3 Rory Gallagher Licks From 1975

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4 жыл бұрын

Here's the next episode of Three-For-All with 3 Rory Gallagher Licks From 1975.
I noticed an outpour of requests to feature Rory over the last several months and another flood of requests filtered through after some recent videos that were posted to the channel, so I decided it was finally time to take a look at some tasteful phrases and expressive ideas from this late-great Irish blues-rock pioneer and legend of the guitar.
This lesson focuses on a number of ideas that came from live footage during his 1975 performance at the Montreaux Jazz Festival and catches him in fine form and blistering the fretboard on every song. Rory's band was on fire and it's a great concert to watch if you haven't seen this footage of him before.
The licks/ideas shared here include some aggressive blues-rock phrases with Rory's signature energy, conviction, and bite. From well-timed blues phrases, expressive raked picking, extended double-stops ideas, flashy pull-off moves, and much more.
Rory's music and ideas were packed with raw energy, expression, and feel. These are the same nuggets of inspiration/information that you'll gain from this lesson. Give this episode a view, leave some comments and feedback, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!
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@johndanter2246 4 жыл бұрын

He caught me and my pal touching his old strat from just off the riser when he came back to get it after he was done, about 1972?, and instead of being pissed off sat down with us and let me play it unplugged; the action was really high but he said he'd got so used to it if he played anything lower he slid over the top of a string when he tried to bend it - he was such a lovely friendly unpretentious bloke, I treasure that moment. We lose Rory and get to keep Prince Andrew.

@Shamilt3 4 жыл бұрын

I've found looking at lots of pro players guitars at hard rock in vegas and different places around, compared to my guitars, most play with high action. I've not seen any of the shredders guitars, to compare.

@chillidogkev 4 жыл бұрын

Remember Alan Murphy? I thought he was brilliant. I never forgot the time I sat and watched him play at a Fender roadshow as a demonstrator. Just incredible what he was doing and after it had finished I spoke to him and he offered me his guitar to play. The action was SO high I couldn't believe it and couldn't do anything on it. I asked how do you play it like that?! The reply...'you get used to it'... righto.

@johndanter2246 4 жыл бұрын

I do remember Alan Murphy, I didn't know that about his guitar but I heard Go West and wow, couldn't grasp what I was hearing till I actually saw him work his whammy bar live - another class act way above the usual pentatonic cliche. I read Larry Carlton's action is high too. I just remembered Rory G also said: he got way more sustain with it high so I said, joking, turn the amp flat out and he said it already was but anyway it's not the same. Of course, he's right but I need all the help I can get.

@mononoaware1960 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome story, love him even more now.

@dbrew2u 4 жыл бұрын

Rory is finally starting to gain the respect that has been long over due . Thanks Much for this .

@kostasdounias6418 4 жыл бұрын

Ιn Europe Rory is a guitar God since early 80's

@misterknightowlandco 3 жыл бұрын

In the US, it took KZfaq to really break Rory into a new generation. There isn't another classic artist that has benefitted more from the social media age than Rory.

@alanfisher1113 2 жыл бұрын

@@misterknightowlandco True but as Kostas just mentioned Rory Gallagher was a legend in Europe and the UK massive following the from the late 1960s until he had to stop touring because of liver problems and misdiagnosis, which ultimately killed him alcohol like drugs has taken too many legends !

@megamanxigaming410 4 жыл бұрын

MY favourite guitarist, And my pfp on youtube. The great blues guitarist Rory Gallagher.

@thebomontellano4996 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Finally.

@NikosKechagioglou-Guitarist 4 жыл бұрын

6:49 instant Gallagher!

@jameswilde3414 4 жыл бұрын

Dave had the great pleasure of being at one of Rory's gigs in the 80s awesome Blues player and a very talented and great human being in Ireland we had Gallagher Moore and Eric bell so Rory and Gary RIP and Eric keep playing

@bojanboskovic6744 4 жыл бұрын

Rory's Worn Sunburst 1961 Fender Strat (Serial Number 64351)! Period!

@Kim-2277 4 жыл бұрын

As warm-up act Rory Gallagher blew Rod Stewart off stage 1971 at Cameron Indoor Auditorium (Dook) Guitar mastery blew me away! Can’t recall much of Rod’s set.

@dalibor8397 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...just to mention Rory turned out Rolling Stones and as well The Cream after Calpton went.He was playing also bass, mandolin, saxophone, sitar, harmonica, banjo, dulcimer and dobro.He won his first guitar competition at the age of 12 and with that reward he bought his first electric guitar.Well,the rest is history :-) He was also a faithful owner of hardest working Stratocasters in history of music.That guitar was some magic guitar :-) Long Live Rory Gallagher !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@chrismonteleone9953 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks for the Rory licks! He deserves every accolade he gets. Now how about one for Alvin Lee!!

@voronOsphere 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Classic Rock Blues Shred

@kevnote 4 жыл бұрын

YES! Alvin Lee- I may post a few myself! Marvelous!

@jensk4140 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Alvin Lee! Another one of my favorite guitarists!

@kevinfitzgerald4561 4 жыл бұрын

The video the internet was invented for. Thanks David 🇮🇪👍🤘👏👏👏

@twentyonetwentyguitars9344 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson..Rory was an incredible player!😎👍

@robertstotts2343 4 жыл бұрын

Rory Rules Respect to this channel. Dave true guitar player

@Deliquescentinsight 4 жыл бұрын

Rory is one of my earliest influences, such a wonderful player, sorely missed!

@alexdivers7040 4 жыл бұрын

Im a simple man, I see Rory!! I like!

@AndalusianIrish 4 жыл бұрын

If I didn't love your channel enough you go and do one of my heroes. The Celtic Hendrix. Proud to be Irish because of him.

@davidsmith-jj4iq 4 жыл бұрын

Always loved Rory ,such a humble guy,no BS,just straight on the money ,I saw him play in the U.K.,and was entranced,looked around some way through the gig,and everyone was stood up ,silent ,like hypnotised ,never seen a gig like it,he played ,virtually non stop,for more than two hours,acoustic ,slide and his LP tracks,altering his tunings ,during songs,then back again,one gig ,I feel priviledged to have seen him ,before his premature demise, a special artist,jeans a checked shirt,no gimmicks ,a trio,but what a night.

@saddle8bag 4 жыл бұрын

You are a fountain of knowledge.

@stratman9449 3 жыл бұрын

saw rory 1972 at a small venue in Ludwigsburg, germany. not many people there. But those who were learnt a lot that night. I did...unique talent. One of my true guitar heros. very humble. just interested in his music. no bullshit...rip Rory....

@FrazerJones71 Ай бұрын

Saw Rory many times and he was never short of being amazing, he was also a decent human being which is rare in the music biz.

@dylanclancy5396 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this David, For me Rory is the best ever!!

@lothar34 4 жыл бұрын

Since I suck I have to slow most lessons down 50% on the KZfaq player. This is the only channel where the guy's voice doesn't turn into a demon...... You just sound like a chill really stoned dude at that speed lol On a serious note, these live performances are goldmines and his band doesn't get enough credit. The bassist is just a beast. Montreaux 79 Shadow Play for instance is basically the same riff forever and he never loses his drive or enthusiasm- McAvoy is almost like a huge Rory fan who jumped on the stage enjoying the show while just happening to be hammering a bass the whole time too

@kgovmusic 4 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this one! Thanks

@azbluesdog 4 жыл бұрын

Finally delivered? You always deliver, man! I saw Rory Gallagher open for Rush back in 1980-something. I was barely out of high school, had no idea who he was ... boy, did he own the stage. Him and that beat-up Strat!

@godbyone Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I saw that tour but back then ,no internet. No way of checking who was who playing where. And a lot of time. You could nt hear introductions. Or they had heavy accents. Plus crowd noise.

@zackvanhalen 4 жыл бұрын

That double stop lick is really cool. It could even be used as a main riff in a song.

@Blue_3rd 4 жыл бұрын

zackvanhalen true! He used that type of like quite a lot in his solos.

@rorylisbon4723 4 жыл бұрын

He does. Check out "Bad Penny", the "Stagestruck" live version, its an awesome riff.

@iancrombie8862 4 жыл бұрын

A guitar great...died way toooo young!!🥺😭

@tomdutra977 4 жыл бұрын

I got to see Rory in Oakland . He opened for Jethro Tull . Another great show. Great lesson again Dave ! Very informative as always . Thank you.

@kervinrodriguez1833 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing video, I love Rory Gallagher and I hope this will get more people to discover his music

@nofreerid 4 жыл бұрын

I saw him play at the Orlando sports stadium in 75. He played that iconic Strat but only played a couple of tunes, to many acts booked. Caught a lot of good shows at that venue.

@bertgetner9397 4 жыл бұрын

In the first clip of him whipping the guitar it looks like he came pretty close to that mic stand.

@Milankoful 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Newell Which is probably why that guitar looked like that

@uncleremus5046 4 жыл бұрын

🍺’ski I feel we’re doing a disservice by not having a Dickie Betts 3 for all. Wrote some of the most melodic riffs / solos & used modal playing also. Your channel rules!🤘

@Blue_3rd 4 жыл бұрын

Rory is one of my all time favourites, thank you for the video! I was lucky enough to see him once in London - what a night. I look forward to part 2, 3 and 4 of your Rory lesson 😃☘️

@au1098 4 жыл бұрын

Lick number number two sounds a lot like a variance of the famous "Bad Penny" lick. Except that is in D. Love Rory, and this lesson too. Thanks!

@rorylisbon4723 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, on the Stagestruck live version, the studio version no double stop though.

@markburnham7512 4 жыл бұрын

A guitar buddy turned me on to RG in about 1973. As I vaguely recall, we were very impressed with his playing and especially loved his tore up Strat. Great memories. Couldn't cop his licks then, still can't. So cool that you can. Thanks. Love this channel.

@lynington 4 жыл бұрын

Rory could turn on the excitement in the audience especially in smaller venues when he would let the fans get up close enough to touch that famous Strat and as you say it was all raw energy. Jimi once said in an interview, when asked how does it feel to be the greatest guitarist?, " I don't know, why don't you ask Rory Gallagher?". I don't think there will ever be a greatest guitarist, all the legendary ones and some lesser known ones are great and it's all a mater of TASTE. Thanks for another great vid David.

@dabsafe 3 жыл бұрын

While I believe Rory was the greatest of rock guitar players, to be fair, Jimi also said the same about Jeff Beck, Roy Buchanan and a couple of other great guitar players . Like Rory, he too was a humble man.

@_WadeBuchanan_ 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always! I never seem to get sick of Rory's music. He was full of energy on stage. McAvoy is a beast on bass also. Really tight band in general. One of those bands that was far better live than in the studio IMO. Thanks for the lesson!

@ramspace 4 жыл бұрын

You are cool. A joy to watch as I am a 5 Rory songs per day fanatic.

@andrejz8954 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really love Rory's songwriting, voice and feel. Has a big influence on me as a fellow guitarist. His first album is somehow special to me and I fall apart was the first thing to really make a spark with me, but when it did,... oh boy! :)

@Dialetheist 4 жыл бұрын

I heard him live 4 times. You are right about the energy. I don't think I've come across another guitarist who injected as much into his playing!

@alogdad 4 жыл бұрын

crushed it again! your vibrato is just killer-

@pdooley730 4 жыл бұрын

Most underated forgotten player of all time! SO fun to watch play!

@ColinJarrett 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. One of my favourite players. thanks

@raydalton1959 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Really appreciate this.

@stephenscharff6358 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you a lot for doing the Rory Gallagher licks. I discovered Rory probably around 2004. I heard bad Penny and after that song I dove in. He is probably one of my favorite guitar players of all time.

@mariuszeven 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Love Rory. Also his acoustic stuff like pistol slapper blues.

@DuncanPerryOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Encore! More please 🙏 🤘🏻

@Brunodowney1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dave for this lesson on our country's greatest guitar player !

@BrentJJ 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I hope you're having a good day. 🎸

@Kmaczzz 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff David. Thanks.

@stewartlancaster2745 3 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased that you have made this video. Being an ardent Rory Fan since the early 70’s - I first saw Rory in 1973 at the Southend Kursaal England, UK, when I was 17. Very sadly I went to his last London show in October 1992. I have lost count of the number of his gigs in between. I strongly feel that some of his magical years were form the mid 70’s. I think it’s great that his legacy is being recognised today. Your choice of licks capture the brilliance of the man and you have done an excellent delivery here of some of his unique style. Cheers form the UK….

@tomcox875 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Check out Bad Penny and What in the World! Rory was a master at the art of using the 'touch sensitivity' of the amp to express himself. Thanks and +1 for Alvin Lee - The Bluest Blues is killer (George Harrison on slide!)

@joefoster9303 4 жыл бұрын

Best lessons on the Internet surprised it hasn’t caught on even more great lessons brother

@Shamilt3 4 жыл бұрын

You know it's serious when the guitarist is plugged in with a telephone cable and bell bottoms. Nice licks

@dogcowrph 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Rory open for Rush in the eighties. I didn’t really become a real fan until the early nineties. Thank you for doing this.

@saxonsteve 2 жыл бұрын

I just asked you for some instruction for Rory Gallagher and here it is! Thanks, David!!

@owenmcgee8496 4 жыл бұрын

things about RG that struck me as a listener/non-player: speed-muted solo (e.g. end playout 'Hot Coals' on Irish Tour; live versions of 'Take What I Want') that I didn't hear again til hearing Al DiMeola; some early jazzy riffs ('there's a light'; Taste 'it's happened before') that I didn't hear again til hearing jazz; and re. the ton of blues/rock riffs: c.'72, ZZ Top supported RG (when ZZ had hits, RG supported them: Rory had no "hit songs") and RG labeled Billy G. fellow traveller re. really understanding blues style

@johnc.mitchelljr.2716 4 жыл бұрын

gotta' love Rory , , , thanks!

@blinddawg7901 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. I find it amazing how you have such deep appreciation for so many and vastly different players. You really communicate love and enthusiasm and your lessons go the core of each player you cover. And your friendly demeanor and humility are downright inspiring. Thank you so much.

@saxonsteve Жыл бұрын

Awesome Lesson Dave! More Rory Gallagher

@derrygerry2569 2 күн бұрын

Yes , I can see Rory is finally getting recognition thanks to you tube. He is for me the best Just ask Jimmy Hendrix

@inkve1979 4 жыл бұрын

No,i don't play the guitar that way, i grab the guitar and i hit it.... That's how Rory played,SRV,Van Hallen,that's how Hendrix played.... THATS IT GUYS.....END OF TODAYS LESSON....

@paddymaxwell 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Dave, you picked some good links to show case Rory's style. A legend.

@oconnortony2 4 жыл бұрын

Great coverage of Rory

@martinhasson4942 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful Video Demonstration! Love it ❤

@joedavis8481 3 жыл бұрын

RORY !!!!!! ❤🎸🤟🍻

@alanfisher1113 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you from a grateful Scotsman ⚔️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚔️ who tries very hard to play like Rory every little tip or techniques he used I find I'm grateful for Dave. I admire your playing its wicked 💫🌠✨.

@sickb2200 4 жыл бұрын

Cool pick collection.

@raymondsmith7665 3 жыл бұрын

as an Irishman and guitarist i loved this, i went looking for Rory licks and this was the first video i clicked on, great job.

@davejohnsonmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Rory is a beast!

@commonwinner8666 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Ireland

@lovemusiceveryday Жыл бұрын

I've just bought Gallagher live at Montreux DVDs and it's fab was only five quid too 🇨🇮

@MP40meatballTR 4 жыл бұрын

Some Clapton licks from the 60’s would be awesome!

@daviemcf Жыл бұрын

Great licks man...I saw Rory 13 times (6 of them with Taste)...I lived through the best years...I subbed and hope to see some more great licks....Cheers man! 🎸🎸

@markmckeever7483 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@chrisnicholson3231 2 жыл бұрын

Man, thank you for this.

@stingray4780 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Rory licks! Great Content and delivery! Thank You!

@jakelabete7412 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel about a week ago. Very good work. Many people give their suggestions so here's one of mine - Peter Green.

@briankierans2926 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You should make a Rory Gallagher guitar course. You would be a very rich man.

@badmotorcycle1415 4 жыл бұрын

Always been a fan of Rory. How about a lick series of Dean DeLeo. Thanks

@billybudd45 4 жыл бұрын

Nice I learned this 30 years ago

@MikeCindyWhite 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson man! Rory was amazing!! Thanks 🎸🎸👍

@carlosclaptrix 3 жыл бұрын

Great! The most famous raking lick I know is Gilmour's solo on Another Brick II.

@rickmoore7501 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Dave, this was your best one yet.

@rorylisbon4723 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Great to see you doing a video on Rory!!!

@voronOsphere 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for this one, too, David! Thanks!!!!!

@alamosabill201 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, love Rory saw him many times.

@ToddGillespie1977 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You jumped on this fast

@seniorjuanvaldez 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson on those licks keep em coming!

@CVGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome freakin video Dave

@markroylance1584 4 жыл бұрын

Hurrah!! Well done Mr B!! Love the electric blues stuff especially on ' Whistle Test', but I dribble into my sound hole when I hear ' Out on the western plain' and ' Leaving town blues'..... No wonder the Stones wanted him....

@davecity 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this one.

@brianmcdermott281 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing Rory🤘

@stanky9875 4 жыл бұрын

The second lick was pretty clever. I like it.👍

@stephencrane391 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave for yet another exceptional video. Rory was an amazing player and entertainer. Please, please put Johnny Winter under your microscope!

@chogumchonsa 4 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Awesome lesson!!!!!!

@turkeeg7644 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you definitely delivered.

@ducky63 Жыл бұрын

In the Irish language the h in Gallagher makes the g silent. If you asked Rory his name he would never use the g. If you are prepared to spend hours learning his music then 5 minutes learning his name would be a feather in your cap. Love your channel and your playing. One of the best out there. 🤘 Peace

@roderickhager8154 4 жыл бұрын

Brewmister is the guitar master! Thanks for covering the obscure and underrated...🗿

@stratman006 4 жыл бұрын

Right before the lock down I started working with a new bass player. He suggested a tune called Do you read me. Really cool tune. I don't really play like him however, He is certainly worth a look at. I saw him open a show in Providence RI in the 70's and Everyone was ( who's this guy) so I have tried to capture the vibe. Keep up the good lessons David.

@Scottocaster6668 4 жыл бұрын

Funny you brought up the KZfaq showboats oops, "Teachers" with this light approach. I've noticed now why my power chords and attack sound more fuller, and better. Well that's why! Violence is sometimes ok😬👍 Thanks B🐓!!

@voronOsphere 4 жыл бұрын

I have to play lightly and employ serious economy of motion technique, because I struggle with returning chronic thumb tendonitis in either or both wrists. But that doesn't mean others shouldn't dig in while they play!

@voronOsphere 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, my power chords sound kind of huge when I pick them lightly (with less pitch dip or fretting hand sharping occurring).

@eddiebrown192 4 жыл бұрын

Skümmtööns '66 as a beginner guitar player , this channel has been a huge influence on me in that aspect . I am really happy with the change it has produced in my playing . Thanks Dave ! 👍🎸

@misterknightowlandco 3 жыл бұрын

@@voronOsphere heavy with the pick hand light with the fretting hand. 🍻

@voronOsphere 3 жыл бұрын

@@misterknightowlandco I get tendonitis in both wrists, so I gotta stay light with the picking hand, too. Doesn't mean I don't dig in with my picking hand sometimes. I just tend to sound more Black Sabbathy and not at all like Stevie Ray Vaughan. And also, the lighter the attack on the power chord, the bigger the sustain.