By Steve Newton As we kick off a new year it's fun to ponder what type of music is to come--or what might have been if certain rock legends hadn't passed before their time. When I interviewed Rory Gallagher's bassist of 20 years, Gerry McAvoy, last month, I asked him what kind of music he thought … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s ex-bassist ponders the music Rory might be making if he were alive today
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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