When Rolling Stone Records was launched , Keith Richards told the NME the first two artists they wanted to sign were Peter Tosh and Rory Gallagher. When the Stones looked for someone to replace Mick Taylor, Rory was one of the lucky few asked to audition. Mick Jagger told the Melody Maker he loved Rory's music and couldnt understand why he wasnt a household name. Rory Gallagher passed away June 19 1995. Here's what the fuss was all about. RIP to the late great Wilgar Campbell nailin' that beat...

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Rory is certainly missed by so many music fans all over the world.

God Bless You Rory..............and thank you for the music.

Weird it’s this month, I literally just spent the evening listening to Irish tour 74. RIP Rory, a gentleman.

I was at a party in the hutt valley,about 10 friends left and went to watch Rory at Wellington Town Hall. When they came back they were raving about how amazing it was. I wish I'd gone.

The video is back up again- weird. Its a monster. Insanely good slide guitar.


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Visited his statue at Temple Bar when the Stones played Croke Park. The Irish love him for many reasons. Excellent musician, and Mr. Jeans when anyone else was wearing fancy stuff. Cradle Rock? Love it!

the greatest rock and roll band in the world - definitely