secrets of the Stars A brief interview with Rory about the equipment he used. From the 10/76 issue of Creem. | added 7/22/01 | 126 |
| Rory Gallagher 1948-1995 A nice tribute piece by Glenn Rice from the August 1995 issue of The Guitar Magazine | added 7/27/01 | 127 |
| DONAL GALLAGHER: NEWS UPDATE Dino McGartland interviews Donal in the June 2001 issue of Stagestruck ( issue #10) Some good insight into Donal's plans and the making of the IT '74 DVD | added 8/3/01 | 128 |
| 1978 U.K. Tour Program A brief write-up about Rory's early career and band history | added 8/11/01 | 129 |
| Rory Gallagher by Gregory
Johnson A brief write-up about Rory's career from the Blues Notes 3/99 Cascade Blues Association |
added 8/18/01 | 130 |
| Rory's Story by Jon Lewin 3 parts. 1) a piece about Rory's, the blues and recording. 2) Rory gives EVERY detail of his playing on Defender. 3) a piece on "The Strat'. From the 10/87 issue of Making Music. | added 8/25/01 | 131 |
| Buxton Opera House Tribute Program This piece is taken from the 1997 Rory Tribute. It includes a good interview with Rory and some GREAT photos. PLEASE be patient as they load!! It's worth your time | added 9/2/01 | 132 |
| Rory Gallagher: Irish rock pioneer by Dan Simone This is a brief recap of Rory's career posted to The Spectrum, the student newspaper at North Dakota State University | added 9/9/01 | 133 |
| Rory Gallagher A brief write-up tracing Rory's career, up to 1986, from the Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock. A couple of interesting comments and a couple of mistakes. | added 9/30/01 | 134 |
| Fresh Evidence by John Hayden and A Famous Five by Colm O'HareThese articles come form the Sept.1998 issue of Hot Press. The 1st is an excellent write-up about Rory's career with comments from Donal. The second is a review of the first five reissued albums. A nice write-up | added 10/7/01 | 135 |
| Rory's Night of Triumph by Jeff Ward A very positive review of
Rory's 4 encore, 1973 show at London's Rainbow Theater from the
12/15/73 issue of Melody
Maker |
added 1/21/06 | 136 |
| Talking With Rory by Pete. This is the conclusion of an excellent interview done in Zigzag in 1971. Part One is posted in Article #51. The two articles are linked | added 10/19/01 | 137 |
| Rory Gallagher
by Chuck Lowery with thanks to P. Spencer . A good interview from a San Diego publication called "the door" from 1973 |
added 10/28/01 | 138 |
| Rebel with a Guitar by Vincent Powers. This is an excellent piece about Rory's showband days from the book "Send 'em home sweatin': the showbands story" | added 11/10/01 | 139 |
| Rory Gallagher Roars Back by David Fricke. A short well written piece from the 1/79 issue of Circus magazine. Discussion of Rory's broken thumb and the period around the recording of Photo Finish | added 11/18/01 | 140 |
| Albums A review of Blueprint, Rory's first album with the new lineup from the February 10, 1973 issue of Melody Maker | added 11/24/01 | 141 |
| Rory: play for today, tomorrow you die by Harry Doherty. A great article/interview believed to be from a late 1975 issue of Melody Maker PLEASE read the note at the end of the article!! | added 12/2/01 | 142 |
| Mike Galvin talks with Rory Gallagher Published in the 2/86 issue of Deuce Quarterly. Maybe originally from Raven. Some interesting thoughts from RG | added 12/9/01 | 143 |
| Almost a superstar- that's Rory by Caroline Boucher. Written about a year after the breakup of Taste. An early look at the Rory perspective on the music scene. From the Dec. 18,1971 issue of Disc and Music Echo | added 12/15/01 | 144 |
| International Musician of the Month: rory gallagher A good interview with Rory from the February 1982 issue of International Musician and Recording World. Lots of information on equipment & some history | added 12/22/01 | 145 |
| Questions This is a questionnaire Rory filled out prior to a tour of Japan. It was posted in the August '85 issue of Deuce Quarterly. | added 12/29/01 | 146 |
| Have Guitar Will Travel by Grahame Bent. From the Dec. 10,1988 issue of SOUNDS. Rory talks about the release and background of the Defender album and the gypsy mindset. Some interesting thoughts | added 1/05/02 | 147 |
| Down in the sticks by Brian Harrigan. An interview with Rod de'Ath from the November 20, 1976 issue of Melody Maker. a good piece with some funny spots | added 1/12/02 | 148 |
| Rory Gallagher - Pressing Ever Onwards by Niall Stokes A great article from the June 9, 1978 issue of Hot Press. Loads of that Gallagher musical philosophy | added 1/19/02 | 149 |
| King Over The Water A 1978 piece from Munich. A little history, a little humor and a little Rory philosophy in this one. Need help with the source and writer on this one! | added 2/2/02 | 150 |
| ‘Against The
Grain’ with
Rory Gallagher by Cameron Crowe From the 3/7/76 issue of the San Diego Union. An interesting article/interview with Rory by the young writer who went onto fame as a film writer and director |
added 2/10/02 | 151 |
| Rory Keeps Copping Bad Luck by Allan Jones A funny piece about the band and the law. From the 12/30/78 issue of Melody Maker | added 2/24/02 | 152 |
| Questions and Answers A q&a interview with Rory posted in a 1991 issue of the fanzine, Fresh Evidence. Good stuff | added 3/2/02 | 153 |
| First Performance An article/interview from the fanzine, Deuce Quarterly (1/86) This piece was done during a tour of Hungary. Interesting quotes! | added 3/9/02 | 154 |
| Defender of the Faith by Al Simpson. This article from a 1987 issue of Metal Hammer marks Rory's return with the Defender album. He touches on what he was trying to do and the 1987 music scene etc. | added 3/16/02 | 155 |
| Music is not a job, more of a
hobby, says Rory by Colm McGinty. A 1983 article, at the time of
the Lisdoonvarna Festival dealing the gypsy lifestyle and life off the
road. Interview done at the Shelbourne Hotel,
Dublin for the Evening
Herald |
added 3/24/02 | 156 |
| Rory Gallagher : Roxy Theater by John Sutherland. This piece details Rory's return to the States after a long absence and an encore with Slash. From a 1991 issue of Metal Hammer | added 3/30/02 | 157 |
| Against the Grain This is a Chrysalis Press Kit distributed as Rory did his first album on their label in 1975. Some bio information and quotes from Rory | added 4/6/02 | 158 |
| White knuckle guitarist by John Sakamoto A short piece from the 3/21/91 issue of the Toronto Sun marking Rory's return to North America after a long absence and the release of Fresh Evidence | added 4/14/02 | 159 |
| Rory Gallagher And the Blues by Markus Gygax An interesting piece exploring Rory's covering of blues songs and adapting of songs to his own style. From the 3/86 issue of Deuce Quarterly | added 4/21/02 | 160 |
| Grinding the Axe by Brian Harrigan Rory talks about his guitars and maps and how he uses them . From the June 14,1975 issue of Melody Maker | added 4/27/02 | 161 |
| Short Clips Collection This a 4 piece collection of articles from the Taste era of 1968-1969 Check out John Mayall's comments | added 5/5/02 | 162 |
| Rolling with Rory by John Waters This piece believed to be from a 1982 issue of Hot Press recaps Rory's career, band changes and recordings through the eyes of the writer | added 5/12/02 | 163 |
| INTERVIEW FROM THE LONDON-IRISH NEWS by Kenneth Kelleher. A 12/90 piece as Rory gets back on tour after recording Fresh Evidence. Rory speaks about music and politics, touring & going home. | added 5/17/02 | 164 |
| Greek articles Two short articles taken from the web page of the Greek radio station. | added 5/26/02 | 165 |
| Fresh Evidence' of a Fresh Start by Jim Washburn From the March 7, 1991 issue of the L.A.Times. Rory returns to touring after a long break | added 6/01/02 | 166 |
| All-action Rory heads for the studio by Rick Sanders. Rory returns from his 3rd tour of the U.S. from the June9, 1973 issue of the Record Mirror | added 6/8/02 | 167 |
| Rory comments on his musicians a collection of comments about members of the band from Taste through the '70's. From the 1/87 issue of DEUCE QUARTERLY | added 6/15/02 | 168 |
| Interview
with Rory A brief, but interesting excerpt from a Dave Fanning interview with Rory on RTE 2 in April 1989. From the 2/89 issue of Deuce Quarterly. |
added 6/23/02 | 169 |
| Caught in the act by Harry Doherty A brief review of Rory's show at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1978. From the May 6, 1978 issue of Melody Maker | added 6/30/02 | 170 |
| Interview 1/85 translated from Hungarian radio by Csaba Soltesd and posted in Deuce Quarterly #38 Jan '85 some interesting comments from Rory including why Taste never regrouped | added 7/7/02 | 171 |
| Blues and smiles on the border Rory caps off a tour of the UK with a benefit for a friend. From the Dec.28, 1988 issue of the London Irish News | added 7/13/02 | 172 |
| RTE Interview with Gay Byrne A 1988 TV interview with Rory | added 7/21/02 | 173 |
| Gallagher -Traveling Full Circle by Gerry Gilbert A nice piece from the May 13, 1972 issue of Sounds. An interview touching on where Rory's music was been and where it was going at the time | added 8/4/02 | 174 |
| Rory Gallagher- Irish Tour by Marc Giguere A review of the IT DVD, a little history and a capsulized look at each of Rory's albums. From the summer 2002 issue of "Blues News" of the Manitoba Blues Society | added 8/10/02 | 175 |
| Playing Magically as Ever - Rory Gallagher by von Wolfgang Bongeriz Posted to the 3/86 issue of Deuce Quarterly, this brief piece touches a bit on the recording of Jinx and getting back on tour | added 8/17/02 | 176 |
| Rory live in Dinkelsbühl by Mrcus Gygax & Agi Gregori From the 2/86 issue of Deuce Quarterly #39, a review of Rory stealing the show at the Dinkelsbühl festival | added 8/25/02 | 177 |
| An Irishman in Paris! by Hervé Muller From a 1974 issue of the French magazine, Rock & Folk. A WELL written piece about the band and what set Rory apart from the pack | added 8/31/02 | 178 |
| Rory Gallagher by Tom Harrison A 1974 article from beetle magazine touching on touring, singles, Hendrix etc. A good read! | added 9/7/02 | 179 |
| Short Stuff A glowing review of Rory's 1974 visit to Manitoba, Canada. A nice tie in to the article above. Published Feb.15, 1974 in the Winnipeg Free Press | added 9/14/02 | 180 |
| Place: Dusseldorf Venue: Philipshalle Artist: Rory Gallagher A short piece posted to Deuce Quarterly 1/1987 about the new 1978 lineup and Rory's use of the slide | added 9/29/02 | 181 |
| Hunky Rory by Harry Doherty A tour review from the December 25, 1976 issue of Melody Maker as Rory returns to the Glasgow Apollo after an extended tour. The writer touches on the band and what set Rory apart from other performers | added 10/5/02 | 182 |
| Pirate Rory revisits for his destiny by Molly McSnailly Burke. A good piece from the Feb.14, 1988 issue of the Sunday Press as Rory is about to do his first full tour in Ireland after 5 years. A man with a mission | added 10/12/02 | 183 |
| Rory Gallagher: our fellow worker from Cork by Von Hermann Haring Posted to DEUCE QUARTERLY in 3/86, interesting article touching on Rory's appeal to generations of fans and his political positioning | added 10/20/02 | 184 |
| Gerry McAvoy
and Ted
McKenna Interviewed
in 1980 A brief interview with band members about their history with Rory |
added 10/27/02 | 185 |
| Lou Martin Interview By Markus Gygax. Lou talks of his career with Rory, before and after, his influences and some of his musical favourite moments. From Deuce Quarterly #46, Feb. 1989 | added 11/10/02 | 186 |
| Gallagher's Still Got the Sound and Fury by Jim Washburn A review of Rory's return to California after a six year absence. From the 3/9/91 issue of the Los Angeles Times | added 11/17/02 | 187 |
| The Mouse that Roried.....And saved the day for Celtic by Angie Errigo Rory comes to town and rescues the day after a loss in a football match From the Dec. 30, 1975 issue of New Musical Express | added 11/23/02 | 188 |
| Strat-o-Masters: Rory Gallagher A section of an excellent piece on the players who brought fame to the Strat. nice section on Rory. From the 7/99 issue of Guitar Player | added 11/30/02 | 189 |
| Back to the Basics by Penelope Ross A Feb. 16, 1976 review of Rory's music and show from the Bottom Line in NY. From the SoHo Weekly News | added 12/08/02 | 190 |
| At Last, Rory's Ace Card A 1976 write-up in Melody Maker as Rory's music takes a turn with the release of Calling Card aided by Roger Glover on production | added 12/15/02 | 191 |
| Dr Feelbad's bionic rock by Karl Dallas A unique piece from the Dec. 18, 1976 issue of Melody Maker . Check those biorhythms | added 12/22/02 | 192 |
| The man with the golden fingers by Philip Nolan An interesting piece written prior to the release of Defender. From the Evening Herald in Dublin on December 30 1983 | added 12/29/02 | 193 |
| Classic Riffs: Rory Gallagher's Deuce by Michael Molenda A 1998 article from the 2/98 issue of Guitar Player with the engineer of Deuce album looking back to those sessions | added 1/05/03 | 194 |
| Caught in the Act: Souped Up Rory by Esdale Maclean From the Jan. 3, 1976 issue of Melody Maker...a short piece dealing with Rory's show at the Royal Albert Hall in London. | added 1/12/03 | 195 |
| Roaring Rory lets rip just like old times by Paul Russell. Rory fills the Olympia Theatre after a long absence with a wide variety of appreciative fans. From the February 18, 1988 issue of the Evening Herald | added 1/18/03 | 196 |
| LIVE! Deuce Quarterly publisher, Markus Gygax takes us through back to back shows in England in from 1989. from Deuce Quarterly #46 | added 1/26/03 | 197 |
| Taste-one of the few to survive the boom by Royston Eldridge This 11/10/69 issue of Melody Maker looks at Taste's place in the growing blues/rock scene | added 2/9/03 | 198 |
| Rock On Rory by Eugene Masterson A 1988 piece from The Star with Rory looking at his place as a pioneer in the Irish rock scene. Also some photos from a 1988 gig in Liverpool | added 2/16/03 | 199 |
| Roger
Glover remembers Rory Deep Purple bassist, Roger Glover
produced Rory's 'Calling Card' album. He looks back to his days with
Rory in a post to the Deep Purple newsgroup in '95 |
added 3/2/03 | 200 |
Articles 201+
| Deep
Purple, Fleetwood
Mac – RORY GALLAGHER Steals the Show
Rory opens the show in Vancouver and leaves them saying “Who is that guitar player?” |
added
3/16/03 |
201 |
| Taste Split by Rory Hollingworth From the Oct. 17, 1970 issue of Melody Maker A less than cheerful piece on the break up of Taste | added 3/23/03 |
202 |
| Rory roars back with a new band by Roy Hollingworth from the April 3,1971 issue of Melody Maker A follow-up to article 202...Rory's "new band, his new album, and the death of Taste..." | added 3/30/03 |
203 |
| Rory Returns By Roy Hollingworth from the June 26, 1971 issue of Melody Maker. Rory's show causes a near riot in Cork casting doubts about being able to play there again | added 4/5/03 |
204 |
| Ulster: What the Music Men Say From the August 21, 1971 issue of Melody Maker. John Wilson and Rory speak about playing in Northern Ireland during the troubles. Interesting contrast | added 4/12/03 |
205 |
| A Taste of free form rock and roll From the January 17, 1970 issue of Melody Maker. MM follows Taste to France and discusses what type of music the band is doing and the jazz influences | added 4/19/03 |
206 |
| Don't worry, you won't lose Taste By Mark Plummer. From the August 1, 1970 issue of Melody Maker. The band speaks about their work schedule and the release of singles. | added 4/27/03 |
207 |
| The Rory Gallagher Signature Model Story by Harry Pellegrin This is the detailed story of how Harry created his own 'Rory' replica Strat. Lots of photos along the way. CHECK it out!! | added 5/1/03 |
208 |
| Rory Gallagher: Good Times An excellent interview by Uli Twelker from Good Times magazine from Dec. 1992 touching on a variety of topics | added 5/17/03 |
209 |
