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Rory on stage at the Ayr Pavilion on this day in 1988. Photos by Alistair Mulhearn. #rorygallagher #blues #1980s
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Rory on stage at the Ayr Pavilion on this day in 1988. Photos by Alistair Mulhearn. #rorygallagher #blues #1980s
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that Rory fan in your life? Rory Gallagher: The Later Years is currently on a Black Friday offer on Amazon for £10 (paperback) or £7.45 (Kindle):
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#rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s
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#rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that Rory fan in your life? Rory Gallagher: The Later Years is currently on a Black Friday offer on Amazon for £10 (paperback) or £7.45 (Kindle):
www.amazon.co.uk/Rory-Gallagh...
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s
www.amazon.co.uk/Rory-Gallagh...
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s
On this day in 1987, Rory played the Metropol in Berlin. Here are a few great shots from the concert! #rorygallagher #1980s #blues #berlin
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
On this day in 1987, Rory played the Metropol in Berlin. Here are a few great shots from the concert! #rorygallagher #1980s #blues #berlin
Some rare footage of Rory on German magazine show Tele-Illustrierte on this day in 1987, delivering a blistering performance of Sonny Boy Williamson's Don't Start Me Talkin'. #rorygallagher #1980s #blues
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Some rare footage of Rory on German magazine show Tele-Illustrierte on this day in 1987, delivering a blistering performance of Sonny Boy Williamson's Don't Start Me Talkin'. #rorygallagher #1980s #blues
Rewriting Rory turns 4 today! 🥰
Born to challenge misconceptions about Rory’s final decade, the blog celebrates his creativity, brilliance and humanity to the very end. Thank you to everyone supporting this labour of love — here’s to honoring Rory in all eras of his life!
#rorygallagher #blues
Born to challenge misconceptions about Rory’s final decade, the blog celebrates his creativity, brilliance and humanity to the very end. Thank you to everyone supporting this labour of love — here’s to honoring Rory in all eras of his life!
#rorygallagher #blues
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Rewriting Rory turns 4 today! 🥰
Born to challenge misconceptions about Rory’s final decade, the blog celebrates his creativity, brilliance and humanity to the very end. Thank you to everyone supporting this labour of love — here’s to honoring Rory in all eras of his life!
#rorygallagher #blues
Born to challenge misconceptions about Rory’s final decade, the blog celebrates his creativity, brilliance and humanity to the very end. Thank you to everyone supporting this labour of love — here’s to honoring Rory in all eras of his life!
#rorygallagher #blues
A great selection of photos of Rory on stage at the Muziekcentrum Vredenburg in Utrecht, Netherlands on this day in 1987.
Photos by Jan Slob
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #netherlands
Photos by Jan Slob
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #netherlands
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A great selection of photos of Rory on stage at the Muziekcentrum Vredenburg in Utrecht, Netherlands on this day in 1987.
Photos by Jan Slob
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #netherlands
Photos by Jan Slob
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #netherlands
Just a reminder that I'm still looking for people to take part in the below study. Drop me a line if you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested 😃
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Just a reminder that I'm still looking for people to take part in the below study. Drop me a line if you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested 😃
Happy Birthday to the Maestro of the Harp, Mark Feltham! A virtuoso harmonica player, a rock-solid force in the Rory Gallagher band and a true musical kindred spirit and friend to Rory. Wishing you a fantastic day filled with great music, sir!
#rorygallagher #blues #harp #music
#rorygallagher #blues #harp #music
October 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Happy Birthday to the Maestro of the Harp, Mark Feltham! A virtuoso harmonica player, a rock-solid force in the Rory Gallagher band and a true musical kindred spirit and friend to Rory. Wishing you a fantastic day filled with great music, sir!
#rorygallagher #blues #harp #music
#rorygallagher #blues #harp #music
On this day 1987, Rory played at the Hummingbird in Birmingham. He was joined by Tony Mcphee of the Groundhogs for the encore. To relive this powerful performance, head on over to Rewriting Rory where you can find a bootleg video of the concert:
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#rorygallagher
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#rorygallagher
October 18, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On this day 1987, Rory played at the Hummingbird in Birmingham. He was joined by Tony Mcphee of the Groundhogs for the encore. To relive this powerful performance, head on over to Rewriting Rory where you can find a bootleg video of the concert:
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/10/19/r...
#rorygallagher
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/10/19/r...
#rorygallagher
35 years ago, Rory delivered a stunning performance at Rocklife in Cologne. He powered through a 90-minute set filled with tracks from Fresh Evidence before returning for an unforgettable jam with Jack Bruce.
A chapter on this concert can be found in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher
A chapter on this concert can be found in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
35 years ago, Rory delivered a stunning performance at Rocklife in Cologne. He powered through a 90-minute set filled with tracks from Fresh Evidence before returning for an unforgettable jam with Jack Bruce.
A chapter on this concert can be found in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher
A chapter on this concert can be found in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher
Some great photos of Rory taken on this day at the Irish Centre in Leeds in 1987.
pics by Andrew Pollard
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
pics by Andrew Pollard
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
October 13, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Some great photos of Rory taken on this day at the Irish Centre in Leeds in 1987.
pics by Andrew Pollard
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
pics by Andrew Pollard
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
To mark the release of Defender, Rory and his band hit the road in October 1987 for a UK tour. On this day that year, they performed at the International 2 in Manchester. You can read a wonderful first-hand account of the show by fan John Christie
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#rorygallaher
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#rorygallaher
October 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
To mark the release of Defender, Rory and his band hit the road in October 1987 for a UK tour. On this day that year, they performed at the International 2 in Manchester. You can read a wonderful first-hand account of the show by fan John Christie
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/10/08/o...
#rorygallaher
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/10/08/o...
#rorygallaher
On this day in 1988, Rory played Heppenheim Open Air Festival in Germany. To mark the anniversary, here are a few fan testimonies I posted last year from those who were there. Enjoy!
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#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/09/11/o...
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
September 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
On this day in 1988, Rory played Heppenheim Open Air Festival in Germany. To mark the anniversary, here are a few fan testimonies I posted last year from those who were there. Enjoy!
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/09/11/o...
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/09/11/o...
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
Some fantastic photos of Rory on stage at the Tegelen Blues Festival in 1993. This was the third time that Rory performed at the iconic Dutch festival. Also on the bill were C. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Duke Robillard & Band, Earl King and the Butanes and Monti Amundson. #rorygallagher
September 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Some fantastic photos of Rory on stage at the Tegelen Blues Festival in 1993. This was the third time that Rory performed at the iconic Dutch festival. Also on the bill were C. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Duke Robillard & Band, Earl King and the Butanes and Monti Amundson. #rorygallagher
On this day in 1992, Rory received a civic reception at Cork City Hall from Lord Mayor Micheál Martin in recognition of his musical achievements. During the event, he was presented with a commemorative piece of Tipperary Crystal. #rorygallagher #1990s #blues
September 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
On this day in 1992, Rory received a civic reception at Cork City Hall from Lord Mayor Micheál Martin in recognition of his musical achievements. During the event, he was presented with a commemorative piece of Tipperary Crystal. #rorygallagher #1990s #blues
On this day in 1994, Rory performed at the SDR3 Festival in Stuttgart, held to mark the final day of the station’s annual “Hit Parade”. The event brought together broadcasters from across Europe, including Germany, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands & Bosnia-Herzegovina.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
August 21, 2025 at 5:22 AM
On this day in 1994, Rory performed at the SDR3 Festival in Stuttgart, held to mark the final day of the station’s annual “Hit Parade”. The event brought together broadcasters from across Europe, including Germany, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands & Bosnia-Herzegovina.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Celebrating 33 years since Rory’s headlining appearance at the Temple Bar Blues Festival - one of my favourite ever Rory performances and voted by you in 2023 as the highlight of his final decade.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
August 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Celebrating 33 years since Rory’s headlining appearance at the Temple Bar Blues Festival - one of my favourite ever Rory performances and voted by you in 2023 as the highlight of his final decade.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Remembering Rory's dear mother, Monica, who sadly passed away on this day in 2005. "He adored his mother, a constant confidante to a man who rarely confided in those around him. No matter what part of the world he was in, he always made it his business to telephone her every day.”
#rorygallagher
#rorygallagher
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Remembering Rory's dear mother, Monica, who sadly passed away on this day in 2005. "He adored his mother, a constant confidante to a man who rarely confided in those around him. No matter what part of the world he was in, he always made it his business to telephone her every day.”
#rorygallagher
#rorygallagher
On this day in 1992, Rory gave a remarkable masterclass to a group of young guitarists at the Guinness Hopstore in Dublin. During the event, he was also honoured with the Fender/Arbiter Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
August 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
On this day in 1992, Rory gave a remarkable masterclass to a group of young guitarists at the Guinness Hopstore in Dublin. During the event, he was also honoured with the Fender/Arbiter Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
On this day in 1992, the new Rory Gallagher Band with bassist David Levy & drummer Richard Newman made their debut at the Marina Hotel in Rhyl. Head to the link below for some exclusive photographs & memories of this concert:
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/08/11/r...
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/08/11/r...
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
August 11, 2025 at 6:56 AM
On this day in 1992, the new Rory Gallagher Band with bassist David Levy & drummer Richard Newman made their debut at the Marina Hotel in Rhyl. Head to the link below for some exclusive photographs & memories of this concert:
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/08/11/r...
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/08/11/r...
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Today marks 31 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.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
August 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today marks 31 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.
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Wishing Rory’s brother and longtime manager, Dónal Gallagher, a very happy 76th birthday today! ❤️Thank you, Dónal, for everything you've done - and continue to do - to keep Rory’s legacy alive.
#rorygallagher
#rorygallagher
August 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Wishing Rory’s brother and longtime manager, Dónal Gallagher, a very happy 76th birthday today! ❤️Thank you, Dónal, for everything you've done - and continue to do - to keep Rory’s legacy alive.
#rorygallagher
#rorygallagher
On this day in 1987, Rory played the Seepark Open Air Festival in Arbon. Note his bleeding hand and blood on the scratchplate in some of these photos - evidence of just how intensely he played. Read more on this gig here: rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/08/08/o...
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
August 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
On this day in 1987, Rory played the Seepark Open Air Festival in Arbon. Note his bleeding hand and blood on the scratchplate in some of these photos - evidence of just how intensely he played. Read more on this gig here: rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/08/08/o...
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
#rorygallagher #blues #1980s
A few photos of Rory at the Langenau Open Air Festival, taken by Wolfgang Gürster on this day in 1994. "Rory fascinates just as much as he did 20 years ago" wrote Neu-Ulmer Zeitung, hailing him as "the star of the evening."
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
August 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
A few photos of Rory at the Langenau Open Air Festival, taken by Wolfgang Gürster on this day in 1994. "Rory fascinates just as much as he did 20 years ago" wrote Neu-Ulmer Zeitung, hailing him as "the star of the evening."
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
A day late because of yesterdays special blog post but too important to miss: On july 17th 1988, Rory Gallagher took part in a landmark concert at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre to mark Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday.
#rorygallagher #1980s #dublinireland
#rorygallagher #1980s #dublinireland
July 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
A day late because of yesterdays special blog post but too important to miss: On july 17th 1988, Rory Gallagher took part in a landmark concert at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre to mark Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday.
#rorygallagher #1980s #dublinireland
#rorygallagher #1980s #dublinireland