Refusing to nominate legendary guitar heroes like Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher, the Rock Hall opts to nominate various non-rockers.
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Ear of Newt’s top 10 most-read posts of 2025: Rory Gallagher, John Sykes, and all the best guitar players
If you've been following this blog of mine for any length of time you've probably figured out that its main focus is on guitar.
Irish guitar great Joe Hodgson was obsessed with Led Zeppelin, inspired by Rory Gallagher, and gobsmacked by Gary Moore
Five years ago a guitar player from Ireland who I'd never heard of sent me his new instrumental CD, Apparitions, thinking I might like it.
Bad Company finally gets nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, could Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher be next?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the class of 2025 today, and finally decided to live up to its name a little bit.
Controversial statue of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast, but where’s the Strat?
Just found out that a bronze statue of guitar legend Rory Gallagher was unveiled outside of Belfast's Ulster Hall last Saturday (January 4).
Back Door Slam’s Davy Knowles says that Rory Gallagher is his absolute idol
"It's funny, 'cause I heard somewhere that [Rory Gallagher] sold 40 million records, but still he doesn't get the recognition. He's like a player's player, I suppose."
Braindead Rock Hall nominates Mariah Carey and Cher, snubs Johnny and Rory yet again!
By Steve Newton It looks like Newt's Rock Hall won't be closing down any time soon. Three months ago I posted a blog in which I stated that, once the waaaaayyyy overdue inductions of Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher into the official Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced, I'd be shuttering the underground … Continue reading Braindead Rock Hall nominates Mariah Carey and Cher, snubs Johnny and Rory yet again!
Rock Hall finally inducts Link Wray, can Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher be far behind?
By Steve Newton After ten years of my complaining about Link Wray not being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the boneheads who run the high-falutin' joint in Cleveland finally caved and decided to induct him, in the "musical influence" division. It's about freakin' time. Wray, who pretty well invented the raunchy guitar … Continue reading Rock Hall finally inducts Link Wray, can Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher be far behind?
Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre says it’s “outrageous” that Johnny Winter isn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
go Johnny, go! By Steve Newton A couple months ago I interviewed legendary rock guitarist Martin Barre, best known for his work on all of Jethro Tull's top albums and hits. At one point in the conversation we got to talking about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which has famously refused to induct … Continue reading Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre says it’s “outrageous” that Johnny Winter isn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
That time 20-year-old Davy Knowles told me that Rory Gallagher was his absolute idol
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
Rory Gallagher’s fierce talent exposed by unearthed live tracks, but will the Rock Hall even notice?
bob geldof photo By Steve Newton Rory Gallagher is quite likely the most underrated rock-guitar player of all time. Even though his instrumental prowess has been constantly raved about by such longtime fans as Slash, Brian May, and The Edge, a lot of music fans have never even heard him. Perhaps most shocking is the … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s fierce talent exposed by unearthed live tracks, but will the Rock Hall even notice?
Braindead twats at the Rock Hall nominate Whitney Houston, spurn Rory, Link, and Johnny
By Steve Newton I've been lobbying for years to get the three most deserving rockers I can think of--Rory Gallagher, Link Wray, and Johnny Winter--inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I keep hoping that one day Jann Wenner and his braindead RRHOF cohorts will pull their heads out of their asses long … Continue reading Braindead twats at the Rock Hall nominate Whitney Houston, spurn Rory, Link, and Johnny
Rory Gallagher’s stunning Blues should be his ticket to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
By Steve Newton Life is full of unanswered questions. Like, is there life after death? Are UFOs real? And why the hell isn't Rory Gallagher in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? I've been asking that last question for a few years now, via various blog posts, and the usual response from dedicated Gallagher … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s stunning Blues should be his ticket to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame