The G-Man of the Emerald Isle: Rory Gallagher
About this episode
This episode explores the life and influence of Rory Gallagher, the 'Architect of Irish Rock'.
In the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda digs into the life of the "Architect of Irish Rock," Rory Gallagher. From his roots in 1960s Cork to the legendary moment he turned down The Rolling Stones to do his own thing, Rory was the ultimate "working man" of the Irish-soul blues. Find out why your favorite guitar legends looked up to this man - who famously played the same Stratocaster he bought as a teenager for his entire career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Host: Janda
Topics covered
- Irish Rock
- Guitar Legends
- Music History
- Blues
- Cultural Impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Rolling Stones
Places: Cork, Emerald Isle
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