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Why not visit Rory's birthplace ,Ballyshannon Co Donegal where from Wednesday 3rd October 2001 we will be holding a Rory Gallagher where Rory's personal collection will be on display in the Tir Hugh Centre
Brendan Gallagher <manix@eircom.net>
Ballyshannon, Ireland -

Why not visit Rory's birthplace ,Ballyshannon Co Donegal where from Wednesday 3rd October 2001 we will be holding a Rory Gallagher festival with Rory's personal collection will be on display in the Tir Hugh Centre
Brendan Gallagher <manix@eircom.net>
Ballyshannon, Ireland -

I first saw Rory play live at the Glasgow Appollo in the early 7os. The show was electric and simply blew me away - have been an avid fan ever since - if there's a better blues/rock guitarist around. I've yet to hear him.
PETER BOYLE <pedroboyle@btinternet.com>
POLMONT, FALKIRK, SCOTLAND -

in my book one of the greatest guitarists.against the grain was the first album i bought by him and his guitar playing blew me away.i never saw him in concert and deeply regret that.even though he is gone,his memory will always live!
bill turner <bilee52@yahoo.com>
geneva, ny USA -

Hi, I'm still reeling from the Rory concerts in the National Stadium in Dublin in the 70's and 80's - thanks Rory for all the great memories. I'm looking for a full size poster of Rory in good condition which I'm willing to pay for or may exchange a couple of Rory vinyl albums. Thanks
Ger Egerton <ger_egerton@gillette.com>
Ireland -

Hiya...Im desperately looking for the tab to Out on the Western Plain from the Against the Grain album....does anyone have it? I would be eternally grateful
Eoghan <Eazos@hotmail.com>
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Hiya...Im desperately loking for the tab to Out on the Western Plain from the Against the Grain album....does anyone have it? I would be eternally grateful
Eoghan <Eazos@hotmail.com>
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I was 15 when I first heard Rory's Blister on the Moon album back in 1970. Ive followed the master ever since, even roady'ing for him and band at Leeds uni and Lancaster uni the day after with my good friend Clive. We just turned up at the back stage door and were invited to haul some gear in for him! What an experience! thanks Rory
steve miller <stephen.miller@btinternet.com>
sunderland, uk -

not seen never forgotten
stevie coleman <kikimonster59@hotmail.com>
united kindom -

I don't know much about Rory Gallagher but from the moment I heard his music I loved it and I can say that they don't make them like him anymore. He is quite famous here in Greece and I know many people at my age who would exchange their 15 years just to see him live.
Elina Kefala
Athens, Greece -

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USA -

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USA -

The only music worth listening to is the blues and Rory was the master. Rory and a strat.... what a combination!!!
Chris McNab <mcnabc@esm-semi.co.uk>
uk -

The only music worth listening to is the blues and Rory was the master. Rory and a strat.... what a combination!!!
Chris McNab <mcnabc@esm-semi.co.uk>
USA -

My daughter,who is only 9 never managed to see Rory, but she knows lots of his songs...The Cuckoo being her favorite!!!
Chris McNab <mcnabc@esm-semi.co.uk>
Newport, U K -

great page great photos.Just listening to cd of Live!in Europe with bonus tracks. It all sounds as good as ever
Mike Loyley <l.collegiate@virgin.net>
Liverpool, uk -

Hey Wako, As a fellow frogger, you know that I feel that every chance we get to put Rory forth -- spread the word of his musical legacy -- is the greatest contribution we can make to society at large. Therefore, I give you my most heart-felt thanks for generating this web site as well as my most sincere wishes for future growth.
Harry Pellegrin <stratocasterman@musician.net>
Scotia (Green Acres), NY USA -

Hi Rory Fans! Its a great page to Rory. A lot of lovely Greetings to you. Thanks for feedback!!! All in love Jörg
jsbigtower <jsbigtower@t-online.de>
Nürnberg, Germany -

I had the pleasure of seeing Rory 3 times-82,85 +91,at the Paradise in Boston.Two of those shows,82 and 85,were two of the best rock shows I've ever seen (and I've seen thousands.)I have a copy of the review of the 82 show from the Boston Globe I'd be happy to share if some computer expert could show me how.God bless ya Rory,and God bless people who keep sites like this to keep the memory of THE MAN alive.So few people are "in the know" about how great Rory was.rock on !!!!!
kevin pinkham <pinks269>
USA -

I am trying despreatly to get my hands on A sense of freedom sound track with Rory and Frankie Miller would be grateful for any help.Rory was KING of guitarists and the KING of men, Im sorry ill never see him in person god must have needed a guitar playing angel.
Brian Smyth <NEURO@tinyworld.co.uk>
Motherwell, Scotland -

WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IRISH TOUR 74. WAS FORTUNATE TO SEE THE MAN AT NUMEROUS GIGS AT THE ULSTER HALL(BELFAST). WALK ON HOT COALS A MASTERPIECE ON ITS OWN. ROCK ON RORY.
KEN GALBRAITH
USA -

REMEMBER BUYING IRISH TOUR 74 I WAS HOOKED. WALK ON HOT COALS A MASTERPIECE ALONE. SEEN RORY IN BELFAST (ULSTER HALL) MANY TIMES. MISS THE BUZZ.
KEN GALBRAITH <KEN@kgalbraith.freeserve.co.uk>
CARRICKFERGUS, N.IRELAND -

LOVED THE SITE WAKO.ADDED IT ON MY WEB PAGE AS A FAVORITE PLACE TO GO.CHEERS YOU LOT,RORY ON!!!!!!!!
CHARLES CRAWFORD <VAMBORULZOK@AOL.COM>
BENTONVILLE, AR USA -

RORY IS THE BEST.tHEY DONT MAKE THEM LIKE YOU!!!!
YIANNIS
ATHENS, GREECE -

RORY GALLAGHER WAS ONE OF THE BEST GUITAR PLAYERS IHAVE EVER HEARD.IN GREECE RORY HAS A LOT OF FUNS WHO LOVE HIM VERY MUCH.THANKS,YIANNIS FROM ATHENS.
Yiannis <ARUBALUBA2000@YAHOO.COM>
ATHENS, GREECE -

I have been a huge fan since bying Live in Europe (aged 15) The album was in a record store window & I went in & bought it unheard, he just looked so cool on the cover. I have never done that before. I saw him live seven or eight times, and met him twice (in pubs) very briefly. I have now almost replaced all my records with cd's. God I miss him. G...
Graeme(big bad)Cattanach <graeme@gcattanach.freeserve.co.uk>
Aberdeen, Scotland -

Hello! I live in Marseille, in the south of France (that's the reason why my english is sometimes incorrect...). I had the good luck to see Rory in Marseille in 1975, and it's the most fantastic concert I ever saw. We were about 4000 persons in the hall concert, but because of the unpretentiousness of Rory the concert seemed to be an intimate gathering of old friends. I have some pictures (black and white)I could send to you, if you want. Friendly André
André CANESSA <canessaand@wanadoo.fr>
Marseille, FRANCE -

cOULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO SET UP A GUESTBOOK JUST LIKE THIS ONE - I AM VERY IMPRESSED. i DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT COMPUTERS SO KEEP THE GUIDLINES SIMPLE. THANKYOU
Edgar <R.b.edgar@gcal.ac.uk>
Airdrie, USA -

Hello I finally decided to sell parts of my 'double' collection. I have LOTS of RORY GALLAGHER collectable items to sell , like LPs, RARE LPS, BOOTLEG LPS!!!!, SINGLES , ORIGINAL BOOTLEG CDS!!!, PROMO's, MAGAZINES, etc. I can use the money to buy items for my own collection. It's getting hard to find traders with items I don't have. The items I want are hard to find. I do have a huge cdr rory-live-show-list for traders. I'm not a dealer...just a fan who wants to enlarge his collection. interested??? mail me; buis@zeelandnet.nl bye Gino
Gino Buysrogge <buis@zeelandnet.nl>
holland -

I was a fan from the instant I heard him. Saw him live in a 500 person bar in Ottawa in November, 1982. Unbelievable. No crap, he just played. To this day one of the best shows I've ever seen. Favourite studio: Photo-finish, live: Live in Europe. Was in Ireland in '98, and most people I drank with were surprised that a Canadian would be such a fan. Hell, why not?
Ian <leaf20@hotmail.com>
Canada -

thanxx so much for the site,especially the lyrics!!I´m a guitarplayer myself(14years as pro),played many of his tunes such as tatooed lady,shadow play,million miles,moonchild etc they say my voice is a lot like his-RORY FOREVER !!!
Chris <haugchaug@web.de>
heidelberg, germany -

Still have that ticket stub from that Caberet Metro show in Chicago.The G-Man played for over 5 hours straight,including a 45 minute version of bad penny.He played at the Mississippi Nights,3 days later,as there is a review of that show on the net. The G-man was head and shoulders above anybody I've ever seen,and I've seen some of the best.Paging Charles via Michigan City.
JIM CASSIDY <jjca7@juno.com>
Jasper, In USA -

Hi great Rory fans. He was one of the best and his music never died. I had many wonderfull hours with his music. Open your ears and play it loud, very loud. Peter
Peter Albert <alialbert@gmx.de>
Germany -

Hey Wako keep it up Dude!!!It's a great site! Hey people check my new Rory page!
Stefanos <tstefanos_@hotmail.com>
Marousi,Athens, Greece -

hey creo que tu te llamas igual que yo
carlos uranga <carlosurangah@yahoo.com>
mexicali, b.c USA -

Looked at your page & still not sure who Rory was, maybe he never came to our neck of the universe, only Cliff bloody Richard has visited & he tried to make us all Christian!
Three-headed Sarahs' <beautiful@threesarahsdiary.com>
ff % 243, US3 -

I remember the first time I heard a Rory Gallagher song-I Fall Apart, off his first album-and it mattered to me. It was like a bolt out of the blue. Up until then I played regular stuff-Radiohead etc-but after I heard Rory, the blues was all I played. I learned I Fall Apart in two days. Thanks Rory.
Bottleneck
USA -

I've am very sorry to say that I've never heard of Rory Gallagher, untill I went looking for him on the Net today. I've found some old negatives in a box from an concert some where in 1978, 1979 or 1980. Maybe somebody would like to help me find out where the pictures are taken???Or maybe somebody is interrested in the photos??? There not of an great quality, but might be very important for a fan. If you're interrested,just write me an note. With love, Yolanda
Yolanda Spanjer <jessie@dds.nl>
The Heague, zh Netherlands -

Thanks for the great site! Very conforting to see so many people remembering Rory or discovering him! Reading all these messages gave me goose bumps. I miss him terribly. Saw him twice in Switzerland in 75/76. Unforgettable! I have no words to describe what his music does to me... I love it and always will. Rory, thanks a million!
Marianne <msemon@freesurf.ch>
Nyon, Switzerland -

I'am constantly amazed by how many people were deeply touched by Rory and his music. I guess he must be smiling to himself as he blows the cobwebs off the over worked choirs of angels in Heaven!!!!
des <deasun@dna.ie>
dublin, ireland -

To put it simply, Rory may have left the building but his presence will live on through his music. Thank you Rory, wherever you are, and it's true...THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE YOU ANYMORE!
Panayotis Papadopoulos <takkees@yahoo.com>
Athens, Greece -

rory was a bluesman unparalleled. and he was irish, god rest his soul! he will always be loved & missed.
lance <lncj@flash.net>
ft worth, tx USA -

Thanks for the web ring Wako. I always wondered why there was not a Rory one. You , and all those that helped, are the man. Bootsy
Bootsy <bootsyb@mb.sympatico.ca>
Wpg, mb Canada -

As rory was playing, it was like he wasn't on that stage, but in the middle of the audience, he sure had a contact with them, for that reason Rory will play on forever !
FREDERIK VANQUAETHEM <FREDERIK.VANQUAETHEM@SCHENKER.BTL.SE>
WAREGEM, BELGIUM -

My first and lasting hero. Those early 70's nights in the Boxing Stadium on the South Circular Road and the Carlton...what a man what a talent. Rest in Peace.
John Carr
Brisbane, , Qld Australia -

Rory Gallagher is possibly the most credible, authenthic and diverse Irish performer of all time.His charisma differentation from internal conditions make his a truly unique charachter both as a musican and individual
Shane Giblin <ba98-giblin-j@hotel.gmit.ie>
Galway, Ireland -

Rory lebt weiter. Er war der Grösste und Beste neben Jimi!! Ich liebe seine Musik. Das es im Internet soviel über Rory zu entdecken gibt, hätte ich nie gedacht. Einfach fantastisch!!!!!!!
Peter 'Ali' Albert <GabrieleLeuchten@gmx.de>
Hilden, Germany -

Rory live on in my home day to day. I to wish I had seen him more than I did as well! I never missed a show he played near me for 20 years. The 1st time I saw him was 76 crack the sky opened for him and then He kicked everyons ass! Rory Dude....I love you and I miss you Rock On Brother.
Dave Dimartino <mulebreath94@hotmail.com>
redondo beach, ca USA -

Good to read of like-minded people. Rory was the most under-rated guitarist and entertainer, also a great bloke according to Pete Frame (author of the Rock Family Tree who lives near Aylesbury), and many others. Have been a fan since Tattoo was issued. Been to a few gigs many years ago; regret not going to more, and not meeting the man himself. Keep the interest going for future Rory fans to discover. 10 April 2000
Alan
Aylesbury, England -

rory gallagher rocks((still)) always will.from the time i heard sinner & saint ,i have been a devoted fan,owning nearlyevery rory album and cd
jason shanahan <shag@lisp.com.au>
wallerawang, new south wales australia -

I didn't see the site at close look but evrything that talks about RORY it's great so i'll see it and i'll tell more an other time.........
PANOS THE "ERECTUS" <gimly13@hotmail.gr>
Athens, GREECE -

RORY, i've been a fan for more than 28 years now. I often saw him on stage during the 70's and will never forget his excellent performances. To me, Rory is the greatest guitar-player, songwriter and musician of all time. Although I often saw him on stage and own all his LPs and CDs, it makes me sad to think that he's dead. I will always love him. 14.06.1995 A BLUE DAY FOR THE BLUES !!!!
Angelika Kurzawa <Eire1999Cork@aol.com>
Greven, Germany -

Fantastic Site. Keep up the good work. He was such a warm, kindred soul. Just like the sound he eked out of his battered Strat.
jeff draney <info@oceangraphics.com.au>
Gold Coast, Q. Australia -

Hey Guys, Sadly I'm only a recent Rory afficionado, although I am Irish. I bought "Live in Europe" after seeing a documentary on it on Irish TV. I love Thin Lizzy and Horslips too. Visit my Homepage. Bye bye
Klaus Gottsche <klausgottsche@yahoo.ie>
Galway, Galway Ireland -

i've been a fan of rorys sinci i heard "crest of awave " on the radio in 72. he didn,t get to texas much but i got to see him four times.he was always in tune with the fans, the first and last thing he would always do was shake hands with as many people who wanted.lots of inovative stuff on the guitar.i got back from vacation one summer to learn of his passing.a very sad day in my life . i still miss him
TIM S. <teresa_s3@yahoo.com>
springtown, tx USA -

i just love the way the guitar sings when rory is holding her its perfect i don't think we could find another guitarist like him with his passion and love for playing the guitar.i love you rory wherever you are right now be well and play a little something for them.
giota <giota_rg@yahoo.com>
athens, greece -

gallagher the explosive genius to burn the inner hairs of your ear
dylan walshe <jamstrum@yahoo.co.uk>
dublin, ---- ireland -

I have been a big fan since I first heard a freinds older brother's copy of "Tattoo". It wasn't long after that I bought the record from him for $5 (I don't think he asked his brother, who was most likely to stoned to notice anyways). Since then I've bought everything and anything I can, including old Taste and special appreances (i.e. Peter green Tribute). I'm waiting fot the last 4 remasters to come out this month. My wife still doesn't understand why I need to buy these CD's again, and I guess she never will.
Jerry Bufka <jbufka@aol.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA -

Got drunk with Rory and the band after a gig in the Venue in Aberdeen.This was the fourth time I had seen Rory and every time the atmosphere was electric.He was a gifted guitarist,a gentleman,and a genuinely great bloke. Irish tour '74 should have been the album of the millenium!!! I still miss him.
EUAN INNES <euan.craiglea@virgin.net>
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND -

I discovered Rory in 76, outstanding guitarist,luv his blues. I was not aware of his passing,he will be missed.Just bought BBC Sessions-awlsome.I'm glad I found your page . Rory's music will always be with me, THANKS-later....
Walt McDonough <queenie5@erols.com>
Baltimore, Md USA -

I'm french and i was looking for a very long time for Rory's lyrics. Thank you very much for your work, it allows me to know a little better a great guitarist and poetry
chris <chris.pop@lemel.fr>
Toulouse, FRANCE -

I too was not aware of his passing. I had the chance to see him several times in the 80's and appreciated his tremendous talent. He was easily one of the greats of his time (his club shows will be hard to match).
Mike Newton <mnewton@zac.com>
Hoboken, NJ USA -

Nice job. I was lucky enough to have seen Rory more than two dozen times. Yes, I was very lucky. He was the best damn blues/rock guitar player I ever heard. I hope more of his live stuff is released so more people can get an idea of how great this guy really was. Pure energy, raw sound, the way this stuff is supposed to be played. No comprimise! Always and forever the man...Rory!
Charlie Gili <falcon.1@gateway.net>
Brooklyn, NY USA -

Unfortunatly I started listenin' to Rory 2 years ago and I didn't have the chance to see him playin' live. Who did can consider himself VERY LUCKY! Congratulations Matt!
Riccardo De Agostini <deagostini.carloricky@tin.it>
Venice, Italy -

Im from Bardney, England where Rory played in '72 at the pop festival that took place there. I was only 7 at the time, but my brother was there. He recently sent me a copy of 'Live in Europe'. Great album.
Jeff Woodcock <jeff@rell.com>
North Aurora, IL USA -

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Administrator <admin@hi-line.net>
USA -

I saw Rory at the 1972 Bardney festival and will never forget him. Vastly under exposed but will never be forgotten. great site - keep it up!
Richard
San Francisco, CA USA -

Personally, I prefer Roxy to Rory, but if we all had the same taste, there'd only be one flavor of ice cream--chocolate. And so it goes. (I am really Curt Vague&Nuts. I wrote VENUS ON THE HALF-SHELL, but lost all the buckadingdongs in the lawsuit.)
The Pink Panther <jbauer@hi-line.net>
Invisible, ND USA -

i am a fan from the taste period and i still miss you thank you for the great music you play for me.
hans biard <hbiard@wishmail.net>
zwijndrecht, Netherlands -

Thank you RORY...
Nick <->
Greece -

I grew up listening to Rory and still listen to him but, what do you expect?
Grimm <lgrimason@hotmail.com>
Belfast, Northern Ireland -

rory sale RORY GALLAGHER, ‘Sounds’ colour centrefold poster 17/2/73 10.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Front cvr UK mag ‘Way Ahead’ #15 ’79 12.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Front cvr UK paper ‘Disc’ 17/4/71 10.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Front cvr UK paper ‘Sounds’ 18/3/72 10.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Front cvr UK paper ‘Sounds’ 20/11/71 10.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Ticket City Hall Sheffield Feb 14 early 70s 28.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Ticket City Hall Sheffield Nov 26 early 70s 28.00 RORY GALLAGHER, Ticket Odeon Hammersmith 12/1/79 23.00 TASTE, Front cvr UK paper ‘Melody Maker’ 17/10/70 10.00 TASTE, Front cvr UK paper ‘N.M.E.’ 24/1/70 10.00 TASTE, Performance Contract Marquee Club London 21/1/70 27.00
ADRIAN <adrian@popmem.demon.co.uk>
USA -

The year is 1976. The country: Switzerland. The city: Basel. The date: Around February/March 1976. Although I already had knowledge of the existence of Rory Gallagher, I knew almost nothing about his music at that time. However, during my stay in Switzerland during that time, I bought a ticket and went to see Rory in Basel. The place was packed with lots of people around my age (20), even younger girls screamed at him (it reminded me of Beatlemania). His playing was terrific, he just launched Against the Grain. For almost two hours he played and improvised a lot with his legendary guitar. From that moment, I became a Rory follower. In fact, I went with the train on the next day to Zürich to see him perform again at the Volkshaus. I remember that radio stations were advertising his apperance signing autographs at a famous record store called Diskotheque. Unfortunately, I arrived late for the gathering. I took some pictures of him at one of the concerts, and still have in my personal files the concert tickets. At the time (end of 75, start of 76) I was into the Who, David Bowie, the Stones. I added Rory to my list. Last week I bought Rory´s BBC Sessions new CD, and started to remember the date I saw him in Switzerland. Twenty Three years have passed (my god, how old I am), but everytime I hear Rory´s guitar, I feel fresh and superb.
Carlos Uranga <carlosuranga@mexis.com>
Mexico, df Mexico -

Hi there !! Great homepage about a great musician. I started listening to Rory about 1977, my cousin had been to England and he had picked up 2 albums (I think it was "LIVE in Europe" and "Deuce"). I was blown away..... I have listened to Rory since that, and I´ve got most of his albums. Unfortunately I never got to see/hear him live. I guess now Rory´s jamming away with Jimi , Stevie Ray & others up there (would be nice to have those recordings HA-HA) //Mikael K
Mikael Karlsson <mikar@wmdata.com>
KARLSKOGA, SWEDEN -

Rory was the best guitar player and bluesman I've ever heard. The last time I saw him was an acoustic gig in Cork Arts Week in late 1993, I think it was his last Cork gig. He's a big hero here in his hometown although it's sad that most teenagers today don't know much about him. Last year one of the main squares in Cork was renamed "Rory Gallagher Place". Rory you did us all proud boy!
Conor Fox <c_fox@vistech.ie>
Cork, Ireland -

I've loved Rory since 1972, there is such a deep void now that he is gone & it pains me nearly every day to know that he is not with us, and that I never did meet him. I am a fulltime blues/rock guitarist..of the old school and I play a 1960 strat just like Rory's 61. And he was one of the several players that I learned from. In the 1990's I toured in Noel Redding's band and he did know Rory, and told us that he was as nice a man as ever was, and I believe that Rory the person was a big part of his beauty. God bless you Rory, over and over.....
Robbie Walsh <hahquinn@csrlink.net>
pa. USA -

Excellent Rory tribute - The guy was an absolute star. I first saw him when I was 15 in a bar in Cookstown in Northern Ireland and he blew me away . Since then I saw him when he played his annual Belfast gigs and a few other times besides - there was never a gig that was any less than perfection.
Breeze <breeze@brisbaneb.freeserve.co.uk>
Belfast, N.Ireland -

Excellent Rory tribute - The guy was an absolute star. I first saw him when I was 15 in a bar in Cookstown in Northern Ireland and he blew me away . Since then I saw him when he played his annual Belfast gigs and a few other times besides - the was never a gig that was any less the perfection.
Breeze <breeze@brisbaneb.freeserve.co.uk>
Belfast, N.Ireland -

Just wanted to say hello again and say that I´m so happy because I got two more Rory´s CD (Top Prioriry and Defender) they´re great. Just last week I´ve showed them to my friends and they loved it, we drove thru the streets of Monterrey with Rory´s music, we also played Deuce and Photofinish. We went crazy listening to "I´m not awaked yet","Hellcat","Brute force","Crest of a wave","I ain´t no saint". It was our little tribute for the 4th year without Rory. Rory´s music lives and still moves us. Take care.
Mario Elizondo <mario_elizondo@yahoo.com>
Monterrey, NL Mexico -

Rory was a great guitarist, and it's really,really sad that he had to die so young, and so unhappy. (could someone send me the tabs of "whats going on")
elmer postma <deman1982@hotmail.com>
Den Helder, NH the NETHERLANDS -

I had no idea Rory had died! Can anyone tell me how or what happened? He was fabulous! I saw him only once at the Whiskey in Los Angeles in 1975. It's great to see so many fans remembering him on this website. His music is timeless!
Jan Williams <janw@caesy.com>
Vancouver, WA USA -

Congratulations !!! This site is very good. Really, Rory was a great musician Wagner
Wagner Xavier <wagner@microsiga.com.br>
Sao Paulo, SP BRAZIL -

Great ! I´ll be back
Thomas E Beckmann <thomas@ekfeldt.com>
Malmö, sweden -

Thanks for a great Rory tribute site! I only saw him once (Washington D.C. @ the Roxy '85 or '86) but I'd been a fan for over ten years by then and was BLOWN AWAY. It was surreal standing in front of the stage waiting for the show to start after a decade of anticipating how great it would be to see him. Rory's playing easily outpaced my already lofty expectations. I'll never forget how he broke a string on his old Strat during a slow blues number and changed it while McCavoy and O'Neill kept jammin'. He then jumped back in, bringing the intensity up yet another notch. I've done quite a bit of travelling and it's always great to run into someone who knows Rory.....Thanks again
George Kleb <George_Kleb@BSHSI.com>
Baltimore, Maryland USA -

I could have had a relegion, I call it "RORYISM
Moon Huiberts <moonpier@telebyte.nl>
Nijmegen, Netherlands -

I'm glad to see some sites on one of the most influential guitarists on me. I actually cried when I heard Rory had moved on. Living in Atlanta, I guess I didn't have as many chances to see him live as some one in Europe, but I did get the opportunity to see him a couple of times. The one that stands out is when I saw him open for Jethro Tull (another of my favorites),and I wasn't ready for him to leave the stage. He really kicked ass! I recently rented rented "The Isle Of White", and while I was thinking it would be nice if the makers of the film had been a little less intrested in the politics, I was amazed to see a short of Rory in "THE TASTE". There were also a number of other greats on the video, but I really would love to see some videos of Rory! If you have any suggestions please send me a line.
wbrainey <brainey2@bellsouth.net>
atlanta, ga USA -

Rory You are in a world now where you will last beyond your years here.You are free and although you were the World's greatest guitarist, it took alot of courage and strenth, but mainly pure unsupressed talent that got you number 1 in my books. Amen With No Comprimise! Lives ON!
Robert McKinleyis <spendy11@auracom.com>
Truro, NS Canada -

Hi! Thanks for this tribute! When I first "discovered" Rory's music (which was unfortunately only about two years ago) I thought I was the only person far and wide knowing this man. But since I've come to the internet I've learned that there are ever so many more people enjoying Rory's wonderful music at least as much as I do. Lately I've been to a tribut to Rory in Holland (Leeuwarde), the only possibility for "latecomers" like me to experience his music live, and I was pleased to see that there were more people like me who've discovered him only in recent time and have become addicts right from the start. So he won't be forgotten, also thanks to sites like yours. RORY ON!!! karin
karin <kdettmeri@pc16154.pharmazie.uni-marburg.de>
marburg, germany -

Fine tribute to the greatest musician in his music.He was the best.Keep on going with this site.This man deserve it. From a fan Eddy Bossuyt
Bossuyt Eddy <Bossuyt.Eddy@village.uunet.be>
Izegem 8870, WV Belgium -

Thanks and keep on doing this. Rory "is" simply the meaning of Rock & Blues.
Dimitris
Thessaloniki, Greece -

Hello from Greece! Long live Rory ! We all miss you! George
George Apokis <gapokis@ermis.math.upatras.gr>
Patras, Greece -

Keith, Thanks for the information on the lyrics! You have a beautiful site here--No doubt that Rory would be proud of this. I'm sure this is one of the ways that he would have liked to see his memory preserved. I think his work is like that of many famous painters in that the true appreciation comes only after their passing. Best wishes, Craig
Craig Stamm <sstamm@wvu.edu>
Morgantown, WV USA -

I have seen 11 concerts off Rory from 75 till95 his last performence in Amsterdam Thanks Rory for all the plaiser jou give me
nico sijm <nsj.sijm@worldonline.nl>
lutjebroek, nl -

I have seen 11 concerts off Rory from 75 till95 his last performence in Amsterdam Thanks Rory for all the plaiser jou give me
nico sijm <nsj.sijm@worldonline.nl>
lutjebroek, nl USA -

A great site - I first heard Rory back in the early seventies and saw himlive on several occasions - my favourite album is Tattoo Lady
Bob Oliver <Robert@grays8.freeserve.co.uk>
Grays, england -

Thanks for this great site.Rory´s music is not very pupular in my hometown,but some friends and I find Rory´s music wonderful. I just bought "Photo finish" on CD and has become my favorite,it sounds great on a three piece band,every one of the songs are great, specially "Brute force and ignorance", "Overnight bag" and "Fuel to the fire". I also like other Rory´s CD´s such as "Calling card","Irish tour 74" and "Deuce". Rory´s playing is from the heart, I love when his guitar becomes a second voice.Thanks again. Mario Elizondo.
Mario Elizondo <mario_elizondo@yahoo.com>
Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon Mexico -

Keep up the good work I have been a Rory fan since I was 16 back in 1972 and constantly play his music. It's good to know that there are still faithful fans out there.
James Connelly
USA -

Rory is the BEST! His style is unmatched with the blues. I'm glad there are so many fans. Hey, Jim, if your out there "After the Goldrush" in Phoenix was awesome. He blew the roof off!!! Lucky enough to meet him back stage and chat. Try and listen to Bullfrog Blues at least once a month!!
Philby <swelter@ctaz.com>
Kingman , AZ USA -

First listened to Rory in the early 70's. Not many girls listening to and appreciating someone like Rory back then. I was just out of high school and playing guitar on the sly. Rory knocked me out. In 1985 met a young man in a college extension marketing class. He asked me, "who's one of your favorite guitar players." I replied, "Rory Gallagher", expecting no response. But!!! He was 10 years younger than me and knew who Rory was. A few weeks later he brought me a cassette tape I have to this very day, a collection of wonderful tunes I cherish. We went to see Rory in Palo Alto, California at the Keystone. I have photos. In the early '90's I heard Rory at a club in Santa Clara around St. Patrick's day. Looked for him ever since. Didn't know he was gone... I have no clue how many people love Rory-- only 3 or 4 thousand in WebLand? You gotta be kidding?! I can't believe how selfishly complacent I was about Rory's mortality... He was great, I listened, I learned... I guess I took him for granted. But just tonight drifting about the Web, I see he's gone and I feel like a jerk. I should perhaps, have been more vigilant. Enough of the hair shirt. Rory...one of a kind. I love ya. Jake (Denise) Freeman
denise freeman <denfree@earthlink>
Sunnyvale, CA USA -

Great to see a tribute page to the great man! I saw Rory only the one time at the Palais in Melbourne years ago, still the best concert by far that I have ever seen. Like you all, I am sad too that he is no longer with us, but I am glad to share this tribute, and in this way keep his memory alive. He was the best ever!!!!
Rod <rowdyrodmad@yahoo.com>
melbourne, vic australia -

Keith, Thanks for keeping Rory's memory alive. One of the all time greats, I still miss him. What a shame.
Mark Conway <Conway2000@worldnet.att.net>
Evansville, IN USA -

Hi there !!! I think Rory was one of the greatest Guitar player. Anyone that might have lyrics please help me to get them. Cradle Rock for ex...Thank you RORY...see you !
Krister Högberg <kristerhogberg@hotmail.com>
Fagersta, SWEDEN -

I saw Rory every time he came to Scotland I bought the music papers just to watch for tour dates! I love listening to his music it never seems to age. Thanks RORY.
Alistair Gibson <agibson@lineone.net>
USA -

Dear Kieth Hi thanks for the info on the type of music you love so much I to apriciate much cause I tooke music apreciation in high school also I like Jims music to. Yuo've inspired me to write a web page of my own when I get to buy jims computor this summer. to buy jims computo this summer, Keep on rockin
Trish Andress <Jim Bauers address>
Havre, mt USA -

Conocí a Rory hace unos diez años y desde entonces mi perspectiva de la música cambió. La música ya no la puedo escuchar como antes, ya que antes no tenía conciencia de los sentimiento que se pueden enerbar con los virtuosos toques de guitarra que él hacía.
Elías Morillas <mori@grn.es>
Málaga, Andalucia España -

Wow - Just came across all these Rory sites - At first I was having a good time - looking at all the photos and reading all the old text - and those tributes - and then I got sad - I forgot how much I miss seeing and hearing him live - I must have seen at least twenty or so Rory shows throughout my life - I came across A photo of Rory at the Bottom Line in NYC on one of these sites - I was at that show - It flooded me with memories - I'm a Singer/Songwriter - www.alanandrews.com and I've recently done some shows at the Bottom Line with Rick Danko & Kinky friedman - Everytime I saw Rory play in a bar or small club I always took notice of the fact that he always carried his own guitar into the club - It felt so great when I got my chance to play a place where I had seen Rory so many times - As a small tribute or at least a wink to R.G. - I walked into the club guitar case in hand and right on stage - I'm sure no one knew or gave a damn - but I knew - I miss Rory - Alan Andrews NYC
Alan Andrews <mail@alanandrews.com>
New York, NY USA -

I first heard about Rory when I was 12. I have been hooked on him ever since. I enjoyed your page. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. Mark
rory <mwilcox820@aol.com>
ohyeah, up USA -

As an old fan - bought his records since 1970 - I'm very glad that Rory's memory is kept alive through the Internet. I saw him live seven times, also at one of his last concerts in january 1995, when he was already seriously ill. Even then he showed that he loved playing for us, hard working as ever. It was unforgettable.
Hans van Kronenberg <hvankron@cuci.n;>
Doenrade, Netherlands -

As an old fan - bought his records since 1970 - I'm very glad that Rory's memory is kept alive through the Internet. I saw him live seven times, also at one of his last concerts, in january 1995 when he was already seriously ill. Even then he showed that he loved playing for us, hard working as ever. It was unforgettable.
Hans van Kronenberg <hvankron@cuci.nl>
Doenrade, Netherlands -

I just dropped by your site to waste some time while waiting for an e-mail from Stellar on how to upload from DOSNET. The program I was complaining about the other night..? Well, they sad it wouldn't work with binary text--in short, ASCII text-files. The guest book was the first thing to come up on the screen, so I can't say I've looked around the whole thing, but I'm going to try for the Kingdom if I can, and what Velvet Underground album does that come off of? A couple guys wrote in saying they've added a link to my website on theirs, and I'm starting to get e-mail on it. I also received some e-mail from a Hindu guy whose web page I stumbled on researching ARN (the first three chapters are on my home-page.) I introduced him to my brother Jerry, who recently completed his PhD in South Asian Studies.
Bulldog Bauer <jbauer@hi-line.net>
Havre, MT USA -

I love these pages. These were some of the first Rory-Items I saw on the www ages ago...'I just keep coming back for another look. Thanks Keith. Rory Gallagher was the finest man I ever knew...'I loved the guy. RIP.
George Blades <Geo@no47.FreeServe.co.uk>
Airdrie, (UK) Scotland -

They don't make them like him anymore!!
Eric Adams <emadams@earthlink.net>
Los Gatos, CA USA -

rory played from the gut.always liked his raw style. recently going through my collection and working out the acoustic stuff.any tabs out there.
dale stasko <stac@bellsouth.net>
walls, ms USA -

Always great to see Rory's spirit being kept alive!! Keep up the good work and one day ,Rory will be immortalized as the best guitarplayer/songwriter that the rock/blues world ever knew!! RORY ON!!
Perry and Joyce Lichtenberger <joyceandperry@hotmail.com>
Cobourg, Ont Canada -

Great Rory site Keith! Thanks for keeping Rory's music alive. I first saw him in concert back in the 70's and have been a devoted listener ever since. Thanks to folks like you I have learned more about the man thru the websites. Keep it up! Long live the music! Dan
Dan Losh <DLosh23190@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA -

Great Rory site, Keith! Thanks for doing so much to keep the music alive. I only saw Rory in concert once, when he toured the SW USA about 25 yrs ago, and have been a devoted listener ever since. His albums are sometimes hard to find in stores, but thanks to folks like you we can keep the man and his music from disappearing althogether. With his music he gave the world a gift that can last long into the future. Keep it up and thanks for the homepage!
Dan Losh <DLosh23190@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA -

good to find this rory site.first seen rory at reading festival73 [if my memory is working ok].the reissues are superb,his guitar playing gets better as the years roll by.its only getting through now how great a miss he is.another legend too soon gone.
eddy collins <eddy@theedge9542freeserve.co.uk>
sunderland, england -

Paul Houston <Paul.houston@net.ntl.com>
Glasgow, Scotland -

thnx
jimmy <krischak@cris.com>
free cd, come by free cd -

I am trying to find the guitar tabs for "Out on the Western Plain". If anyone can help me could they please contact me.
stewarty <stewarty65@hotmail.com>
derry, Ireland -

High there, new in the Internet I am glad to have found something 'bout Rory. Saw him live 'bout 5 times in Germany, first time in maybe 1980 or something. Tried to visit him on an Ireland Holiday in Ballyshannon but he had already moved to the USA. Keep him in Mind - he's worth it! Thanx a lot Rory!
Henning Möhle <Whippingpost@t-online.de>
Lüneburg, GERMANY -

Thank you, Keith, for a great Rory resource! There will never be another one like Rory, thank you for helping to keep the music and the memory alive! It's all about the music! Keep up the good work, wrk
William R. Kime <wrkime@west.net>
Ventura, CA USA -

Hi Keith (Wako) .Great page!!! its is so cool to see Rory Gallagher pages on the net, Rorys memory needs to live on and pages like this will help keep his music and memory alive , keep up the GREAT work and Thank-you ... take care .. mob
mob <its_mob@hotmail.com>
Tpronto, Ont Canada -

Hi Keith/wako :o) Nice Rory-Page ...I will add a link to your site from mine next time I decide to update my own! Rory Gallagher rules big-time! -He will sorly be missed among us fans... Keep he's memory alive by adding more tribute-pages on the www. With love from Arnt P.Andersen in Norway/Sandnessjøen!!! :o)= keep up the good work,Keith!
Arnt Petter Andersen <arnt.p.a@nl.telia.no>
Sandnessjøen, NL NORWAY -

'Bout time someone recognized and paid tribute to one of the best musicians of our time!!!! I was so saddened to learn that Rory had passed on. :( I only got to see him in concert one time, but I'll never forget how he commanded the stage , and the awesome music he put out !!! Incredible to say the least... What a loss.. Thank you for the music Rory.. Gone but not forgotten...
Lori <Bluuzgrl>
Glen Ellyn, IL USA -

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