In the Rory Gallagher: Calling Card documentary, released earlier this year, Dónal Gallagher remarked that he is “still not retired yet,” as “there’s always something new on Rory on the horizon.” And boy, he wasn’t kidding, with 2024 proving to be one of the busiest years in recent history for news and developments surrounding Rory. With the new documentary, the surprise auction announcement, the release of Rory Gallagher: The BBC Collection and Rory Gallagher: The Later Years and so much more, it truly has been a whirlwind of activity, sometimes overwhelming, but always exhilarating.
I think I’m not alone in saying that the highlight of this emotional year was undoubtedly the news that Rory’s 1961 Fender Stratocaster will return to Ireland, where it will be permanently exhibited in the National Museum. The entire campaign demonstrated the incredible unity and dedication of Rory’s fans, who went above and beyond for a man who gave so much to others, often at his own expense. Amid a year frequently overshadowed by global turmoil—from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine to the challenges of the US elections and the cost-of-living crisis—it is so heartwarming to see such positivity around Rory and a true happy ending for his beloved Strat. When I attended the exclusive auction event on 15 October, the love and admiration for Rory in that room was so palpable. I can only hope that he too felt that warmth and was looking down with his characteristic shy smile.
So, in this special year-in-review post, lets reflect on the many, many celebrations and achievements related to Rory in 2024. And let’s also look ahead to 2025, which promises to be just as spectacular with Rory’s 30th anniversary and a host of exciting commemorations and events planned, including the unveiling of a new statue outside the Ulster Hall on 4 January.
Here’s to you, dear Rory! ❤️
JANUARY
Popular 1 Magazine Feature
The New Year kicked off with a 10-page Rory feature in the Spanish music magazine Popular 1 to mark the 50th anniversary of Irish Tour ’74. The article is refreshingly sensitive to Rory’s mental health struggles and offers a good general overview of his career, although it falls down in its assessment of the 1980s and 1990s (as is often the case!). The translated version of the article can be read in full here.
Launch of The History of Irish Rock radio series
In late January, Dave Fanning launched a new 10-episode series The History of Irish Rock on RTÉ Gold. Over ten episodes, Dave told the story of music in Ireland from the showband era to the present day. Naturally, Rory featured across several of the episodes: an archival interview with Dave, ‘Philby’ and ‘Blister on the Moon’ in Episode 1 (28/1/24), ‘Walk on Hot Coals’ (live) in Episode 2 (4/2/24) and a Gerry Ryan phone-in following Rory’s passing in 1995 in Episode 4 (18/2/24).
FEBRUARY
‘Gallagher’ Composition Wins Seán Ó Riada Prize
On 20 February, Belfast composer Anselm McDonnell was declared winner of the 2024 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition for a piece that pays homage to Rory. Anselm collaborated with author Tim MacGhabhann on the composition, weaving together musical citations from Rory’s songs and imagery from Tim’s poetry volume Rory Gallagher—Live!—From the Hotel of the Dead. Speaking to me in May, Anselm pointed out the chorus from ‘Follow Me’ was used as a countermelody to the main soprano melody in the piece. He noted that, like Rory, he seeks to “push instruments to the extremes of expression” in his work until “their sound changes character.”
2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Irish Folk Awards
On 27 February, the RTÉ Radio 1 Irish Folk Awards celebrated the rich tapestry o Irish music. During the ceremony, legendary Irish folk musician Seamie O’Dowd paid tribute to Rory with a beautiful rendition of his 1971 song ‘Just the Smile’. O’Dowd, who has previously performed at the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon, regularly features Rory songs in his repertoire. Highlights from this memorable evening were broadcast on RTÉ One television on 2 March, capturing the spirit of the occasion.
MARCH
25th International Rory Gallagher Tribute Holland
On 1-2 March, the 25th International Rory Gallagher Tribute took place at Café de Zon in Wijk aan Zee in Holland. The weekend began with an energetic performance by the Simone Galassi Band from Italy, followed by the welcome return of the Marcel Scherpenzeel Band. For the third consecutive year, the Zac Schulze Gang brought their unique flair to the festival as well. The festival’s final acts included Brute Force and Ignorance from Germany, the Jim Kirkpatrick Band and Seamie O’Dowd, who played a special Irish Tour ’74 revisited set. Vincent Wolting was also on hand, showcasing his impressive collection of Rory memorabilia.
4th Annual Rory Gallagher Birthday Bash
Celebrations for Rory’s birthday also extended to Ireland, with Deuce hosting a special concert at the Grand Social in Dublin. There were also guest performances from Dubh Lee, The Stonecold Hobo, Colm Skwirbat and Stephen Brennan. The event, held in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, was a resounding success, raising a total of €6,124. Eoin Gallagher was in attendance, adding a personal touch to the heartfelt celebration.
APRIL
‘Walkin’ Blues’ Academic Paper
April began with the publication of my academic paper ‘Walkin’ Blues: Exploring the Semiotic Musicscape of Rory Gallagher’s Cork City’ in Ethnomusicology Forum. The paper traces a walking tour of Cork City that I undertook in July 2022, using an autoethnographic perspective to tap into the linguistic and semiotic characteristics of places and spaces associated with Rory and how they are tied to specific music memories.
Rory Gallagher Walking Tour – Cologne
On 7 April, a very special Rory Gallagher walking tour was organised in Cologne by Ernest Drake of Drake Records. The tour highlighted various locations around the city connected to Rory, culminating in a visit to Dieter Dierks Studios in Stommeln, where Rory recorded Photo-Finish, Top Priority and Jinx. Attendees had the unique opportunity to see some original gear, including a Les Paul Goldtop labelled “Property of Rory Gallagher” and a rare signed copy of Jinx. Vincent Wolting once again showcased his extensive collection of Rory memorabilia and artefacts, enriching the experience for all participants.
The Guardian Fender Stratocaster Article
On 10 April, The Guardian journalist Andy Welch published an article celebrating the 70th birthday of the Fender Stratocaster and “how it changed the world.” However, in a striking oversight, Rory was completely absent from the piece, which namechecked a host of other Strat users, from Jimi Hendrix and Bonnie Raitt to Joe Bonamassa and Hank Marvin. In response, fan Graham Mort wrote to the newspaper, hightlighting this omission and noting that Rory has “arguably the most iconically road-worn Stratocaster ever.” His letter was published in The Guardian’s Letter to Editor page, demonstrating that Rory’s fans continue to advocate for his legacy nearly 30 years after his passing.
Ireland Hospitality Awards
The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival was shortlisted for Best Irish Festival at the 6th Irish Hospitality Awards, which “aim to recognise and celebrate the country’s hospitality industry’s outstanding achievements and innovations.” Although the festival ultimately lost out to the Galway International Oyster Festival, it received a high commendation from the judges.
Donation of Carol Clerk Scrapbooks
The Oh Yeah! Music Centre in Belfast received an exciting addition to its archives: four scrapbooks belonging to the late music journalist Carol Clerk. Dating from 1970 to 1972 when Carol was a music-mad teenager, these scrapbooks document the early years of Rory’s solo career. Each one is filled with newspaper clippings, photographs, press releases and even souvenirs, including an old Doublemint packet from which Rory took a stick of chewing gum during a concert Carol attended in 1972. The scrapbooks serve as tangible memories from a turbulent time in Belfast, highlighting the vital role of music as a source of escapism and upliftment. They also present rich possibilities for researchers, opening exciting avenues for further academic studies on Rory and his enduring legacy.
Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience Best Artist Competition
Over several months, the Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience ran a ‘Best Artist’ competition on their Instagram page. Each day, the Museum posted two Irish artists in their Story and encouraged followers to vote on who they preferred. Rory faced off stiff competition to go head-to-head with Thin Lizzy in the final. While he narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing in second place, his journey to the final was a testament to his enduring popularity and influence in the Irish music scene.
In the Land of Saints and Sinners
April saw the release of In the Land of Saints and Sinners, an Irish action thriller featuring former assassin Finbar Murphy, who seeks to escape his dark past in a quiet coastal town. In a memorable scene, Murphy, portrayed by Liam Neeson, pulls a record from his bookshelf, which happens to be Rory’s Live! in Europe. This nod to Rory adds an extra layer of cultural richness to the film, connecting it to Ireland’s vibrant musical heritage.
MAY
Cork International Choral Festival
The much-anticipated piece ‘Gallagher’ by Anselm McDonnell made its official debut at the Cork International Choral Festival on 3 May 2024. When I interviewed Anselm shortly after the event, he told me that he felt “honoured” that Dónal, along with other members of the Gallagher family, was present for the premiere. For Anselm, having the composition find a home at a festival in Rory’s hometown felt “moving and appropriate” and highlighted “how Rory’s legacy has been impactful not just on blues musicians but on the musical landscape of Ireland.”
Ballymaloe May Fair
Once again this year, Dónal participated in the Ballymaloe May Fair, leading a panel that included wine importer and music lover Pascal Rossignol, wine writer John Wilson and chef Lee Tiernan. Over wine tasting sessions, Dónal delighted the audience with anecdotes from his life with Rory, including a humorous tale about winning his weight in wine in a raffle!
Bodkin
The Irish dark comedy thriller television series Bodkin premiered this month on Netflix, following a group of podcasters who investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. Notably, Rory’s ‘Maybe I Will’ was featured in one of the episodes.
‘Hardboiled Blues’ OpenLearn Educational Resource
Continuing my collaboration with the Open University’s Open Learn educational resource platform, on 28 May, I produced ‘Hardboiled Blues: Rory Gallagher’s Blues Lyrics Revisited’. This resource delvers into Rory’s passion for crime fiction and how it influenced his songwriting. Additionally, it features a short quiz that invites users to test their knowledge of Rory’s lyrics alongside memorable quotes from hardboiled fiction.
JUNE
Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival
The annual Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend in Ballyshannon, featuring an impressive lineup that included Uli Jon Roth & Band, Canned Heat, Band of Friend, and Nine Below Zero, among others. The highlight of the festival was a very special one-hour interview with Dónal conducted by Dave Fanning. The interview covered a range of themes, with a particularly poignant discussion about Rory’s declining health and his time in hospital. You can watch the full interview here. At the end of the interview, festival organiser Barry O’Neill presented Dónal with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to Rory’s legacy. Very well deserved indeed!
Rory Gallagher: Calling Card Documentary
June 2024 saw the release of a new Rory documentary, broadcast on RTÉ as Rory Gallagher: Calling Card and on BBC NI and BBC iPlayer as The Rory Gallagher Story. The documentary provides a more personal glimpse into Rory’s life and career through the perspective of Dónal, exploring his own archive and following him around various sites of significance to Rory across the island of Ireland and in London. Speaking to me via email in December 2023, Dónal remarked that Rewriting Rory “connects well to the endeavours of the ‘new’ documentary,” which balances Rory’s offstage struggles with his continued musical excellence throughout his life. The documentary has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from fans and critics alike. For a full review of the documentary, check out June’s blog post.
‘Hardboiled Blues’ Talk
June marked the annual National Crime Reading Month, as well as the launch of the Open University’s crime season. To mark both occasions, I delivered a 45-minute presentation on the Kickback City boxset on 7 June. In the presentation, I explored how the boxset came about and discussed the influence of hardboiled fiction on Rory’s songwriting. If you’d like to catch up, you can watch the presentation here.
50th Anniversary Irish Tour ’74 Celebrations
Also on 7 June, BBC Radio Ulster’s Ralph McClean hosted a very special evening at the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn dedicated to Irish Tour ’74. Attendees enjoyed a full listening experience of the album, followed by an engaging panel discussion about Rory’s music.
Stratocaster Article in Guitarist Magazine
The June edition of Guitarist magazine celebrated Rory by ranking him number 2 in their article ‘Ten Great Strat Tones’. Highlighting his performance of ‘Walk on Hot Coals’ from Irish Tour ’74, the article noted, “The Blues is about pure emotion, and if you want to hear a Strat player giving their all, ‘Irish Tour’ is a must. Rory’s Strat – said to be the first Strat to arrive in Ireland – was worked almost to destruction. Rory took a Tweed Fender Twin on the road for this famous tour, with a Vox AC30 Dallas Arbiter Rangemaster Treble Booster: a key element to add bite to the Vox.”
Midnight Special
For the past year, Burt Sugarman, the producer of the US music show Midnight Special has been releasing episodes in chronological order on YouTube. After much anticipation, Rory’s performance from 22 March 1974 was rather fittingly released on 14 June, the anniversary of his passing. The performance sees Rory and his band taking the stage against a red lit backdrop of ‘Rory’ as they deliver electrifying renditions of ‘Tattoo’d Lady’ and ‘Cradle Rock’. It’s incredible to witness Rory’s high-energy performance in such an intimate TV studio setting, with some audience members rising to their feet in applause by the end of the first number.
As I Roved Out
On 25 June, Hot Press released a 4-CD homage to Celtic rock titled As I Roved Out – A Story of Celtic Rock 1968-1978. Rory features in three tracks on the album: ‘Born on the Wrong Side of Time’ (Taste), ‘Just the Smile’ (Rory Gallagher) and ‘Poets and Storytellers’ (with Joe O’Donnell).
‘What’s Going On’ Talk
The month wrapped up with another talk by me, this time for the Literature and Music Research Group Symposium on Words, Music and Silence, hosted by the Open University and University Music Talk. I was invited to deliver a brief 5-minute lightning talk in response to the theme of ‘silence’. I chose to discuss how Rory broke a “22-year silence” when he played the opening to Taste’s ‘What’s Going On’ at the Bonn Blues Festival in 1992. In my talk, I explored the meaning of silence from temporal, musical and emotional perspectives. If you’d like to watch it again, you can find it here.
JULY
Announcement of Rory Gallagher Instrument Sale
On 7 July, the Rory Gallagher fan community awoke to the surprising and upsetting news that Rory’s large instrument collection, including his beloved 1961 Fender Stratocaster, would be going to auction at Bonhams on 17 October. In his public statement, Dónal emphasised the “difficult and sensitive” decision behind this choice and expressed hope that any proceeds raised would “continue to do further good for Rory’s name and legacy, as well as assisting good causes, that my brother would have supported.” The announcement sparked a wave of anger, disbelief and sadness across the Rory fan community, followed by expressions of desire for the instrument collection to be acquired by the Irish state and housed permanently in Ireland. RTÉ’s Liveline was inundated with calls from fans urging for a protection order to be placed on the Strat, describing it as a secular relic akin to a modern-day Book of Kells. Sheena Crowley – daughter of Michael Crowley who sold Rory the Strat back in 1963 –set up a GoFundMe page to help secure a permanent home for the guitar in Cork. You can find a detailed step-by-step account of the events that unfolded leading up to the auction in this special blog post from October.
Announcement of Cork Person of the Year Awards
Amid all the drama surrounding the sale of Rory’s instrument collection, the Cork Person of the Year Awards committee announced the introduction of a new in memoriam category for next year. And to launch this new category, they could think of no more deserving recipient than Rory himself. This tribute seems especially fitting, as it will coincide with the 30th anniversary of Rory’s untimely passing. Dónal Gallagher has been invited to the gala lunch, where he will deliver a short speech about Rory and his profound significance to Cork. Legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne will also be honoured posthumously at the event.
AUGUST
Guitarist Magazine
A particularly poignant edition of Guitarist magazine was released in August, featuring a striking cover image of Rory’s beloved Strat on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, titled ‘Final Bow’. The 24-page article included a thoughtful interview with Dónal, where he explained his reasons for the sale and shared seven stories behind seven of Rory’s instruments. Additionally, the magazine provided some advanced listings from the Bonhams auction catalogue, complete with their estimated prices.
MacCurtain St Mural
On 21 August, a new mural of Rory was unveiled on MacCurtain Street in Cork. The mural beautifully captures a young Rory with his acoustic guitar, celebrating the moment when he won a talent contest and was photographed for the Echo back in 1956 at City Hall. Created by local artist Kevin O’Brien, this tribute is part of a series of four new electricity box murals in the area, commissioned by The VQ.
Midnight Special
Earlier in the year, we were promised another Rory appearance on Midnight Special, and it finally surfaced in late August. From his performance on 7 June 1974, he delivers stunning renditions of ‘Who’s That Coming’ and ‘Hands Off’. As always, Rory showcases a masterclass in live performance, demonstrating how he could light up even a small studio stage with his incredible energy and passion. The slide solo on ‘Who’s That Coming’ is truly breathtaking, and there’s a delightful moment when he glances back with a knowing smile, fully aware that the band is tearing it up. Absolutely genius!
Prince Valiant Comic Strip
Readers of Prince Valiant may have been surprised earlier this month to find Rory in the long-running Sunday newspaper comic strip as the wandering minstrel Gallchobar. The strip’s current illustrator, Thomas Yeates, is a big Rory fan and decided to feature Rory in Prince Valiant’s travels to Ireland. In the scene below, Gallchobar and the Prince play together. Yeates’ friend, Pete Sears, also joins in on the jam playing the elbow pipes. Rory first appeared in the 25 August strip (#4568), making his final appearance on 22 December.
SEPTEMBER
Rory Gallagher Night
On 15 September, Rory Gallagher Night took place at Cork City Hall, organised by Sheena Crowley to raise funds for bringing Rory’s Strat home to the city. The event featured an impressive line-up of local Cork musicians, including Hot Guitars with Seán Long, Moonchild and Sam Healy, The Watermelons and Eoghan Regan, Trés Hombres and Brian Tambling. A special guest appearance by Gerry McAvoy who flew in from France especially for the occasion added to the excitement. The evening was hosted by Liam O’Maonlaoí of Hothouse Flowers and drew a sold-out crowd, filling the hall to the rafters – a nostalgic reminder of the days when Rory regularly performed there. The gig was also livestreamed online and received international media coverage. By the end of the evening, the GoFundMe was at €40,000.
‘Connections, Community, Creativity: Online Music Fandoms and Mental Health’
Back in late 2023, I developed a curriculum resource for the Open University focused on online music fandoms and their benefits for mental health, drawing from my personal experiences in the Rory Gallagher fan community. As part of this resource, I was interviewed by Irish musicologist Dr Michael Lydon. Nearly a year later, an abridged transcript of our conversation was published in the Journal of Popular Music Studies. You can read it here.
Possible Ulster Hall Statue
On 28 September, a teasing post was published by the Rory Gallagher Statue Charity, showing just the date “4 January” along with a link to a crowdfunding page. It appears that the long-awaited statue of Rory outside the Ulster Hall in Belfast will finally come to fruition next year, providing it receives the necessary funding. Alongside the statue, there are plans for a media archive and photographic exhibition. Speaking to Barry McGivern at the time, he stated that just £30,000 was needed to make this vision a reality. In late December, it was confirmed that sufficient funds had been raised and the statue would indeed be unveiled on 4 January 2025, followed by a special showing of Irish Tour ’74.
Newstalk ‘Greatest Irish Musician’ Radio Poll
Every few years, Irish radio channel Newstalk conducts a poll to determine the greatest Irish musician. Once again, on 29 September, Rory took the crown, leaving iconic acts like U2, Thin Lizzy, Van Morrison and Christy Moore trailing in his wake!
Announcement of Live at the Marquee, 30th Anniversary Concerts
In mid-September, the Gallagher estate teased us with news that a big announcement would be made on 30 September. On that morning, via Facebook, fans were mysteriously invited down the Oliver Plunkett bar in Cork. It was soon revealed that US blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa was in the house, appearing alongside Dónal and Daniel Gallagher, Gerry McAvoy and promoter Peter Aiken, to announce two Rory tribute shows next July to mark the 30th anniversary of his passing. Joe will perform the Irish Tour ‘74 set in its entirety. During a press conference for the event, he was asked whether he would consider buying Rory’s Strat, to which he responded that it was a “national treasure” that rightfully belongs in Ireland. Following the announcement, a third date was added after the first two sold out almost instantly.
OCTOBER
Rory Gallagher: The Later Years
After nearly three years of research, over 200 interviews & archival visits across 15 countries, Rory Gallagher: The Later Years was released with WP Wymer on 4 October. The book seeks to challenge the often-told ‘rise and fall’ narrative of Rory’s life, documenting and reappraising his musical journey during his final decade through fresh interviews with those who knew him and previously unexplored archival materials. The book, co-written with Rayne Morales, was a true labour of love for me, driven by a strong desire to showcase Rory’s ongoing musical achievements during a time of great personal challenges and to present the compassionate, nuanced story he truly deserves. On the release date, I gave two interviews about the book, which you can read here. We were also interviewed by US journalist Mark Stevens in December for his blog. If you haven’t yet picked up a copy, you can buy it here! And if you have already picked up a copy and have the time to leave an Amazon review, I would be most grateful.
7th Rory Gallagher Italian Tribute Nights
The 7th Italian Rory Gallagher Tribute Nights in Bergamo took place over the first weekend of October. The event featured two fantastic nights of music from Big Guns, Willie Byrne, Irish Fire, Simone Galassi Band, Blueprint and Tolo Marton. This edition also paid tribute to the memory of John ‘Jay Jay’ Joyce, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
Rory Gallagher: The BBC Collection
The sad news of the auction that emerged in July was somewhat alleviated just a week later when the Gallagher estate announced an exciting, new release: Rory Gallagher: The BBC Collection. This extensive boxset features 18 CDs and 2 Blu-rays, showcasing all of Rory’s BBC performances from 1971 to 1984. Upon its release on 11 October, the album received critical acclaim, reaching Number 3 in official German album charts. For a full review of the boxset, be sure to check out my earlier blog post.
Bonham’s Exclusive Event
On 15 October, I was lucky enough to be invited by Dónal to an exclusive private event at Bonhams to view Rory’s instrument collection. The evening was one of the best I’ve ever had, with special performances by Dom Martin and Laurence Jones, along with a Q&A with Dónal and Daniel, hosted by Guitarist magazine. A particularly memorable moment was an impromptu performance of ‘As the Crow Flies’ by Seamie O’Dowd using Rory’s National guitar. The atmosphere was filled with love and camaraderie among family, friends and fans of Rory. Seeing that iconic Strat in person was profoundly emotional and something I will cherish forever.
Rory Gallagher Instrument Sale
17 October was an extremely emotional day as Rory’s large instrument collection went under the hammer at Bonhams. My blog post, published the day after the event, captures all the emotions of the occasion, so I won’t repeat them here. But in short: RORY’S STRAT IS COMING HOME, thanks to Live Nation Gaiety who purchased it and generously donated it back to the Irish state to be housed in the National Museum. They also secured Rory’s Vox AC30, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster and ‘back-up’ Strat. Also, after months of tireless campaigning, Sheena raised enough funds to bring home Rory’s 1963 Epiphone Coronet, 1983 Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire, 1959 Burns/Weill Fenton, 1961 Musima Elektrina and 1970s Fender Vibro-Champ Amplifier. Numerous other items were brought home to Ireland by the Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience and Some Neck Guitars, including Rory’s Coral 3S19 electric sitar, 1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins and 1960s Stella Harmony 12-String Acoustic. Speaking after the event, Dónal, visibly overwhelmed, described the outcome as ideal, calling it “cherries on top” to have these treasures belong to the State. With a laugh, he added that he would “sleep well tonight.”
NOVEMBER
Cork International Film Festival
The 69th Cork International Film Festival took place from 7-17 November, featuring a special 50th anniversary screening of Irish Tour ’74 at the Everyman Theatre. This screening was particularly meaningful, as the film had its world premiere at the festival back in 1974. Following the screening, Dónal participated in an intimate Q&A in Gallagher’s pub, sharing insights and memories that enriched the experience for all attendees. The Festival also included a special tribute to Rory at The Metropole Hotel, part of a vibrant series of installations spread across five locations in the city, sponsored by Murphy’s and with supported by Cork City Council.
DECEMBER
Vintage Guitar Magazine
The December edition of Vintage Guitar magazine featured a two-page piece on Rory and Taste. Entitled ‘Breakout Blues’, it documents what made Taste so unique, drawing on insights from Greg Martin, co-founder and lead guitarist in the Kentucky Headhunters.
Buscadero Magazine
Rory also made the front cover of the December edition of the Italian music magazine Buscadero, with an eight-page spread inside on the recent BBC Collection release. Aside from a few factual errors, the article is a really lovely piece that steeps praise on Rory (rightfully so!) and gets to the heart of what made him such a unique and well-loved performer. To read a full English translation of the article, click here.
As usual, I want to end by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support of Rewriting Rory.
As we look ahead to the New Year, I wish you all joy, success and fulfilment in the months to come.
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