Rory Gallagher nickname(s):
Liam Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher date of birth:
March 14, 1948
How old was Rory Gallagher when died?
47
Where was Rory Gallagher born?
Ballyshannon, Ireland
When did Rory Gallagher die?
June 14, 1995
Why did Rory Gallagher die?
Liver Damage
What is Rory Gallagher nationality?
Irish
What is Rory Gallagher's occupation?
Musician, songwriter, bandleader, producer
What genre is Rory Gallagher's work?
Blues, blues-rock, hard rock, R&B, rock and roll, jazz, folk, skiffle, blues rock, Rock, blues
What instruments does Rory Gallagher play?
Vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin, saxophone, sitar, harmonica, banjo, dulcimer, dobro
Short Biography
William Rory Gallagher (/ˈrɔːri ˈɡæləhər/ GAL-ə-hər; 2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995) was an Irish blues and rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and brought up in Cork, Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, after forming the band Taste during the late 1960s. He was a talented guitarist known for his charismatic performances and dedication to his craft. Gallagher's albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide. Gallagher received a liver transplant in 1995, but died of complications later that year in London, UK at the age of 47.