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· Dec 10
The wait is finally over! Rory Gallagher: The Later Years is now out! To mark the occasion, head on over to the Rewriting Rory website for two exclusive interviews about the book.
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#rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s
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#rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s
Correcto, sí. Nunca estuvo en Latinoamérica.
January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Correcto, sí. Nunca estuvo en Latinoamérica.
Delighted to share the second post in the 'One Song, Many Lives' series, today focusing on 'Tattoo'd Lady':
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Have a great weekend!
#rorygallagher #blues #tattoodlady
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Have a great weekend!
#rorygallagher #blues #tattoodlady
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Delighted to share the second post in the 'One Song, Many Lives' series, today focusing on 'Tattoo'd Lady':
rewritingrory.co.uk/.../2-one-so...
Have a great weekend!
#rorygallagher #blues #tattoodlady
rewritingrory.co.uk/.../2-one-so...
Have a great weekend!
#rorygallagher #blues #tattoodlady
Some great photos of Rory on stage in Budapest on this day in 1985, taken by Vaida Janos. You can listen to a bootleg of the concert here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntWw... #rorygallagher #1980s #blues
January 22, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Some great photos of Rory on stage in Budapest on this day in 1985, taken by Vaida Janos. You can listen to a bootleg of the concert here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntWw... #rorygallagher #1980s #blues
For this year’s blog post for Rory’s birthday I’ve set myself a rather ambitious challenge: compiling a list of favourite Rory guitar solos, chose by you.
If you’d like to take part, simply email me at rewritingrory@gmail.com with your three favourite solos. The submission deadline is 14 February!
If you’d like to take part, simply email me at rewritingrory@gmail.com with your three favourite solos. The submission deadline is 14 February!
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
For this year’s blog post for Rory’s birthday I’ve set myself a rather ambitious challenge: compiling a list of favourite Rory guitar solos, chose by you.
If you’d like to take part, simply email me at rewritingrory@gmail.com with your three favourite solos. The submission deadline is 14 February!
If you’d like to take part, simply email me at rewritingrory@gmail.com with your three favourite solos. The submission deadline is 14 February!
I'm delighted to share the news that, to date, Rory Gallagher: The Later Years has raised £1,500 for Music Minds Matter. Thank you so much to everybody who has purchased a copy!
#rorygallagher #blues #mentalhealth
#rorygallagher #blues #mentalhealth
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I'm delighted to share the news that, to date, Rory Gallagher: The Later Years has raised £1,500 for Music Minds Matter. Thank you so much to everybody who has purchased a copy!
#rorygallagher #blues #mentalhealth
#rorygallagher #blues #mentalhealth
Here's something that's a little different from the typical Rewriting Rory content that neatly brings to a close my trilogy of ‘Christmas’ posts. It's a wonderful interview with Rory from 1975, broadcast on the Irish radio programme Roll Over Beethoven. Enjoy!
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1975 Roll Over Beethoven Irish Interview
Happy New Year, everyone! The turn of the year is usually framed as a time for resolutions and fresh starts, but I’ve long found early January carries a quieter, heavier mood for me. The anniversar…
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January 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Here's something that's a little different from the typical Rewriting Rory content that neatly brings to a close my trilogy of ‘Christmas’ posts. It's a wonderful interview with Rory from 1975, broadcast on the Irish radio programme Roll Over Beethoven. Enjoy!
rewritingrory.co.uk/2026/01/09/1...
rewritingrory.co.uk/2026/01/09/1...
A great photo of Rory performing at the Paradiso Club in Amsterdam on this day in 1995 (photo by Corne Botts).
#rorygallagher #1990s #amsterdam #blues
#rorygallagher #1990s #amsterdam #blues
January 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM
A great photo of Rory performing at the Paradiso Club in Amsterdam on this day in 1995 (photo by Corne Botts).
#rorygallagher #1990s #amsterdam #blues
#rorygallagher #1990s #amsterdam #blues
Rory’s final tour continued on this day in 1995, this time stopping at De Vrijhof in Enschede.
Here are a few photos from the concert, taken by Herman Nijhof. Herman sadly passed away in tragic circumstances last year and is very sorely missed.
#rorygallagher #1990s #netherlands #blues
Here are a few photos from the concert, taken by Herman Nijhof. Herman sadly passed away in tragic circumstances last year and is very sorely missed.
#rorygallagher #1990s #netherlands #blues
January 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Rory’s final tour continued on this day in 1995, this time stopping at De Vrijhof in Enschede.
Here are a few photos from the concert, taken by Herman Nijhof. Herman sadly passed away in tragic circumstances last year and is very sorely missed.
#rorygallagher #1990s #netherlands #blues
Here are a few photos from the concert, taken by Herman Nijhof. Herman sadly passed away in tragic circumstances last year and is very sorely missed.
#rorygallagher #1990s #netherlands #blues
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! May your 2026 treat you well and bring good health and happiness. Thanks to all of you who follow, read and comment in this space. Here’s to another year of celebrating Rory and his music ❤
#rorygallagher #happynewyear
#rorygallagher #happynewyear
December 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! May your 2026 treat you well and bring good health and happiness. Thanks to all of you who follow, read and comment in this space. Here’s to another year of celebrating Rory and his music ❤
#rorygallagher #happynewyear
#rorygallagher #happynewyear
As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been an extraordinary twelve months for Rory’s legacy. Check out my annual Year in Review blog post to get a month-by-month lowdown:
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Enjoy!
#rorygallagher #blues
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Enjoy!
#rorygallagher #blues
@rorygallagher.com
A Year in Review: 2025
When I wrote last year’s ‘Year in Review’, I noted that 2024 had been one of the busiest years in recent memory for news and developments surrounding Rory. Yet 2025 has proven to be even busie…
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December 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been an extraordinary twelve months for Rory’s legacy. Check out my annual Year in Review blog post to get a month-by-month lowdown:
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/29/a...
Enjoy!
#rorygallagher #blues
@rorygallagher.com
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/29/a...
Enjoy!
#rorygallagher #blues
@rorygallagher.com
Por cierto, no sé si ya lo has hecho, pero si te es posible dejar una reseña del libro en Amazon, te lo agradecería muchísimo 🙏
December 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Por cierto, no sé si ya lo has hecho, pero si te es posible dejar una reseña del libro en Amazon, te lo agradecería muchísimo 🙏
Sí, hubo muchos altibajos y muchísimas cosas que tener en cuenta a lo largo del camino. ¡Una auténtica montaña rusa emocional! Solo espero haberle hecho justicia a Rory ❤️
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Sí, hubo muchos altibajos y muchísimas cosas que tener en cuenta a lo largo del camino. ¡Una auténtica montaña rusa emocional! Solo espero haberle hecho justicia a Rory ❤️
Muchísimas gracias! Me alegra muchísimo que hayas disfrutado el libro 😀
December 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Muchísimas gracias! Me alegra muchísimo que hayas disfrutado el libro 😀
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, joyful festive season! I hadn’t planned to share this quite so soon, but it felt right to have it ready for Christmas. I hope you enjoy this special blog post exploring Rory’s 1983-84 Christmas Irish tour:
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December 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, joyful festive season! I hadn’t planned to share this quite so soon, but it felt right to have it ready for Christmas. I hope you enjoy this special blog post exploring Rory’s 1983-84 Christmas Irish tour:
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Today marks 31 years since Rory featured on Roberto Manes' Phoenician Dream album. Rory died before the tracks were titled, but he wanted to dedicate one piece (Raga for G.M. Volonté) to Gian Maria Volonté and the other (Voices from the Bazaar) to the vibrant spirit of African street markets.
December 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today marks 31 years since Rory featured on Roberto Manes' Phoenician Dream album. Rory died before the tracks were titled, but he wanted to dedicate one piece (Raga for G.M. Volonté) to Gian Maria Volonté and the other (Voices from the Bazaar) to the vibrant spirit of African street markets.
Rory rocking the Vooruit in Ghent on this day in 1992—the final show of his four-week European tour.
Photos by Ronnie De Craemer
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Photos by Ronnie De Craemer
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
December 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Rory rocking the Vooruit in Ghent on this day in 1992—the final show of his four-week European tour.
Photos by Ronnie De Craemer
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Photos by Ronnie De Craemer
#rorygallagher #blues #1990s
Two incredible photos of Rory on stage at the Paradiso Club in Amsterdam. Rory played the venue on two consecutive nights in 1992 (15 and 16 December).
"He rocked that place, kept coming back for encores, then looked at his watch and said 'this man has to go to sleep' but he kept on going!"
"He rocked that place, kept coming back for encores, then looked at his watch and said 'this man has to go to sleep' but he kept on going!"
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Two incredible photos of Rory on stage at the Paradiso Club in Amsterdam. Rory played the venue on two consecutive nights in 1992 (15 and 16 December).
"He rocked that place, kept coming back for encores, then looked at his watch and said 'this man has to go to sleep' but he kept on going!"
"He rocked that place, kept coming back for encores, then looked at his watch and said 'this man has to go to sleep' but he kept on going!"
Rory’s Defender tour continued on this day in 1987, stopping by the Ostseehalle in Kiel.
Photos by Axel Ortgies.
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
Photos by Axel Ortgies.
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
December 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Rory’s Defender tour continued on this day in 1987, stopping by the Ostseehalle in Kiel.
Photos by Axel Ortgies.
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
Photos by Axel Ortgies.
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues
Hope you're having a good weekend. Just a little blog post from me today to mark the anniversary of a special gig that Rory did to raise funds for Jo Ann Kelly's medical care:
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A few more exciting (I hope!) posts to come over the Christmas period!
#rorygallagher
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A few more exciting (I hope!) posts to come over the Christmas period!
#rorygallagher
On the Road #17: A Gig for Jo Ann Kelly
Rory’s reputation as a kind-hearted, gentle and humble soul is well known. Throughout his life, he quietly supported many charitable things, never seeking attention for his acts of generosity. Afte…
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December 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hope you're having a good weekend. Just a little blog post from me today to mark the anniversary of a special gig that Rory did to raise funds for Jo Ann Kelly's medical care:
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/14/o...
A few more exciting (I hope!) posts to come over the Christmas period!
#rorygallagher
rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/14/o...
A few more exciting (I hope!) posts to come over the Christmas period!
#rorygallagher
On this day in 1992, Rory headlined the Bonn Blues Festival. It was Rory's first time playing Bonn and he was excited to be there as it was the setting of John Le Carre's A Small Town in Germany.
For more about this gig, check out chapter 3.1 Rory Gallagher: The Later Years.
#rorygallagher #1990s
For more about this gig, check out chapter 3.1 Rory Gallagher: The Later Years.
#rorygallagher #1990s
December 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
On this day in 1992, Rory headlined the Bonn Blues Festival. It was Rory's first time playing Bonn and he was excited to be there as it was the setting of John Le Carre's A Small Town in Germany.
For more about this gig, check out chapter 3.1 Rory Gallagher: The Later Years.
#rorygallagher #1990s
For more about this gig, check out chapter 3.1 Rory Gallagher: The Later Years.
#rorygallagher #1990s
On this day in 1988, Rory performed at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool. Last year, I was fortunate to receive a set of photos from the show taken by the late Jeff Pitt. You can find more images and full details here:
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#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #liverpool
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#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #liverpool
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On this day in 1988, Rory performed at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool. Last year, I was fortunate to receive a set of photos from the show taken by the late Jeff Pitt. You can find more images and full details here:
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/12/05/r...
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #liverpool
rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/12/05/r...
#rorygallagher #1980s #blues #liverpool
I'm planning a future blog post on Rory's 1983-84 Christmas Irish tour. If you were at any of the gigs in Dublin, Cork, Omagh, Sligo, Killarney, Belfast or Kilkenny, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a DM! 😊
#rorygallagher #1980s #ireland
#rorygallagher #1980s #ireland
December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I'm planning a future blog post on Rory's 1983-84 Christmas Irish tour. If you were at any of the gigs in Dublin, Cork, Omagh, Sligo, Killarney, Belfast or Kilkenny, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a DM! 😊
#rorygallagher #1980s #ireland
#rorygallagher #1980s #ireland
Otd in 1992, Rory performed at the Rockhaus in Vienna. The show stands out for the surprise return of I’m Not Awake Yet. Outstanding: his seasoned vocals and beautifully judged rhythm work, combined with Mark’s harmonica and Richard’s drums, give it a striking new dimension.
#rorygallagher #1990s
#rorygallagher #1990s
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Otd in 1992, Rory performed at the Rockhaus in Vienna. The show stands out for the surprise return of I’m Not Awake Yet. Outstanding: his seasoned vocals and beautifully judged rhythm work, combined with Mark’s harmonica and Richard’s drums, give it a striking new dimension.
#rorygallagher #1990s
#rorygallagher #1990s
On this day in 1988, Rory played the Assembly Hall in Worthing. Here are some brilliant photos from the concert, taken by David Cooper.
#1980s #RoryGallagher #blues #worthing #rockconcert
#1980s #RoryGallagher #blues #worthing #rockconcert
December 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
On this day in 1988, Rory played the Assembly Hall in Worthing. Here are some brilliant photos from the concert, taken by David Cooper.
#1980s #RoryGallagher #blues #worthing #rockconcert
#1980s #RoryGallagher #blues #worthing #rockconcert