Mick Fleetwood on Rory Gallagher: "We in Fleetwood Mac knew he had the magic!"

Rising to international stardom as the drummer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood is widely renowned for his decade-spanning work with the band, as well as his own solo recordings. In 1998, Fleetwood Mac were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, and received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.

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From the first note I heard him play, we in Fleetwood Mac knew he had the magic! Rory was committed to every note he played! No surprise because he loved his life as a messenger bringing his music to us all. What shone then still shines now!

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The special Rory Gallagher 25th Anniversary Issue of Hot Press is out now – featuring reflections on Rory's legacy from President Michael D. Higgins, Imelda May, Johnny Marr, Mumford & Sons, Steve Van Zandt, Slash and many more. Pick up your copy in shops now, or order online below: