About Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher born William Rory Gallagher (2 March 1948  – 14 June 1995) pronounced /ˈrɔri ˈɡæləhər/ was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland, and raised in Cork, Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout 1970s and 1980s, after forming the band Taste during the late 1960s. A talented guitarist known for his charismatic performances and dedication to his craft, Gallagher's albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide. Gallagher received a liver transplant in 1995, but died of complications in 1995 in London, England aged 47.