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- Born: March 2, 1948
- Died: June 14, 1995
- Genres: Rock, Blues
- Origin: Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland
- Active: 1963—1995
- Albums: 18
- Labels: Polydor,Chrysalis
- Instrument: 1961 Fender Stratocaster
- 1972: Voted Melody Maker's Top Musician of the Year
- Invited to tryout for The Rolling Stones after Mick Taylor quit
- Sold over 30 million albums worldwide
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Career
Rory Gallagher began his career in 1966 in the band Taste. He recorded two studio albums with the band before going solo in 1970.As a solo artist, Gallagher was most prolific in the 70's. He released a total of ten albums during the decade and toured regularly.
He has sold over 30 million albums to date worldwide.
Death
Gallagher suffered from liver damage due to his long-term use of medication prescribed for his fear of flying. In 1995, he developed MRSA after a liver transplant. He never recovered and passed away on June 14, 2005, at the age of 47.-
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Rory Gallagher on Amazon
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Calling Card - $6.99
Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.Amazon
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Rory Gallagher: Live at Rockpalast - $39.98
Perhaps one of the most treasured blues guitarists over the past 30 years, Rory Gallagher made a number of appearances on Germany's famed Rockpalast show between 1976 and 1990. F...Amazon
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Irish Tour - $11.98
Digitally remastered reissue of the late bluesy Irish rockguitarist's 1974 concert album, first released on Polydor.Contains all 10 of the original tracks. Also featuresredesigned ...Amazon
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Rory Gallagher Questions
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What exactly did Liam do to Noel to make him quit Oasis? 5 AnswersAccording to an AP Article that quotes a letter that Gallagher wrote to his fans: The posting says "the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my... read more
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I favorited a YouTube video -- Rory Gallagher - A Million Miles Away Irish Tour 1974 http://bit.ly/xXt2B
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Rory Gallagher and Mark Feltham play Muddy Waters' "I can't be satisfied" http://tinyurl.com/ye4hm2x fantastic stuff!
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Now playing Rory Gallagher - Moonchild --tune in to wriu.org
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