REWRITING RORY

Rewriting Rory

Shining a positive light on the later years of Rory Gallagher’s career

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Remembering Rory's beloved mother, Monica, who sadly passed away on this day in 2005. On this day in 1992, Rory gave a remarkable masterclass at the Guinness Hopstore in Dublin - a powerful showcase of his musicianship, artistic range and gift for connecting with audiences of any size. On this day in 1992, the new Rory Gallagher Band with bassist David Levy and drummer Richard Newman made their debut at the Marina Hotel in Rhyl, North Wales. Head on over to the link below for more details on this performance along with some exclusive photographs and memories courtesy of David Crawley. Today marks 32 years since Rory’s incredible performance at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient. To celebrate, here’s a short clip from the concert, featuring one of my all-time favourite renditions of I Could’ve Had Religion. The show drew a crowd of 4,500, setting a new attendance record at the time for the Kervaric Sports Palace. Wishing Rory’s brother and longtime manager, Dónal Gallagher, a very happy birthday today! On this day in 1987, Rory played the Seepark Open Air Festival in Arbon. A few years ago, as part of Rewriting Rory’s On the Road series, I compiled some fan testimonials from this concert, along with a few other 1987 summer festivals that Rory took part in. You can read more here: Hope you're having a good week. The latest Rewriting Rory post has just dropped - a special edition of 'One Song, Many Lives' that really should be renamed 'Many Songs, Many Lives' as I look at a selection of songs that Rory revived later in his career (Link in Story). A few photos of Rory at the Langenau Open Air Festival, taken by Wolfgang Gürster on this day in 1994. On this day in 1989, Rory headlined the Mildenhall Rock & Blues Festival, joined on the bill by Uriah Heep, Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts, Stan Webb’s Chicken Shack, Engine, The Buster James Band, The Hamsters, April 16th, The Naff band, Fahrenheit, Forced Entry, No Nonsense and Euphoria. A fantastic shot of Rory in full flight at the Geelhouse Rock Festival, taken on this day in 1993. His performance was so electrifying that organiser Dis Van Ecyk immediately invited him back for the following year. On this day in 1989, Rory headlined the Ballyronan Rock Festival – better known as Rock the Lough – delivering an unforgettable performance on the shores of Lough Neagh. Rory appeared alongside Mama’s Boys (joined by keyboard legend Don Airey), Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts, DARE (fronted by ex-Thin Lizzy keyboardist Darren Wharton) and Vivian Campbell, who made a special guest appearance with his early band, Sweet Savage. On this day in 1982, one of my favourite moments in music history took place: Rory and Phil at Punchestown Racecourse. I thought I'd put together a little article about the event. Hope you enjoy it😊

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