YES HE IS!!!!!? Still undervalued, underestimated, underrated, the most exciting player ever!!!

I knew Rory pretty well: first saw him in 1968 at the Woburn Abbey Festival - and then 37 times after that. I took him to supper, played his guitar hall a dozen times and spent many happy hours with him. He also played saxophone, harmonica, mandolin, slide guitar and was a great songwriter. My daughter Isobel Thatcher (new single Wings on KZfaq) met bass man Gerry McAvoy last year in London and they had a great chat about Rory and his songs. Thanks for putting him on your show. He was the finest all-round musician I’ve ever known and the kindest, politest man imaginable. RIP dear Rory, 1995.

Rory was and is still a force of nature who gave his heart & soul. We love you brother ❤️

THE most humble guitarist ever

Thanks for checking out Rory! This is really just the tip of the iceberg of Rory's spectacular musical abilities. He was a self taught multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, alto sax and more), a brilliant songwriter and a great, unique vocalist. His catalog is so diverse encompassing electric and acoustic blues, jazz, folk, and a bit of funk. I've seen so many performers and no one comes remotely close to seeing Rory Gallagher live, in terms of music, it was life changing for me.

Saw Rory live in 1979, 3+ hours concert, he was unique, so genuine! The medication he took for years for his fear of flying ruined his liver, he literally performed until he dropped, was playing in Amsterdam when he collapsed on stage due to liver failure. He had the transplant but caught MRSA in the hospital ward and died in 1995 at 47.

Don't know how come it has taken so long for people to realise this!

I spent most of my childhood listening to Rory Gallagher, because it was mostly all my dad played around the house and on car journeys (along with some Cream, Groundhogs, Pink Floyd etc). I couldn't appreciate him as a child, but he's always on my playlist as an adult. I remember the day he passed away. My dad came home from work with tears in his eyes and said he'd just heard on the radio that Rory had died. It was one of the few times I've seen him cry. It was like we had lost a family member. That's how deep Rory meant to his fans 😢

Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Peter Green, Bert Jansch, John Martyn, - Jimmy Page was never as narrowly focused - Clapton never came close. Bill Nelson, Joe Walsh, TS McPhee, of course. Nice to see Mr Gallagher getting some recognition. Proper artist.

I'm relatively new to Rory Gallagher Harri a music loving guitar player friend told me to listen and after this one song down the rabbit hole I went and couldn't believe I never heard of this top tier guitar player. You can actually see he becomes one with the guitar and also sings while playing. His passion and love of what he does shows on his face Thank you for such a wonderful appreciation and reaction to Rory

I had the privilege of hearing Rory in 1975 when he opened for Wishbone Ash. Both acts were excellent 👍

Rory was a savage on stage. Very underrated. He liked to fly under the radar, kind of shunned the limelight. I believe he was approached to join the Rolling Stones at one point but declined.

How do you get a better live performance than this? Only by playing more Rory Gallagher. Not only was he an incredible guitarist, he had a fantastic band with him, providing performances full of energy, and quality music.

Rory was the greatest of Them all Sadly forgotten.

Rory and Gerry Mcavoy, the dynamic duo. I am positive that they fed off each other talent. Have been listening to Rory's music from the early 70's and never lose that feeling of amazement when looking at his live performances.

Creative Panic is what you call it Rory was a friend for a long time and has the ability to play anything.....instruments and genres. Manic on the stage but calm and funny off stage.

He was always so underrated, he was an awesome musician!

He's on my list of musicians I desperately wish I'd heard live.

A live Rory show was amazing.Rory started on the showband scene where bands would have 6 or more members they played for hours in ballrooms with up to 3000 people dancing .Showbands played anything from Irish traditional through country and rock and roll to the hits of the day. Showbands were driving all over Ireland.,a band could travel from cork to Portrush a round trip of 600 miles in a van or coach ! For a young Rory check out the Fontana showband and the song slow down in 1964. You know it's Rory in seconds with the vocal and his playing

Harri, Rory played on Jerry Lee Lewis' "London Sessions" album in 1973. You heard correctly. Rory, due to ill health and some bad career decisions, should have been a much bigger star. After a star-making performance at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, he was approached by Led Zep's manager, Peter Grant, for a management contract but declined, as earlier misadventures with previous managers made him very wary of having anyone but his brother manage him. Nice debut on the channel. Thanks Miss B and Harri.

I smiled when you wondered if he could keep up the same intensity for the next 4 minutes! Rory was like this for 2+ hours of concert. This number was the opener at the Montreux jazz festival. Check out the other numbers,particularly Shadow Play and the encore with Hellcat.Greatest guitarist that I ever saw and his energy on stage was just insane.

Harri, after you're done with Rory's solo career, you should look into his first official first band TASTE. I recommend any footage taken from the Isle Of Wight Festival 1970. Powerful trio of blues, progression, hard rock and even jazz! Enjoy!

When Jimi Hendrix was asked by a Reporter "How does it feel being the greatest Guitar Player in the World ?", Jimi replied "Go ask Rory Gallagher"... .

I don't remember the 1st time I heard Rory, my older brother was always playing him so naturally i beca,e a fan, it must be a treat to hear him for the 1st time.

Thanks, Harri! I saw Rory in Stuttgart, Germany 48 years ago. I remember that guitar. . . most of the paint worn off the face of it. What a rocker! RIP.

Yay you have found Rory! Woooo! He was a master and he loved his music. So do we who listened to him all those years ago.

Probably one of the most underrated guitarist. Irish Rory knew how to rock with the best. He was one of Eric Clapton's idol and influences. Early on he was in the band Taste then Rory went on to have a solo career that never received the fame he deserved. Sadly he died young after a liver transplant. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. Super tune. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

Rory Gallagher is one of my favorites! Don’t know why a lot of people do not know him

Thank you! Rory was absolutely amazing and 2-3 hour performances were the norm for him. He lived for playing in front of an audience and fed off of their energy. Please check out some of his other videos, such as "Do You Read Me?" from 1979's Rock Goes to College. For his early stuff, "Sinner Boy" or "What's Going On?" with his first band Taste at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival shows his mad skills at the age of 23. A good quality video of a later piece is "Don't Start Me Talkin'" Cologne 1990. At 42, he didn't have the same high energy to run all over the stage, but his stage presence is still amazing and his guitar skills mature. Please explore more of his wonderful catalog and introduce Rory to a new generation.

I was lucky enough to meet Rory once, such a humble genuine guy. Rest in peace Rory, you were taken from us far too soon.

One pile of raw talent. WOW. RIP Rory.

One of the best ever!

We all rocked out to Rory back in the day. There was always one of his albums on the turntable at some stage of the night at any rockin' party. AAAH! the memories.

"I Wonder Who....Rory Gallagher Live in Belfast" is a MUST!

Of all the guitarists I have listen to - Rory will always be number 1. Brian May, Clapton, Gary Moore etc...all speak highly of him. Gone far too early. Such a humble person- wish that there were more like him in the world today.

Most people here in "the states" have never heard of Rory Gallagher. A German friend introduced me to his music in 74 and I have loved him ever since.

Rory IS one of the best guitarists ever. A true natural. I was lucky to see him live in his early years. Awesome. So sad that he died young.

So happy that more people are listening to Rory, I’ve only heard one other person blasting his music, and you guessed it. It was an old gear head working on an impala in a garage!

Rory was superb! Brilliant! 💖🌷✨👏👏👏

This is the first song he played in the gig,imagine that for an opener and he loved JLL.

I was lucky enough to see Rory many times in the late 60s and early 70s, both with Taste and with his eponymous band after Taste broke up. He was an amazing live performer - the energy went on for the whole gig, often two hours or more! He would play his beat up Strat, use a Telecaster for fantastic slide guitar, sometimes an old Gretsch as well. He could also play mandolin and beautiful acoustic guitar as well as saxophone. Try “Bullfrog Blues” or “In your town” for slide playing or “Wave myself goodbye” for acoustic (with guest Vincent Crane from Atomic Rooster on piano). Never saw a below par performance once in all those years - he loved playing for his fans and gave it his all. A quiet gentleman off stage and an influence on Brian May, who spoke very highly of him.

God bless you for your appreciation and carrying on the rockin' blues tradition!

There is a street named after him in Dublin. Sometimes, the best artists never get the worldwide recognition they deserve. Guitarists know all about him.

Yep theres the man right there . Totally original and had it all. He wiped them all out for sure dynamite and class

Such an underrated guitarist, u regret not getting a chance to see him live, rip Rory

I saw him in Milwaukee in 1974 when I was 17. What I always remember besides his great music was the fact that he always wore plaid flannel shirts. It was blue. His hair was long. He was Hot. 🔥

Rory Gallagher is the master of the Stratocaster.

Ah Rory he was the best 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

In 1971 I went to the Peachtree festival in Rockingham NC. At the end of a long day the last act was Rory Gallagher. Had never heard of him. A while later I picked up his Tattoo album at The original Tower records for $1. Great, great album.

I seen him with his band Taste in 1969 open for Blind Faith in St. Louis. Jim

I saw Roy Gallagher in a small theater around 1978. He had 5 encores!

I was lucky enough to see Rory in concert a few times, unbelievably nice man, one of the best.

Rory and his band= excellence. Saw him back in the mid 70s. Great review Harri.

I am very happy you brought old Rory to the channel.What a pity he passed away so young.Think about the music he could have made and still be making! Raw energy on electric guitar and also superb on acoustic.Always showing his devotion for the old blues and mixing blues scales with Irish music licks.Genius!!!

Loved your comments Harri , I first saw Rory and the band in 1974 at the tender age of 14 !! Blown away 😊

Thanks for checking this guy out. I had the good fortune to see him in the early 70's and was just blown away.

Best guitarist most people ever heard of :)

The best ever

Totally underrated. Have a listen to Million Miles Away and Walk on Hot Coals from his Irish Tour 74 album.

"This guy plays his guitar like it stole his girlfriend and he's out to get revenge." Absolutely beautifully said. I also like your voice, attitude, reaction and humility. I just subscribed. Thanks Harri. Nailed it my friend! I would also like to mention how much I appreciate your openness at not knowing about his passing. That is what makes you so unique. Too many "experts" out there and to see and hear an intelligent human being expressing how moved he is, is well, beautiful. "Too many diamonds in my ears." I hope you keep hearing those diamonds my friend.

In one word : Awesome!! 🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸❤️

Rory was without a doubt one of the best! And he left us way to soon, but left us with much to listen to. On a side note the bass player here, Gerry Mcavoy, is still with us and still plays Rory's music live. He travels with a group he calls Band of Friends.

I'm in my sixties and Rory was the soundtrack of my life. Saw him live several times and met him once. It's wonderful to see somebody discovering Rory for the first time.

Harri, please consider doing "A Million Miles Away" from the Irish Tour '74 album. Make sure it is the performance from the Cork city hall from the 40th Anniversary remaster. Some fine live playing on that one. One of my favorites of all time.

I seen Rory in 69, 70 and 71. He came to Belfast every Christmas when no other band would play there because of the conflict. Rory made up for no other band playing there as he was just amazing and all that was required to satisfy a blues lovers taste. I still listen to his music and never tire of it. There was nobody like Rory. At times he brings tears of joy to my eyes. What a musician.

And jimi hendrix watched him at 1970 Isle of Wight festival and thought he was amazing!!

I'm so glad that you finally did a reaction on my favourite guitarist of all time. I have seen him live a couple of times and it was like nothing else just pure love for his music. I was deeply saddened when I heard of his death but he was sick for quite some time and it was so sad when I saw him last in 1991 he wasn't just the same although he did some good shows after that before his death. You will find many great performances here on YT one I want to mention is "Do you read me" from Rock goes to college

The best Irish guitarist EVER !!! I was lucky enough to have seen Rory twice here in the U.S. and his stage energy, as well as his guitar skills, are unmatched. I would recommend checking out the live video of Shadow Play and the Live performance of Bullfrog Blues on The Old Grey Whistle Test. 🔥🎸🎶✌️

When rory played, you got your moneys worth.

Rory is my fave....

Would 100% recommend looking at "Shadow Play" from the same concert! Rory is such a good guitarist he lets the ground play the guitar in that one.

There are no other members in that band, only Rory Gallagher, Gerry McAvoy (Bass) and Ted McKenna (Drums). Rory played the longest time as a 3-piece, earlier he had a Keyboarder too, i.e. Lou Martin during 1974 Irish Tour. Rory for me was not only one of the greatest guitar players of all time, he was THE performer. He was no rockstar-like snob, when you watch his concerts, you will see him climb off the stage, interact with the audience and he loved it. As the old german music lover i am....Rory and his worn-out Stratocaster....the best Ireland gave to the world! 🤘

There's a story - possibly Urban Legend - that an interviewer once asked Jimi Hendrix what it felt like to be the greatest guitar player in the world and he answered, "I wouldn't know. You'd have to ask Rory Gallagher."

A few as great none better. RIP Rory

I saw him do 4 hours. He damn near killed me. Rory was special.

I see that you're reacting to Rory Gallagher today!I haven't watched the reaction yet, but I want to thank you for doing the video. No one knows about Rory anymore. Of practicing musicians today, the only ones who I've heard mention Rory are Steve Earle, Slash, and Brian May.

There are many people out there like you Hari who have discovered the genius that is the G Man long after his demise The greatest ever don’t forget to check out all his albums you won’t be disappointed

Tremendous energy love it.

I saw Rory six times and on one occasion actually met him and his long term bass player Gerry McAvoy. Two more humble, modest men you couldn't meet. Rory was a proud Irishman and a great ambassador for his Country who left us all a great legacy with his albums and, with me my memories. His death from complications following a liver transplant robbed us of a genius and a genuinely decent, humble man.

I saw Rory Gallagher times live !!!! He was the most exciting guitar player imaginable !!! No.1 in the World with Jimi Hendrix ... !!! Soo much talent. I love him ..Thanks for the joy you brought to my life !!!! 😊

Right on brother! His lyrics...one of a kind! His guitar, brings joy...drunk,or sober! Such a sad departure ❤

Saw him numerous times and this intense energy went on sometimes fir 3 hrs

. . . .and I like you gave a credit tothe bass player and the drummer - WHAT aline up!!!

His guitar was part of him.

Loved your reaction, greatest Irish guitarist ever imo

More Rory, please.

I was lucky, saw him live 4 times. Loved him. I have a copy of his guitar hanging on my wall. Thanks.

I seen him in Galway 1983 he was class.Every year in Ballyshannon Donegal ireland there is a Rory Gallagher festival where rock and blues bands from all over Europe come .it's a incredible festival I'm just back from it older rockers from all over the world. Well worth a visit I've re booked for next year.its A must

I love Rory such a great guitarist. Thanks for sharing Miss Blondie and Harri.💞

Jerry Mcovoy was a beast on bass, as was Rod Diath on drums, not to forget Lou Martin on keys, only wish i got to experience all of them live.

I saw Rory Gallagher 6 times live. I'm getting old but try to find A thousand miles away live in Belfast 1974. One of the greatest blues solos ever period!!!

So you have to watch Rory Gallagher - Taste, Sugar Momma. Live in 1971. The guy was like 22 maybe 23. And ask yourself, Where did he get his soul from. It’s quite amazing.

Thank you for sharing Rory was a one off we will never see another like hem❤

jerry and rory had record together, you right he had an influence.

Brut force and ignorance is a cool tune too. His home town has a statue of him. Their hometown hero. Yeah. Peace

Rory ao vivo era um vulcão, hipnotizante e viciante. Para mim não existe , nem vai existir outro Rory Gallagher...... Único! Obrigada por esta jóia!!!!!!!!

Fortunate to see Rory when he played in Perth Australia in 1975 and 1980. Just the best guitarist. I especially loved his blues. In 1975 his guitars were delayed in Singapore so he played with a number of borrowed guitars but was still brilliant.

I saw Rory twice in concert . Great on stage . His acoustic playing was fantastic , he could play in many styles , Delta Blues , Ragtime , Folk , Irish Folk , even a little bit of Jazz from time to time . Check out his first solo album , some of that is very Jazzy .He was a great singer as well . He was short listed for The Stones but declined the offer as he had to go to Japan with his band .

I was fortunate to see him many times, I can tell some stories. Check out the rory Festival in Ballshannon every year.

Harri, that was the opener for the concert, the last song Shadowplay is well worth watching!