The first time I saw him was in 1972 at a three-day rock festival called Bull Island. Nobody knew who he was, but after he played, there were a few hundred thousand people who would never forget him, including me. I saw him around ten more times after that.
A true musician just wants to perform. It should never be about the money, ive played with my band for 10 years now. You can't beat the chemistry of like minded enthusiastics
This performance always leaves me speechless. Such passionate playing. Sometimes strumming a distorted powerchord tells more of a story than a _100 notes per second_-solo.
After hearing Rory Gallagher I wondered why he wasn't on the rock radio stations I grew up listening to it's the same way with a band from back in the day called Budgie if you haven't heard them check them out also.
They don't get any better than Rory I wish he was still with us what a loss to music he is a one off super star 100% great and legend hope you are still rocking up there R.I.P. RORY GALLAGHER THE GENIUS SO SADLY MISSED.
I wish I could erase Rory from my memory, just to have the chance to discover his music again. It was a freezing snowy morning when I first listened to Moonchild on the radio. I had skipped my Calculus class and I was having a coffee. The owner of the coffee shop told me the name. "Oh, him? He is Rory..." I went straight to a music shop and bought "Stagestruck" because it had Moonchild on it. I'll never forget tht day in my life.
I can't even count the number of afternoons my buddy Jerry and I used to listen to Rory, cranked, in a little house on a island, smoking cigs and drinking beer and getting beer rings and ashes on the big table in the kitchen as the snow came and went outside.
I'm sick of hearing about Rory not ever achieving real fame! Just look on CZcams, and you will see that the camera was always on when, Rory was around.Every day I see a new video that I never saw before. Oh don't let me forget all The Chanting, rory Rory RORY. No, not too famous, no not at all. I thank everyone that read this far into my Rant. RORY RULES!!!
Randico Enrico Gonzalez Jr. .....nah, some of us have *always* known and loved Rory and “fame” is precisely what he steered clear of. Rory did however, tour Europe constantly and had sold in excess of 30 million albums *before* he passed away and *before* newer and renewed interest. It was the States Rory had hoped to crack but he only enjoyed a “cult” following there despite repeated tours. It’s only in recent years that his popularity has increased there but he refused to “sell out” saying he could “write a hit song but did not WANT to”, Rory was the real deal. As for the camera, yes, Rory was the obvious star, you’ll notice his fellow band members stand back, that’s why - it was Rory’s time to shine.
Heyja m8 You just revered being almost 60. Well its 11 month on and im about turning 61 in may guess same generation. Now what i need to tell. I was born in Germany came to holland in januari 74. I was pissed back then due to the movement to Holland but than it came on to me .the city was Geleen south of the Netherlands pk..until 86 from 69 they ve had this festival called PINKPOP look it up it still exists and even more. Due to the fact that the fest gotten bigger and bigger they moved on down south about 40kl. From my place. Fact is that Pinkpop, of which I had the chance being a part of especially thruout the 70ees.lol. man it was magic in 74 .I was just turned 13 and got a ticket from my other My first year.you can guess I believe still know the better acts One was Rory Gallagher .the place of happening was a normal bikers round up in the cities park.so stage still quite improvised ok.theres a picture on you tube with Rory playing beneath a sheed of linnen with the words Pinkpop 74 Other major acts were cpt.beefheart steelers wheel and others I will never forget in those 70ees years seen all or a lot of the old bands .manfred mann with his nightingales and bombers he Spirit in the night . Thin lizzy van halen you name top bands back than 👌 Love and light from Holland.oh yes I believe telling that Pinkpop was taken up in the 2000ers years in the guineas book of records the only festival ever kept returning ever-increasing 69
Montreux Jazz Festival July 5, 1985. One of the best performances I've ever heard. Moonchild is an amazing song, and Rory Gallagher sure knows how to play the guitar. But let's not forget Gerry McAvoy. His bass playing is quite deceptive, sounds simple, but it isn't. He played with Rory for twenty years, and on this recording every note he plays is exactly what should be played. Not too much, not too little. Supertight backing for Rory with Brendan O'Neill on drums.
@J P I don't know if this is Ted on drums or not, but yes he was this good. at least, if not better. He had more style to his playing, more flair, if you will. His snare rolls made the mundane cool. So no, this is probably not Ted McKenna. He's not near as good
Rory is a genious.... no point comparing musicians, he's one of the best. Cant practise to get the feel as this guy has, or the legends. You have it, or dont
Couldn't agree more. I can play the Daughter Of The Everglades solo note for note, yet it still sounds like crap when I do it. Rory had that magic touch that is so rare to find...
Played for over 60 years only to find out I don't have it but had a lot of fun trying and still do, however quite true you either have it or don't, Rory was a natural !
+nick l (fenderman) file 3ereis oti otan irthe stin ellada ton rotisan poios einai kati tin gnomi tou o kaliteros tragoudistis kai apantise o basilis papakostantinou
Gods guitar angle the very blessed Rory Gallagher, probably the greatest guitarists of all time. Who said this, I did and I am willing to bet my best suit, my clean shirt and new brogue shoes in this claim.
@Jon Hill Hi Jon, Hendrix, Gallagher, Page, Moore, Gorham, Robbo and all the other very great guitar players are the very best iplayers n the world. to different people each player are the very best in this world so I agree with all those peoples
RORY GALLAGHER IS THE MOST UNDERRATED, BRILLIANT MUSICIAN ON THE WHOLE PLANET. WHEN ARE PEOPLE GONNA GET IT? RORY YOUR THE BEST! EVER EVER EVER. NOBODY TOUCHES HIM. 🎸💚👑💞☘️
Probably the bset live version of what I believe is Rory's best song. His second solo is worth all the gold and diamonds in the world, it's so fluid, fast, and full of emotion. Reminds me of some of Blackmore's epic live solos. And let's not forget gerry McAvoy's pulsing bass lines - meaty and melodic, the perfect foil for Rory's brilliance. An incredible performance.
Best song ever!!! Fantastic music, rythm, melody, words... He was simply the best of all. He had a great individual personality and a special character everyone admired! A real gentleman of rock. Perfect guitarist, song writer, singer. R.I.P. Rory Gallagher...
Κάθομαι με τις ώρες να βρω τα κατάλληλα ηχοχρώματα όταν φτιάχνω ένα κομμάτι, προγράμματα,υπολογιστές, synthesizers και μετά ακούς 3 άτομα να γεμίζουν το ακουστικό φάσμα με θεϊκό τρόπο. Αυτό είναι ταλέντο. Αυτό κάνει κάτι τέτοια κομμάτια διαχρονικά και αθάνατα. Μάθαμε 10 νότες στο ωδείο (από 8 χρόνων μέχρι τώρα στα 48 σπουδάζω μουσική) κ πάμε να γράψουμε μουσική!!!! Μπράβο τους. Έμπνευση κ ταλέντο χρειάζεται
What an absolute pleasure it must have been to be in a band with this man,I tear up every time I realize those days are over.He is missed every day :( What a legend!
I saw Rory, twice back in the 70's and both times, he wore his Levi (denim jacket) and removed it later, after it was all wet n' sweaty, both times he played for at least 2-1/2 hours, giving the best show possible, he was awesome...!
I was 13 when I first time I heard his music and now 40 yrs later this still gives me goose bumps head to toe. Thanks Rory for a beautiful legacy. rip.
Had the pleasure of being pretty much front row when this exact line-up, instruments, amps etc did a show at Auckland Town Hall - roundabouts 1979... was everything to behold. Just like the video - but more personal :) Thanks for the Journey Rory.
I was born in 76, grew up with NDW and ABBA, then came to Iron Maiden, Metalica and Priest, and it took me 20 years to recognize what Rory was all about! I love Rory and his music! Lower Saxony
Having done two posters for two different shows in 73 in Calgary , both times he was the warm act and both times he was the better act , may God bless his soul
He never sought the adulation and limelight. He just wanted to play and enjoy and bring joy to others. He is my all time number one just ahead of Johnny Winter who was just an ace behind and then Randy Rhoads. He was taken too early.
Great version of Moonchild. Although Rory sometimes doesn't make the top ten in some global guitarists lists, he is acknowledged by those who followed his career and also by all the other top guitarists. The following comments are attributed to Slash: "He's one of the guitar players I got turned on to at a pretty young age. Nobody else I knew was really too hip to him, at least in Hollywood. But then they were sort of all into Randy Rhoads, anyway. Rory didn't sound like anybody else. There are a million guys who sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never heard anybody who could really pull off sounding like Rory Gallagher. He had a very individual, independent kind of tone and approach and everything. He's always been a big hero to me."
I think the best EVER quote was by Jimi Hendrix, back in 1970......who when asked, whats it like to be the best Guitarist in the world, replied......I don't know, go ask Rory Gallagher.......That says it all, methinks........
Those who compile top ten list´s truly don´t know much about guitar playing. There is no such thing as a top ten...thousands of guitarist´s are equal to the task of playing at the ultimate level...Rory was awesome...so much passion and never did he sell out like so many others. R.I.P.
n13roy ......that’s a myth that has unfortunately taken on a life of its own and is now being documented as fact. The interview where Jimi was asked this is now on CZcams yet still this continues. I’ve heard of at least 3/4 guitarists who Jimi supposedly cited as the best.
He would fill stadiums today if he was still around. So sad he isn't. So many guitarists would love to have half his talent.
Thankfully i seen him in 83 .He never got the worldwide recognition he deserved .
The first time I saw him was in 1972 at a three-day rock festival called Bull Island. Nobody knew who he was, but after he played, there were a few hundred thousand people who would never forget him, including me. I saw him around ten more times after that.
I will be 73 this year love Rory saw him back in 1973!
There is a big difference between fame and talent and I finally understand this by watching Rory now.
16 years ago i was watching this video on youtube as a student.Still here!I will be watching the video till the day i die.Rory RIP.GREECE loves you!!!
Gerry McAvoy (bass guy) shows what really means to feel the music. A real musician.
And the drummer!!
Rory what can you say, but drum bass that is a great engine 👍
TOTALLY! Gerry is Amaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!
Absolutely & pretty sure he invented "man spreading" :)
Indeed, McAvoy means business. Would have made it any band.
From Greece with love Rory for ever!! Και είμαστε πολλοί βλέπω εδώ μέσα..
Excellent song utterly excellent guitarist SORELY MISSED
One of my favorite songs of Rory Gallagher 👍🎸🎸🎸. R.I.P 🕊️
RORY GALLAGHER THE MAN THAT REFUSED TO SELL-OUT FOR FAME!!
IN MY MIND THE GREATEST LIVE MUSICIAN TO EVER LIVE!
Not fame, he refused to record commercial music.
brilliant like so many jazz ,blues , rock and punk musicians . At 75 years old ........ yes
A true musician just wants to perform. It should never be about the money, ive played with my band for 10 years now. You can't beat the chemistry of like minded enthusiastics
Fuck off with the Caps Lock dickhead.
@Keirnon Grainger YEAH I LOVE PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT RORY IN CAPS LOCK! THAT MAN PLAYED ON STAGE IN CAPS LOCK 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
My favourite song of his. I play this LOUD everytime. RIP Rory.. I still have the vinyl album, and I will never get rid of it..
One of the few who is much better live than studio. The feeling, the simplicity, the electricity ... Rory Gallagher ... There is nothing more to say
I agree these kids have nò idea
This performance always leaves me speechless. Such passionate playing. Sometimes strumming a distorted powerchord tells more of a story than a _100 notes per second_-solo.
Most of the times actually... 😁
Ohhhh yes !!!!!!👍
Rory is a legend of Rock
One of the greatest guitarist of all time
I'm 48 years old and right now I just find out Rory Gallagher. Never is too late to fix mistakes. This song is....wow...even better than the record
Should of seen them Live!! Simply Awesome
Celebrating the 75th year of his birth. He was only 47 when he died 😢 Turn it up!
I saw him in Athens at New Filadelfeia Stadium at 1981 at age of 13 i am now 54 and i remember every second of this concert and Rory ❤
I also just found out I'm 52 and play guitar like you said bro it’s never too late, but I wish I found out 45 years ago, man he surely is great!!!!!!
After hearing Rory Gallagher I wondered why he wasn't on the rock radio stations I grew up listening to it's the same way with a band from back in the day called Budgie if you haven't heard them check them out also.
This man is way too understated. This song literally influenced so many metal songs
Two Minutes to Midnight for example...
They don't get any better than Rory I wish he was still with us what a loss to music he is a one off super star 100% great and legend hope you are still rocking up there R.I.P. RORY GALLAGHER THE GENIUS SO SADLY MISSED.
One of the most underrated players of all time. RIP
Not underrated by those who play and know his music. The greatest!
Thank you Rory.
Ireland should be proud of you.
Irish people have not only riverdance, but rock legend Rory.
RIP. We remember you forever.
I wish I could erase Rory from my memory, just to have the chance to discover his music again. It was a freezing snowy morning when I first listened to Moonchild on the radio. I had skipped my Calculus class and I was having a coffee. The owner of the coffee shop told me the name. "Oh, him? He is Rory..." I went straight to a music shop and bought "Stagestruck" because it had Moonchild on it. I'll never forget tht day in my life.
Primo....much love...
💓💓😢Same
Calculus ,ugh. Rory ,yay!
I can't even count the number of afternoons my buddy Jerry and I used to listen to Rory, cranked, in a little house on a island, smoking cigs and drinking beer and getting beer rings and ashes on the big table in the kitchen as the snow came and went outside.
Wow, that ranks as one of the most heartfelt compliments ever. To a fellow fan, it means a lot. Thank you.
Awesome guitarist and great band. Real rock. Rory you went to that great gig in the sky way too soon. RIP Rory Gallagher.
He has formed a band with Phil Lynott and Gary Moore. Heaven Ain't a Bad Place to Be🙂
Thanks Rory for your unbelievable performance!!!
Very few concerts have ever been this good. The true Irish God.
29. 12. 2023 Привет с Северного Кавказа. 👍👍👍С новым годом .
Привет!
Как хорошо, что хорошая музыка объединяет всех!!!
One of the best guitarists of all time!!!!
Johnny winter and rory gallagher the best
Without a doubt and underappreciated too.
I'm sick of hearing about Rory not ever achieving real fame! Just look on CZcams, and you will see that the camera was always on when, Rory was around.Every day I see a new video that I never saw before. Oh don't let me forget all The Chanting, rory Rory RORY. No, not too famous, no not at all. I thank everyone that read this far into my Rant. RORY RULES!!!
Randico Enrico Gonzalez Jr. .....nah, some of us have *always* known and loved Rory and “fame” is precisely what he steered clear of. Rory did however, tour Europe constantly and had sold in excess of 30 million albums *before* he passed away and *before* newer and renewed interest. It was the States Rory had hoped to crack but he only enjoyed a “cult” following there despite repeated tours. It’s only in recent years that his popularity has increased there but he refused to “sell out” saying he could “write a hit song but did not WANT to”, Rory was the real deal. As for the camera, yes, Rory was the obvious star, you’ll notice his fellow band members stand back, that’s why - it was Rory’s time to shine.
Live and let live ,chill dude .
@@lindadote right on Linda 👍👍
Irish bands and musicians - best of the best
stunning gerry mcavoy on bass!!!!!!!
I've been around for nearly 60 years, but I'm just discovering Rory Gallagher and his band. Wow. They're great.
Same here. I’m 55 and have heard of him but I’d never listened. I have no idea why. My daughters boyfriend turned me on to him.
right. same.
Heyja m8
You just revered being almost 60. Well its 11 month on and im about turning 61 in may guess same generation.
Now what i need to tell. I was born in Germany came to holland in januari 74. I was pissed back then due to the movement to Holland but than it came on to me .the city was Geleen south of the Netherlands pk..until 86 from 69 they ve had this festival called PINKPOP
look it up it still exists and even more.
Due to the fact that the fest gotten bigger and bigger they moved on down south about 40kl. From my place. Fact is that Pinkpop, of which I had the chance being a part of especially thruout the 70ees.lol. man it was magic in 74 .I was just turned 13 and got a ticket from my other
My first year.you can guess I believe still know the better acts
One was Rory Gallagher .the place of happening was a normal bikers round up in the cities park.so stage still quite improvised ok.theres a picture on you tube with Rory playing beneath a sheed of linnen with the words
Pinkpop 74
Other major acts were cpt.beefheart steelers wheel and others I will never forget in those 70ees years seen all or a lot of the old bands .manfred mann with his nightingales and bombers he Spirit in the night . Thin lizzy van halen you name top bands back than 👌
Love and light from Holland.oh yes I believe telling that Pinkpop was taken up in the 2000ers years in the guineas book of records the only festival ever kept returning ever-increasing 69
55, just discovering too, liking what I'm hearing and seeing !!
I've known Rory Gallagher for 50 years.
Montreux Jazz Festival July 5, 1985. One of the best performances I've ever heard. Moonchild is an amazing song, and Rory Gallagher sure knows how to play the guitar. But let's not forget Gerry McAvoy. His bass playing is quite deceptive, sounds simple, but it isn't. He played with Rory for twenty years, and on this recording every note he plays is exactly what should be played. Not too much, not too little. Supertight backing for Rory with Brendan O'Neill on drums.
Gerry a good back up...Love it !!
His right hand man... Literally. 😉
sorry Ted Mc Kenna on drums (R.I.P.)
@J P well i'm wrong that's not Mc Kenna on drums.
@J P I don't know if this is Ted on drums or not, but yes he was this good. at least, if not better. He had more style to his playing, more flair, if you will. His snare rolls made the mundane cool. So no, this is probably not Ted McKenna. He's not near as good
One of the best guitarist ever🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
a great band all around....the drummer really kills it too
The man was a genius .....
My God!- Such a beautiful song.
Nobody writes such deep melancholic songs for rock-guitar!
Irish legend best to come from this little country
william brereton Thin Lizzy as well
@@achilleskatsamas6430 I would love to hear what Rory & Philo would be doing today if they were still rockin? Sleep well brothers!
Don't forget Thin Lizzy one of the best band ever.
Rory-One of the best guitarists ever!
What do you mean one of
According to Jimi himself, Rory was the one !
Rory the best ever
Bravo Ahmed
Those opening 5 chords just blow me away RIP Rory !
Απίστευτος και για πάντα στην καρδιά μας !!!!!!!!!
Rory is a genious.... no point comparing musicians, he's one of the best. Cant practise to get the feel as this guy has, or the legends. You have it, or dont
His tone is just so immediately recognisable as his own!
Couldn't agree more. I can play the Daughter Of The Everglades solo note for note, yet it still sounds like crap when I do it. Rory had that magic touch that is so rare to find...
Played for over 60 years only to find out I don't have it but had a lot of fun trying and still do, however quite true you either have it or don't, Rory was a natural !
Saw him live in Thessaloniki early in 80's.Unforgetable moment ," moonchild " was the opening track.
+nick l (fenderman) I saw him more than 20 times life. Iff I remember corrct is this Video from Montreux 1985. I was!!
LUCKY!!!!!
+nick l (fenderman) file 3ereis oti otan irthe stin ellada ton rotisan poios einai kati tin gnomi tou o kaliteros tragoudistis kai apantise o basilis papakostantinou
How can three men make such a great sound, this song should be at least 2 hours long
So like an album?
Look at ZZ TOP, they are 3
@@timniesz7798 But Zz top were shit
@@TheLeiferikson u ruined ur initial good take with this bad one :-(
@@TheLeiferikson well said 👍
Oh my god the amazing Rory
Gods guitar angle the very blessed Rory Gallagher, probably the greatest guitarists of all time. Who said this, I did and I am willing to bet my best suit, my clean shirt and new brogue shoes in this claim.
@Jon Hill Hi Jon, Hendrix, Gallagher, Page, Moore, Gorham, Robbo and all the other very great guitar players are the very best iplayers n the world. to different people each player are the very best in this world so I agree with all those peoples
RORY GALLAGHER IS THE MOST UNDERRATED, BRILLIANT MUSICIAN ON THE WHOLE PLANET. WHEN ARE PEOPLE GONNA GET IT? RORY YOUR THE BEST! EVER EVER EVER. NOBODY TOUCHES HIM. 🎸💚👑💞☘️
S O C
This song always brings me to tears. Love and miss Rory so much! That bass player is really rocking out.
My favourite live version of Moonchild on yt.
Moonchild is my favorite Song from Rory! 🤘
Probably the bset live version of what I believe is Rory's best song. His second solo is worth all the gold and diamonds in the world, it's so fluid, fast, and full of emotion. Reminds me of some of Blackmore's epic live solos. And let's not forget gerry McAvoy's pulsing bass lines - meaty and melodic, the perfect foil for Rory's brilliance. An incredible performance.
Excellent guitarist and song! RIP Rory!
rory is really one of the greatest and must underrated guitar player ever... Great song!
Every time...You make us smile for ever...Yes,you can! Αθανατος!!!☝💗
Best song ever!!! Fantastic music, rythm, melody, words...
He was simply the best of all. He had a great individual personality and a special character everyone admired! A real gentleman of rock. Perfect guitarist, song writer, singer. R.I.P. Rory Gallagher...
This is the best version, I play this whole my life.
Love this song Rory is the best guitarist ever a genius RORY GALLAGHER THE GREAT.
Love how Rory was playing the Purest Strat Gat sounds - minimal effects - ft pure Marshall backline etc... Nice.
Κάθομαι με τις ώρες να βρω τα κατάλληλα ηχοχρώματα όταν φτιάχνω ένα κομμάτι, προγράμματα,υπολογιστές, synthesizers και μετά ακούς 3 άτομα να γεμίζουν το ακουστικό φάσμα με θεϊκό τρόπο. Αυτό είναι ταλέντο. Αυτό κάνει κάτι τέτοια κομμάτια διαχρονικά και αθάνατα. Μάθαμε 10 νότες στο ωδείο (από 8 χρόνων μέχρι τώρα στα 48 σπουδάζω μουσική) κ πάμε να γράψουμε μουσική!!!! Μπράβο τους. Έμπνευση κ ταλέντο χρειάζεται
Τα ειπες ολα.... 3 ατομα μια ορχηστρα.
Όταν αγαπάς αυτό που κάνεις σε αγαπάει και αυτό, από ό,τι φαίνεται.
Ο Rory με έκανε να αγαπήσω και να μάθω να ακούω ροκ.καθε του τραγούδι είναι 10αρι.Μονο σεβασμό και θαυμασμό για το ταλέντο αυτό!!!
Καλό
@@stefanie6122 τα είπες όλα......
Watched dozens and dozens of times....3.38 still sends shivers down my spine!!!!!!
One of the greatest riffs in Rock history and a blast to play.
What an absolute pleasure it must have been to be in a band with this man,I tear up every time I realize those days are over.He is missed every day :( What a legend!
best version of moonchild I ever heard!
This is the man who got me into playing the guitar
Rory's guitar sound was just killer!!!!
Had the privilege of seeing Rory in Glasgow in the 70's! Much missed guitar genius.
The first concert I ever saw was Rush in 1982. Rory Gallagher opened. He was great. I'll never forget that night at the Garden
Oh yea, and the next day I bought the cassette tape of Stage Struck
JEFF SHORES Ah --- the great Stage Struck Lp -- I wore Moon Child out on that one --- great tune!
Such a sad and beautifull song...! Cheers Rory !
Αθάνατε Ρόρυ, η μουσική σου έχει ραγίσει τις "πέτρες" της ψυχής μας. Θα ζεις αιώνια με αυτά που μας άφησες.
Τέλεια....
One of the best opening riffs in music.................Love blasting this riff out on my old strat....
he is just so good my goodness.
I saw Rory, twice back in the 70's and both times, he wore his Levi (denim jacket) and removed it later, after it was all wet n' sweaty, both times he played for at least 2-1/2 hours, giving the best show possible, he was awesome...!
The greatest.saw him play in Glasgow Apollo.then had a drink with him in the legendary horse shoe bar.what a gentleman 🎸🎸
I was 13 when I first time I heard his music and now 40 yrs later this still gives me goose bumps head to toe. Thanks Rory for a beautiful legacy. rip.
the best of the best..immortal rorry.....
the bass player knows how to rock with his awesome face and body language - a true rock god
this is so heavy! that guy just took the best stuff from blues, rock and heavy metal and built a house of awesomeness!
Rory`s "Moonchild" is one of my all time favourites to listen to, & I used to love playing this with my band years ago, R.I.P
Had the pleasure of being pretty much front row when this exact line-up, instruments, amps etc did a show at Auckland Town Hall - roundabouts 1979... was everything to behold. Just like the video - but more personal :) Thanks for the Journey Rory.
Das ist noch Musik...und gute Musik wird niemals alt 🤘
Rory is the best
I watch this and wonder why I bother to pick up a guitar , it´s all been done by this man , saw him in ´73 , amazing performer , he is missed .
I am playing guitar for more then 30 years...every time i think about playing straight from heart ,Rory is the first guy i remember...
I really miss this guy, but he will always be remembered!
damn these guys played so hard and true, glad I saw them twice, RIP in Rory, your fire is missed
Now that is what you call talent. Rory Gallagher one of the best
Rory's best song ever ! A pity, I have never seen him live, but his spirit lives on.
Arguably, the definitive version.
I love how much soul the bassist puts on every video I’ve seen.
I was born in 76, grew up with NDW and ABBA, then came to Iron Maiden, Metalica and Priest, and it took me 20 years to recognize what Rory was all about! I love Rory and his music! Lower Saxony
Rory Gallagher the best friend a guitar ever had. He sure could make it sing.
Hammer einfach immer wieder Geil RORY GALLAGHER
R.I.P.
Having done two posters for two different shows in 73 in Calgary , both times he was the warm act and both times he was the better act , may God bless his soul
This song always brings me to tears. Love and miss Rory so much!
Such an amazing talent. Unfortunately, artists today have no inspiration and no talent for music. Is this your favorite song?
Rory Gallager was great. Such guitar wizardry.
I was lucky enough to see Rory several times in the late 70s and 1980s, legendary performer, he loved to play live and always gave 100%
Rory was the greatest. I got to see him once, and it was wonderful.
Saw him twice.. What a good guitarist, person and musician...
one of the greatest guitarists of all time !!! RIP
sublime guitar playing.. one of the all time greatest guitarists and live performers
He never sought the adulation and limelight. He just wanted to play and enjoy and bring joy to others.
He is my all time number one just ahead of Johnny Winter who was just an ace behind and then Randy Rhoads.
He was taken too early.
The best guitarist to have ever lived, I bet him and Jimmy are jammin up in heaven as we speak.
a bloody fantastic version of moonchild wow sure brings back some memories
What a performance!
Rorry ,RIP...the all-time greatest.
Great version of Moonchild. Although Rory sometimes doesn't make the top ten in some global guitarists lists, he is acknowledged by those who followed his career and also by all the other top guitarists. The following comments are attributed to Slash: "He's one of the guitar players I got turned on to at a pretty young age. Nobody else I knew was really too hip to him, at least in Hollywood. But then they were sort of all into Randy Rhoads, anyway. Rory didn't sound like anybody else. There are a million guys who sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never heard anybody who could really pull off sounding like Rory Gallagher. He had a very individual, independent kind of tone and approach and everything. He's always been a big hero to me."
I think the best EVER quote was by Jimi Hendrix, back in 1970......who when asked, whats it like to be the best Guitarist in the world, replied......I don't know, go ask Rory Gallagher.......That says it all, methinks........
Those who compile top ten list´s truly don´t know much about guitar playing. There is no such thing as a top ten...thousands of guitarist´s are equal to the task of playing at the ultimate level...Rory was awesome...so much passion and never did he sell out like so many others. R.I.P.
n13roy ......that’s a myth that has unfortunately taken on a life of its own and is now being documented as fact. The interview where Jimi was asked this is now on CZcams yet still this continues. I’ve heard of at least 3/4 guitarists who Jimi supposedly cited as the best.
Agree!!
Rory is the best, you didn't mention
there's nothing to say... it's an awesome sound, great performance of one of the best guitarists and composers the world has ever seen