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Rory Gallagher
If only Black and Blue had been the first Rolling Stones album to feature Rory Gallagher
Album review: Black and Blue is far from the abomination it was perceived to be in 1976, with or without the Irish guitarist
Pillow Queens: ‘When we’re seeing trans friends’ rights being taken we absolutely let the music take a back seat’
Irish band reflects on what makes them different, feeling a ‘new energy’ and how their work has resonated with people
Joe Bonamassa Plays Rory Gallagher review: ‘Where’s the f***ing Stratocaster?’ blues guitarist teases in fine homage
Joe Bonamassa and his band perform Irish Tour ’74 in its entirety to mark 30 years since Gallagher’s death
Bluesman Joe Bonamassa buys Fender guitar in same Cork shop his hero Rory Gallagher bought his
American guitarist is in Cork to play three sold-out concerts
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Rory Gallagher to be honoured with naming ceremony at Cork Airport
The main entrance route will be named Rory Gallagher Avenue in tribute to the late virtuoso guitarist
Denis Desmond’s Rory Gallagher guitar deal came with a tax break to the tune of €930k
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Statue of Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast to honour musician’s connection to the city
Life-sized statue of Gallagher is located outside Ulster Hall, a venue he played regularly
Blues guitarist Dom Martin: ‘There was a lot of judgment about the drink and the drugs, from people who didn’t know my dad’
The Antrim man’s playing has prompted comparisons with Rory Gallagher
‘We are happy with the price’: Music promoter Denis Desmond on buying Rory Gallagher’s guitar
Fender Stratocaster is acquired for more than €1 million at auction in London
Rory Gallagher’s signature Stratocaster to be donated to national museum after selling for more than €1m at auction
Musician’s 1961 Fender secured for National Museum of Ireland with support from Live Nation Gaiety Ltd, says Minister for Arts
Tánaiste hints State could move to secure Rory Gallagher’s guitar at London auction
Martin says purchasing the guitar is a matter for Irish national cultural institutions but these things are not done by "megaphone"
Rory Gallagher: Renowned Irish blues musician’s guitars go on sale
The influential bluesman’s instrument collection will be sold in London. Meanwhile, in Bray, Mullen’s is bringing back the live auction
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