Rory Gallagher
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
1961 Fender Stratocaster
#1 SONG
A Million Miles Away
THE SOLO
Shadow Play
THE RIFF
Bad Penny
| Birth Name | William Rory Gallagher |
| Birth Place | Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Age | 47 (Born: March 2, 1948 - Died: June 14, 1995) |
| Years Playing | 38 (started playing 1957) |
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| Genres | Blues, Hard Rock, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ |
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Rory Gallagher Biography
Career Highlights
Performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1975
Being One of The Best Guitarist of All Time According to Many Guitar Greats
Releasing His Solo Debut Album in 1971
Rory Gallagher Techniques
Right Hand
Alternate PickingAlternate picking involves striking the string with both downstrokes and upstrokes in a continuous motion. It enhances speed and precision. Guitarists use this technique for rapid note sequences., FingerstyleFingerstyle involves plucking strings directly with fingers instead of a pick. It allows complex, polyphonic music. This technique is common in classical and folk guitar., Hybrid PickingHybrid picking combines a pick and fingers for plucking strings. It allows versatile and dynamic playing. Guitarists use it to mix picking and fingerstyle techniques., Piedmont BluesOther Techniques
Finger VibratoFinger vibrato involves oscillating the finger on a fret. It adds expressiveness to notes. This technique is essential for emotional playing., Lead GuitarLead guitar focuses on melody lines and solos. It often uses techniques like bends and vibrato. This role is prominent in rock and blues bands., Open TuningsOpen tunings involve tuning the guitar to a chord. It allows easy chord shapes and drone notes. This technique is common in slide guitar playing., Rhythm GuitarRhythm guitar focuses on chord progressions and rhythmic patterns. It provides harmonic support. This role is crucial in most band settings., SlideTechniques Breakdown
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Rory Gallagher Gear
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Rory Gallagher Videos
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Performance That Was A Great Booster for Gallagher's Career
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Gallagher Performing One of His Greatest Songs
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Gallagher Playing With One of His Influences Muddy Waters
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Gallagher Talking About His Resonator Guitar and More
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Rory Gallagher Performing Bad Penny
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1 Minute of Rory Gallagher Solo Magic
Rory Gallagher Guitar Tabs
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