By Steve Newton Rory Gallagher fanatics will know Davy Knowles as the astounding guitarist who joined Gallagher's former bassist Gerry McAvoy and late drummer Ted McKenna in Band of Friends, recreating the Irish guitar legend's music live in recent years. But Knowles was professing his love for everything Gallagher long before Band of Friends hit … Continue reading That time 20-year-old Davy Knowles told me that Rory Gallagher was his absolute idol
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Rory Gallagher’s former drummer Ted McKenna dead at 68
Paul J. White photo By Steve Newton Sad news for rock fans today. The music world is reeling right now at reports that drummer Ted McKenna--best known for his work with the likes of Rory Gallagher, the Michael Schenker Group, and the Sensational Alex Harvey Band--has died from complications following elective surgery. The news is … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s former drummer Ted McKenna dead at 68
Rory Gallagher’s longtime bassist on the Irish guitar wizard’s aversion to stardom
By Steve Newton With Christmas 2018 upon us, it's time to be thankful for the musicians who have helped devoted fans of guitar rock have such a wonderful life. Like Rory Gallagher. I for one am grateful for the way the Irish guitar wizard stayed true to himself, how he made the music he wanted, … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s longtime bassist on the Irish guitar wizard’s aversion to stardom
Rory Gallagher’s former bassist talks vinyl shopping, finding Davy Knowles, and pushing Rory live
bob geldof photo By Steve Newton If you were a fan of Rory Gallagher back in his heyday, you most likely listened to him on vinyl. Impressed by the raucous blues-rock of his previous power trio, Taste, you may have picked up his self-titled solo debut in 1971. Perhaps won over by the catchy vibe … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s former bassist talks vinyl shopping, finding Davy Knowles, and pushing Rory live
Rory Gallagher’s longtime bassist thinks Rory’s “uniqueness” makes him worthy of Rock Hall induction
By Steve Newton If you've been reading this blog much over the last few years, you've surely figured out that I'm not a big fan of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I got so fed up with the way the RRHOF would continually overlook deserving artists like Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, and Link … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s longtime bassist thinks Rory’s “uniqueness” makes him worthy of Rock Hall induction