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 unshakeable spirit burns bright in Vancouver with a Band of Friends
all shitty iPhone photos by the Newt By Steve Newton Vancouver's hardcore Rory Gallagher fans came out to pack the Fox Cabaret last night, and they left with their ears well blasted by the Irish guitar legend's deathless, blues-drenched tunes and roughly 123,972 wicked Stratocaster licks. The latter came courtesy Davy Knowles, the 31-year-old picker … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s unshakeable spirit burns bright in Vancouver with a Band of Friends
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 long-shelved studio album finally released
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, MAY 17, 2011 By Steve Newton Rory Gallagher fanatics have had a lot to be thankful for of late. Last September saw the release of Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher, a revealing documentary that covered the Irish rock hero's entire career, and included commentary from such huge Gallagher fans … Continue reading Rory Gallagher’s long-shelved studio album finally released