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Rewriting Rory #1: The Untold Narrative
We set out the reasons for starting this blog and its fundamental aims.
Rewriting Rory #2: The Maestro of the Harp
We shine a spotlight on our favourite sideman, Mark Feltham, and tell his important part in the Rory story.
Rewriting Rory #3: Uncle Jimmy and Rory’s Irish Swansong
We talk about the special acoustic gig that Rory did at CIT in 1993 for his uncle Jimmy, as well as the special bond between the two men.
Rewriting Rory #4: ‘My Life, My Best Friend, My Psychic Make-up’
We discuss Rory’s relationship with his Strat and how the instrument was always there for him throughout his life.
Rewriting Rory #5: A Celebration of Mr. Blues
A bumper birthday post focused on all Rory’s achievements in the post-82 period [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #6 Part 1: Beyond Muddy, Lonnie and “The Killer”: The Sessions You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
We focus on Rory’s session work between 1985 and 1991. [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #6 Part 2: Beyond Muddy, Lonnie and “The Killer”: The Sessions You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
This second part focuses on Rory’s session work between 1992 and 1995. [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #7 Part 1: Fear NaCeirníni / The Man of the Records
We speak to Irish DJ, Dave Fanning, about his memories of Rory.
Rewriting Rory #7 Part 2: Fear Na Ceirníni / The Man of the Records
This second part continues our interview with Dave Fanning about Rory.
Rewriting Rory #8: A Requiem for Rory
A special anniversary post focused on our favourite Rory TV performances and interviews in the last decade of his life.
Rewriting Rory #9 Part 1: ‘Man on Fire’: A Spotlight on Rory’s 1994 Pistoia and Montreux Appearances
We provide detailed accounts, for the first time, of Rory’s 1994 appearances at the Pistoia Blues Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #9 Part 2: ‘The Roan Bull’: A Spotlight on Rory’s 1994 Lorient and Stuttgart Appearances
We continue our exploration of some of Rory’s best 1994 concerts, with a focus on the Festival interceltique de Lorient and the SDR3 Festival. [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #10: Like a Phoenix from the Ashes: Celebrating Rory’s Triumph at the Temple Bar Blues Festival 30 Years On
We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rory’s performance at the Temple Bar Blues Festival with a detailed account of his performance and masterclass delivered three days earlier at the Guinness Hop Store. [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #11 Part 1: ‘The Vasco Da Gama of Rock’: Rory’s Last World Tour – Japan
In this 3-part special, we explore Rory’s final international tour in 1991. Part 1 covers Rory’s adventures in Japan.
Rewriting Rory #11 Part 2: ‘The Vasco Da Gama of Rock’: Rory’s Last World Tour – Australia
We continue our exploration of Rory’s final international tour in 1991, with a focus on Australia.
Rewriting Rory #11 Part 3: ‘The Vasco da Gama of Rock’: Rory’s Last World Tour – USA
Our third and final installment in the series looks at Rory’s US leg of his 1991 international tour. [temporarily removed]
Rewriting Rory #12: Continuing Our Celebration of Mr Blues
We update our March post with a summary of Rory achievements and accolades throughout 2022, as well as new 1985-1995 accomplishments that we’ve dug up from the archives.
Rewriting Rory #13: Happy 75th Birthday, Rory
We asked fans to submit their favourite Rory moments from 1985 to 1995. We added up the votes and made a Top 20 to celebrate all that Rory still achieved in the final decade of his life.
Rewriting Rory #14: Remembering Rory
To mark the 28th anniversary of Rory’s passing, we’ve put together a list of our favourite tribute songs to Rory, along with some background information on how they came about.
Rewriting Rory #15: rory gallagher – all around man
A special post to mark the release of this momentous 1990 live album by Rory. We give our review of the album, along with an eyewitness fan account from the T&C Club and exclusive photos by Bob Hewitt
We reflect on the many Rory achievements and events to take place this year, from the new release and new plaque to the various photography exhibitions and magazine features, and so much more!
To mark Rory’s 76th birthday, we asked you to vote on your favourite objects associated with him. We’ve compiled the results into a bumper Top 30 post (plus extras!)
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