- Music
- 12 Jun 15
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the sad passing of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher, Hot Press has been scouring the vaults for classic examples of coverage from his storied career.
From extensive and illuminating interviews by the likes of Niall Stokes, Bill Graham, John Waters and Liam Fay, to classic reviews and selections from our 1995 Rory Gallagher tribute issue, below are all the links for our newly uploaded articles to help you get reacquainted with 'the first Irish rock star.'
Niall Stokes meets Rory ahead of his 1978 Macroom Festival gig
John Waters meets Rory Gallagher on his 1981 tour in support of Jinx
Our review of Rory's album Jinx in 1982
A review of Rory's album Defender, released in 1987
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Rory Storms Back! Bill Graham meets Rory in 1988
On The Road Again - Ronan O'Reilly meets Rory on tour in 1988
From 1995 tribute issue, Dermot Stokes explores Rory's influences
From 1995 tribute issue, Rory Gallagher in his own words
From 1995 tribute issue, Niall Stokes recalls the music and friendship of the blues legend
From 1995 tribute issue, Liam Fay remembers Rory the raconteur
From 1995 tribute issue, Tributes from famous friends
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From the vault, Rory takes part in a special Mad Hatter's Box in 1983
John Stephenson recalls Rory at the A Sense Of Ireland Festival 1980
From 1995 tribute issue, Gary Moore remembers Rory
Eamonn Sweeney at the re-release of Rory Gallagher: Irish Tour 1974